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chris is right
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 9:19
AM
Subject: Re: [dubailug] what are the
Qualities of a Linux proffesional ?
On Sat, 2005-12-03 at 22:26 +0400, Christopher Saul
wrote:
> Hi Alt
>
> I'm not a programmer, but I've made my
living with computing by
> understanding (or trying to understand!) how
to implement what other
> people create. Being a good sys admin
and being able to glue things
> together are good as a general goal if
you're looking to have a career
> in IT. If it turns out you have
the aptitude to be a good programmer,
> then by all means concentrate
on that.
>
> Personally I've met lots of mediocre programmers and
very few people who
> are able to see the bigger picture, understand
the business drivers
> behind why people use IT and help create useful
stuff people will buy -
> and for better or worse, money makes the
world go around.
>
> I think at your age I'd follow whatever you
are interested in. There's
> plenty of time to find out what you
like and enjoy. If you're then able
> to make a career out of it,
great!
>
> My other main tip would be not to forget the 'softer'
skills in life.
> If you're a genius techie but are unable to
communicate your ideas well
> and work with other people, you won't get
far!
>
> Chris
Very well put chris. Agree with you
whole-hearted on
this.
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