Re: I want to study Computer Science, but can I avoid Microsoft ?
- From: John Thompson <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:01:41 -0500
On 2007-10-30, finbarr2008@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <finbarr2008@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Next year I would like to go to University to do a BSC Conputer
Science.
However, I think my job prospects on leaving University would be
greatly enhanced if I had studied Open Source computing. A lot of
companies seem to be using it, but Universities insist on turning out
graduates who seem to only know Microsoft/Windows.
Does anyone know of a university with a degree in Open Source
Computing, or a degree which has a large element of Open Source ?
If I make my choice, what Open Source type modules should you think I
should be looking for. Obviously operating systems (linux, of
course), but what else ?
Your suggestions and guidance would be appreciated.
There's no point in avoiding Microsoft if you intend to study Computer
Science -- regardless of how you feel about the company and its
products, it is an important part of the IT landscape.
My son studied CS at Earlham College (http://www.earlham.edu) and they
appeared to have a strong emphasis on open source (linux/*BSD/etc). And
he landed a darned good job when he graduated. :-)
--
John (john@xxxxxxxxxxx)
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