On 6/24/05, Sriram N sriramx_2000@yahoo.com wrote:
--- Kenneth Gonsalves lawgon@thenilgiris.com wrote:
Most of the guys who propagate this 'learn on your own' crap are guys who have 3-5 years of formal education in computers, on which basis they are now capable, to a certain extent, of learning on their own.
I disagree with this. I believe it's all to do with aptitude. If folks who've undergone formal education in computers are still good programmers/techies, then this is because of their inner strength and aptitude. They also still retain the ability to learn - something that remains within them despite their having attended college.
formal education has no corelation with the individuals *desire to learn* whether its about linux, computers, programming, languages, etc,..... rather more to do the the inherent will of the person concerned. i know some individuals who have created new programming language, debugged kernels and all this without a formal *education and/or degree*, and yet they are so humble and helpful.