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    Double Standard?

    I would love to see that debate, too, but I think that Hillary's innate visciousness and instinct for dirty fighting would give her the advantage...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 8, 2004 in forum: Off-Topic Discussions
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    Excelsior and Microsoft Windows Server 2003

    Re: Re: Microsoft Crap Server is credit worthy? The CompTIA certs are worth credits because they do require serious study (To answer someone...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 8, 2004 in forum: IT and Computer-Related Degrees
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Re: Re: Re: Re: C.S. degree "worthless"? Mosaic was a response to the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee (yes, an academic!)...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 8, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Re: Re: C.S. degree "worthless"? Most of the significant advances in these fields have been made by commercial enterprises, such as the...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 8, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Obviously, no offense was meant and none taken. I agree with you that many DBA's are not especially technical, although you do need to know a...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Re: Re: Looks like a cluster f**k to me... Not necessarily - I learned Boolean Algebra and Set Theory in high school as part of an Advanced...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Re: Re: C.S. degree "worthless"? OK, I did come across a bit harsh, and for that I apologize. I believe that the paper that you are referring...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    C.S. degree "worthless"? OK, it's worth something when Tator Tots Consulting is padding out your resume for that $10 per hour job that they are...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    bs/cis excelsior, what counts for what

    What are you trying to achieve? If all you want is the piece of paper that says you have a degree, then good luck in whatever works for you (I...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: IT and Computer-Related Degrees
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    Excelsior and Microsoft Windows Server 2003

    Microsoft Crap Server is credit worthy? If they give ANY credit for junk like MCSE and the like, then they are in serious risk of losing...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: IT and Computer-Related Degrees
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    ArsDigita University- a tuition-free program by MIT professors

    Looks like a cluster f**k to me... No employer or RA school would let you set foot inside the door based upon this "course". Besides, "Computer...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 7, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    What is the real ROI for a law degree?

    Depends what you do with it Some people just want a law degree for personal reasons or because it will enhance their resume in another field....
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 3, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Low Tech Engineering Education for Americans

    Why become an engineer anyway? Given that there are thousands of experienced, educated engineers desperate for work in the US already, who would...
    Post by: SQLplus, Apr 2, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    IT Outsourcing (Long)

    Certification can definitely help Yes, I am Oracle Certified. While there is no substitute for real experience (especially in DBA work, where...
    Post by: SQLplus, Mar 30, 2004 in forum: IT and Computer-Related Degrees
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    IT Outsourcing (Long)

    Retraining I am trying to give myself several options. I am a database specialist (Oracle DBA) with extensive data warehousing experience, so I...
    Post by: SQLplus, Mar 30, 2004 in forum: IT and Computer-Related Degrees