Yeah my school definately used MS for word processing, even my profs used powerpoint for our CS class lectures. I agree that not using MS products AT ALL, especially if the school is already using them is absurd. But for CS course work, it isn't needed. If someone wants to so MS programming after graduation for a job, they can get MSCD certified, or just learn as they go.
doing fine. The school I went to only taught on unix/solaris/linux. We never once used Visual C++, Visual Basic, etc... I have a job and am doing fine. It doesn't matter what system you learn on, other than GUI programming, or even what language for the most part. I can pick up a new language very quickly, because it's just syntax, the actual design and architecture of your program is what matters.
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Yeah my school definately used MS for word processing, even my profs used powerpoint for our CS class lectures. I agree that not using MS products AT ALL, especially if the school is already using them is absurd. But for CS course work, it isn't needed. If someone wants to so MS programming after graduation for a job, they can get MSCD certified, or just learn as they go.
doing fine. The school I went to only taught on unix/solaris/linux. We never once used Visual C++, Visual Basic, etc... I have a job and am doing fine. It doesn't matter what system you learn on, other than GUI programming, or even what language for the most part. I can pick up a new language very quickly, because it's just syntax, the actual design and architecture of your program is what matters.