Thread: Aergh... is Linux just for nerds?
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iamthewalrus is offline iamthewalrus
2008-06-23 , 20:43
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Originally Posted by Wes Doobner View Post
Frankly, referring specifically to kids, people should be FORCED to use the more advanced features of computers, as opposed the "more convenient" point/click/forget it stuff they are presented with. Basic computer knowledge should be a part of elementary curriculum, and that includes basic OO programming, not just Powerpoint and Word.
Not very realistic. I know many people with a higher education who wouldn't know how to use a file manager, let alone OO Programming. And teaching computer basics is only useful if you use that knowledge on a daily basis.

Kind of the same as with financial knowledge. How much do you know about mortage, investing, insurance? Probably just enough to get by like most do (including me), unless you work in finance.
Last edited by iamthewalrus; 2008-06-23 at 21:18.