At 09:47 AM 1/16/2008, you wrote: >> ------------------------<snip>---------------------------- >... >> ----------------------------<unsnip>------------------------- >I agree. I think that a background in anything that is logically and >mathematical is the best training for programming. I once worked with a >fellow that had a degree in music. Although being a musician requires >an artistic ability it is also very logical and mathematical. He was an >excellent systems programmer.
Back when Computer Science was a desired major (more than today, anyway), we - at NIU CS - saw many students with non-Computer Science backgrounds attempt a Master's degree. Some were more "natural" at it than others, and those with the following two undergraduate majors seemed the best able to adapt: Music Philosophy Anecdotal, of course, but very noticeable. Michael Stack Product Developer NEON Enterprise Software, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
