-- I write my own programs.
-- I built and configured my desktop.
-- I'm comfortable editing my Registry.
-- I upgrade my hardware and install software.
-- I upgrade programs and maintain my hard drive. -- In my world, the words "computer" and "savvy" don't mix.
-- Computer? Is that what I'm using?
Here are a few questions to start the discussion off:
If you're pretty computer savvy, how did you get to your level of expertise (books, Web sites, school, etc.)?
What kind of sound advice would you give computer newbies who are just getting their feet wet in the computer world?
If you're a newbie, what is your greatest fear about the computer?
Have fun with this discussion everyone!computer savvy are you?
back in 1970s my mom was a beta tester for the mac before the public release of the mac and she also worked at the mac fest in the 1970-80s cant rememeber. Around 1989 ( I was 3yrs old) she put me on a 386 and ever since then I been addictive to computers. Everything I learn about computers was thou personal experance and when I was 12yr old (around 1998) I had a computer tech as a roommate he thought me all about hardware then last year I took the A+ certification.
I cant program yet ( i can program .bat files but dont think that counts lol)
I tweak pograms to improve compatibility
I built and configured my desktop.
I'm comfortable editing my Registry.
I upgrade my hardware and install software.
I upgrade programs and maintain my hard drive.
Message edited by liljone on 05-20-2008 at 04:20:52 AM
Have you tried Programming before? Best bet to get into Programming, and possibly the easiest way is to go download Visual Basic 2008, and play around with it. You can make almost anything with that program (and with the know-how) You can make programs which safely edit the Registry too which i have done many times. One example, is my Recycle Bin Renamer I made for WinXP.
It is really easy, Most Devs start with using Visual Basic. I did =]
And theres possibly everyguide you would want to know about VB on the net (youtube is very useful for vb too!)
i learnt how to fix software problems, by trial and error really, i would "accidently" break the computer then have to look up solutions to fix it, this taught me lots about software and how to recognise certain problems.
for programming it was something ive always been interested in, i started with visual basic at A level, and built a bandit machine outta VB, i then expanded on this at university with Java and C.
now my main interest has been website development and in this area i have gained alot of knowledge by working my way through books and online tutorials, all of which have contributed to my knowledge today.
Message edited by Flakes on 05-19-2008 at 03:22:31 PM
-- I write my own programs.
-- I built and configured my desktop.
-- I'm comfortable editing my Registry.
-- I upgrade my hardware and install software.
-- I upgrade programs and maintain my hard drive. -- In my world, the words "computer" and "savvy" don't mix.
-- Computer? Is that what I'm using?
-- Yes, ussually VB. Fast, enjoyable and i already have a bunch of code for small apps. PHP, SQL and a bit of java are in there aswell. and other older languages (C, Turbo Pascal, Clipper, a bit of assembly).
-- I always builted my own computers. My first machine specs below. that was top end. Really Top End.
From my :386 SX 25Mhz, 2 Megas RAM, 89 MB HDD, Cirrus Logic VGA (512kb), Floppy 1.44"
AT PSU, Supercom 640x480 Vga Monitor
-- Very confortable.
-- See reply nr 2.
-- See reply nr 2.
-- They mix, informatics in general are so broad, you can NEVER know it all. Or be a savvy about it.
1 - I got my knowledge mostly alone. Some from classes, some from reading , some from talking, but mostly, trial and error.
2 - Dont worry if you burn anything.Sometimes things burn on their own. You cant run if you dont know how to walk. Baby steps
4 - I like to think so, but i needed more $$$ so i can be more savvy *Ask santa for CrossFireX ATIs fer Xmas, or better, talk to the wife.*
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Maximum Power:153 Hp @ 5500 Rpm
Maximum torque:191.0 Nm (141 ft·lb) (19.5 kgm)@ 3500 rpm
Stock 1600cm3 Turbo:0-140Km 9,8 Secs / 0-240 Kms 34,6 Secs.
Yep. Been doing this for a few years decades. The first computer that I had a hand in building (my friend's soldering skills were abysmal) was a Mark-8 (Intel 8008, predated the Altair by about 6 months).
And I can say, without a doubt, that I do not miss the "good old days".
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Overclocking since 1978: TRS80, 1.77 MHz Z80 to 2.01 MHz.
I do everything bar write code. I learned it all through experience. I am 18. I started when I was 13ish. I find coding boring. loooooooool. I'll have to learn to use C++ in Uni for my Maths masters.
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( i can program .bat files but dont think that counts lol)
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