[Tfug] CIS faculty at PCC west disavow existence of Linux classes

[Sam Hart]

> I'm glad I didn't sign up to take that course (why is another rant).
> Does anyone here know where I could learn "C" in an emvironment that
> isn't hostile towards Linux?

Actually, while it may not be the educational system's "Right Way" to 
learn C (or any programming skills whatsoever)... I always personally 
recommend finding a friendly Open-Source/Free-Software project or group 
and help out there.

I personally have never taken /any/ programming classes to learn how to 
program (I took 'Pascal' once in the '80s at a school to try and prevent 
them from cancelling it [it didn't work] and one Java class here at the U 
of A just because I wanted an easy 'A' for my GPA) and can attest that you 
can pick up any programming language with a little bit of hard work and 
drive.

In fact, over at Tux4Kids(.org/.net) a few of our most useful developers 
came to us with no programming skills whatsoever and picked up enough to 
become very good assets.

Now before anyone grouses about this: Yes, I'm aware this is a 'baptismal 
by fire' and not for everyone... but methods like this have churned out 
some of the best programmers I know ;-)

If you want any good suggestions for friendly projects with a minimal of 
entry skills(_not_ mplayer), feel free to contact me off list.

-- 
Sam Hart
University/Work addr. <hart@physics.arizona.edu>
Personal addr. <criswell@geekcomix.com>
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