| Subject | Date Asked |
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| IT Career Direction Advice Needed | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Richard, I have recently changed directions with my life and decided to follow a lifelong passion ...
A: Cory, A good people person with a bunch of techies? You'll be the red frog in the middle of the ...
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| too old for a computer course?? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have 2 years experience as a systems administrator.I took a three year break for personal reasons ...
A: Sumit, No, of couse not. You can get a job for any position you're qualified for. So do get your ...
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| carrer | 6/12/2007 |
Q: first of all I want to thank you for helping people with their problems . my question to you is: I ...
A: Maxx, My crystal ball is in the repair shop right now, so I don't have any guarantees, but common ...
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| career | 2/18/2007 |
Q: well i m ankit and i m 19 years old. I m persuing BCA from IGNOU (indira gandhi national open ...
A: Ankit, You don't tell me how much you learned at the university, but for a networking you want to ...
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| Career | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I love to make computers and put them together. I also like to help people with computer problems. I ...
A: Ron, Sorry about this late reply. I've been very busy. What you need to work fixing, installing ...
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| career in networking | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again, but I am a little confused. Could you tell me what the best path would ...
A: Paul, Sorry if I wasn't clear before. If you don't know much about computers, you should start ...
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| career in networking | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I am interested in networking as a career. I have a bachelors degree in business, but I thought ...
A: Paul, For networking, I wouldn't bother with an Associate's degree. Get your certifications. ...
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| Do I need a career change | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have been working in the graphics/web field for a little under two years now. I have noticed that ...
A: Jeffrey, These days, it's very difficult to find a place to work that's not a high volume ...
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| Career change | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give me some advice. I am 38 years of age and am looking to start a new ...
A: John, The short answer to your question has to be -- read my book Secrets of Changing to a ...
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| transition into computer field | 10/12/2006 |
Q: i just have a quick one for you,i am currently working in carpentry & am looking to get into ...
A: Scott, There's no one simple answer to your question. That's why I wrote my book Secrets of ...
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| RE: Choosing the right career. | 10/7/2006 |
Q: My name is Neville & i am 19yrs old currently in the first year of my graduation(B.Com) in Mumbai ...
A: Neville, I can't predict which computer fields will be the sexy ones of the future that get all ...
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| getting into it | 9/26/2006 |
Q: i got a windows xp study guide book 70-270 im nearly ready to take the test but now ive been told ...
A: Adrian, Yes, you're trying to start in the middle. For networking, you can start with CompTIA's ...
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| A Traing | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Do you think A+ certification is in demand enough I could get a job in the field?Hello I am being ...
A: Dan, I'm sorry I'm so slow responding. I thought I did answer this question, but sometimes I ...
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| A Traing | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Is this possible? I love computers and love to take them apart. I am only High School educated am ...
A: Dan, Sorry, but I make it a policy not to recommend or not recommend any particular company. I ...
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| Career change / Networking | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I'm 43 in Michigan and looking to get out of teaching. I have experience in web design and took a ...
A: Allen, Yes, I always suggest starting with an MCSE because that's the most recognized and ...
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| Career in Computers | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm 39 years old, academically a Bachelor of Commerce. Have been involved in the family business, ...
A: Mr. Singh, If I understand your question, you want to know how to change to a computer career. But ...
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| I need help deciding a career path | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I get out of the army in a few weeks and I am already enrolled in college but can not decide what I ...
A: Nathan, First, thank you for your service. Second, the best degree for computers is Bachelor of ...
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| career | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if Network Administrator is a good career path and a good course to study?
A: Joshua, Sure -- if you like computers and networkings. Start with Comptia A+ certification. Then ...
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| blog | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Ihave beguna blog about the natural beauty of kerala(www.touristways.blogspot.com).But I did not got ...
A: Blogs are a good idea. Google likes them. You can earn money with Adsense and through selling ...
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| general question | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I am just becoming a sophmore in highschool and i was thinking about my future. I decided the ...
