heh i assumed pretty much everyone knew the fark cliches - i assumed WRONG...
at least it gave one person a laugh before the moderatorlords got freaky...
i would also suggest that apart from dedication, university education gives you a 'mode of thought' (well in my experience anyways). i didn't take many specifics away from my degree at all, however, i do feel it gave me a more rounded idea of IT, and also provided necessary concepts (such as ways to structure programs, database design, mathematical concepts, problem solving). yes, most of the knowledge i have learned is out on my own or on the job, however, without the fundamental concepts in the back of my mind, i would be having a lot more problems and wasted time.
i no longer work specifically in IT (programming), however i don't regret doing the degree, as it has enabled me to progress further career wise, as i am still applying my knowledge and am able to provide (at least somewhat) knowledgeable advice, providing more worth to my position.
i don't know how vendor certifications work, or if it is any similar, however it does appear as though some 'education centres' just try to churn out bits of paper. i'm sure the same goes with some uni's... however four years of learning concepts (absorbed or not) has to have some weighting as opposed to a five day course?
Exactly right. I think that is the main goal of obtaining a uni degree - how to 'think' like a programmer. That's the main thing i got out of my degree... all the basics of programming theory etc were taught to us, and the ability to pick up on new languages easily.
By teaching strictly one set of tools the uni is losing its scope on i.t. in the 'real world'. if you wanted to learn things like visual studio, you could do so as an elective... but all the necessary theory and basics were taught to us.
Slashdot Mirror
'Gaia has made me a planetary physician and I take my profession seriously'
was enough to make me stop reading the article after 3 paragraphs...
the only value i can see in this is really an exercise for "marketers" to evaluate what is the most effective eye catching icon.
i thought overall the site was a P.O.S. however, i found it interesting where my attention focused first and subsequently what icons i then drew to...
heh i assumed pretty much everyone knew the fark cliches - i assumed WRONG... at least it gave one person a laugh before the moderatorlords got freaky...
I work for the Otto Z. Stern.
So I am really getting a kick out of most of these replies.
Some of you guys are very good at making it sound like you know what you are talking about.
But trust me.... You don't.
I think you just want to make yourself sound smart, when in reality you dont know what you are talking about.
This is how bad info gets passed around.
If you dont know about the topic....Dont make yourself sound like you do.
Cuz some slashdotters belive anything they hear.
i would also suggest that apart from dedication, university education gives you a 'mode of thought' (well in my experience anyways). i didn't take many specifics away from my degree at all, however, i do feel it gave me a more rounded idea of IT, and also provided necessary concepts (such as ways to structure programs, database design, mathematical concepts, problem solving). yes, most of the knowledge i have learned is out on my own or on the job, however, without the fundamental concepts in the back of my mind, i would be having a lot more problems and wasted time.
i no longer work specifically in IT (programming), however i don't regret doing the degree, as it has enabled me to progress further career wise, as i am still applying my knowledge and am able to provide (at least somewhat) knowledgeable advice, providing more worth to my position.
i don't know how vendor certifications work, or if it is any similar, however it does appear as though some 'education centres' just try to churn out bits of paper. i'm sure the same goes with some uni's... however four years of learning concepts (absorbed or not) has to have some weighting as opposed to a five day course?
exactly how i was taught... straight from the command line - the most effective way IMO
I've been thinking of getting into pornography
am i the only one who read it this way?
Exactly right. I think that is the main goal of obtaining a uni degree - how to 'think' like a programmer. That's the main thing i got out of my degree... all the basics of programming theory etc were taught to us, and the ability to pick up on new languages easily. By teaching strictly one set of tools the uni is losing its scope on i.t. in the 'real world'. if you wanted to learn things like visual studio, you could do so as an elective... but all the necessary theory and basics were taught to us.
"... i know a genuine panaphonic when i see it! ..."