********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error you must delete it and notify the system manager (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). ********************************************************************** From: Paul Brierley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sorry I can't help definitively; but I was amazed that Fortran is >> still being taught. It was the first language I ever learned, way >> back in <cough, cough> 1971. > > (sorry this is a bit off topic!) Yes it is getting a bit off-topic, but I have to have a say on this one! It doesn't really matter what language you learn to program in to be honest! Learning the techniques how to program is the important thing, once you know these you can easily switch between languages, although swapping from a procedural language to an OOP one is as big a step as learning to program in the first place. > No, it's true! Durham University Physics department still teaches all > its students Fortran - Fortran 95, but it's still Fortran. Recently > they've relented and will allow students to "submit work in C++, but no > support will be available for students who choose to do so." In actual > fact, Fortran is still used *VERY* widely in the world of Physics! I suppose learning to program in Pascal/C/C++/C#/Java is that you are actually learning a language that you can also use later on, not just the techniques. If Fotran is still used in the world of Physics, then it makes it as useful as learning Java or C++ for Physics students! Thanks, Andrew (apologies for all the banners) McCall. ********************************************************************** Get our Metrolink back on track!!! Write to your MP in support of the campaign - tell them how failing to get the Metrolink extension will affect your life, your business or the economy. You can also pledge your support by filling in an online form on the website of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) at http://www.gmpte.com ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** This note confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses, however we advise that in keeping with good IT practise the recipient should ensure that the e-mail together with any attachments are virus free by running a virus scan themselves. We cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or loss caused by software viruses. http://www.oldham.gov.uk ********************************************************************** -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