A: Jordan, Sounds like you're off to a good start and on the right track. Here're my specific ...
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| where to start | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help me but its worth a shot...I have a BA in information systems, and i am ...
A: Kim, Sorry this answer took me longer than usual. I've been busy, plus I had to look through the ...
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| DBA career for older career changer | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I just finished reading your book. I am a 43yo career changer. Contemplating Networking vs. ...
A: Julio, You asked a great question -- and here's my take on it. A+ and Network+ may seem like a ...
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| How to get started in IT field | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I got sidetracked from my goal for an IT career and have decided to continue this goal, but not sure ...
A: Kevin, You don't say how old you are. If you're still regular college age, say up to about 25, your ...
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| Computer Security Specialist | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I've been doing alot of work on computers all my life, but have yet gotten a piece of paper to show ...
A: Scott, You have a good idea. Network security is a growing field and shows no sign of slowing down ...
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| pay | 2/7/2006 |
Q: just curious to know, what is the highest paying job in IT?
A: just curious to know, what is the highest paying job in IT? Dear Richard Please tell me about ...
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| IT careers | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Mr. Stooker, I am a 32 yr old with only a High School education. I recently considered going to ...
A: Ashlyn, Most entry-level programming jobs go to 21-22 years olds with new degrees in Computer ...
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| Web design Career | 1/27/2006 |
Q: To get a job as a web designer: what to know, certifications to get, programs to know, languages to ...
A: Justin, There's no cut and dried way to become a web designer. First of all, designing itself is ...
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| hey | 12/31/2005 |
Q: hey i was wondering what a good computer career to major in.
A: Tasha, If you want a computer career and you're going to college, major in Computer Science. Then ...
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| MCSE | 12/22/2005 |
Q: WHAT IS MCSE AND WHAT DIFFERENT EXAMS THAT I HAVE TO ATTEMPT TO GET MCSE CERT.AND OF COURCE WHAT IS ...
A: Muhammad, I've been trying for 3 days to answer your question, but AllExperts website fails me. ...
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| computer career | 12/17/2005 |
Q: I would very much like start a computer career and of course I need a certification for it.Im 38 now ...
A: Hamdi, You don't mention what country you're in. In the U.S., programming jobs are only for young ...
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| Career Paper Information | 11/22/2005 |
Q: Stooker, I am attending a technical college in hopes of receiving a degree in computer ...
A: Mike, 1. I don't answer salary questions because there're a HUGE number of variables -- location, ...
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| computer | 10/13/2005 |
Q: Regards roy
A: Roy, I'm not sure I understand your question. There're zillions of computer courses available to ...
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| what if i want to choose mcse course ? | 9/8/2005 |
Q: sir, I anm 20 year old boy continuing my graduation in medical stream but i want to go for ...
A: Gohar Hamid, The only reason to get an MCSE is to pursue a career in network engineering or ...
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| IT | 9/3/2005 |
Q: I graduated from college with a BS degree in Computer Information Systems in 1991 and worked for 4 ...
A: Paul, One problem I see is that for network engineering you're still underqualified. You're still ...
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| Computer Science Vs Information Technology ? | 8/19/2005 |
Q: Howz It Goin Mate ? Hope Everything Is Great . This Is My First E-mail Im Sending You & Hopefully ...
A: Tarik, I'm not sure how you define "computer science" versus "IT". And I'm not familiar with ...
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| Career Advice | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I'm seekin a bit of advice. I've been looking around at cost of education, and various schools ...
A: Scott, The basic "education" you need to start out fixing computers for pay is the CompTIA A+ ...
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| Computer Careers | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I am 29 years old and I was interested in going into Computer Tech/I.T as a career. When I first ...
A: James, Yes -- getting a Computer Science degree starting at the "advanced" age of 29 is NOT the ...
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| Work difficulties | 7/8/2005 |
Q: rereading it a few days later i dont know how you got my situation out of this information without ...
A: Chris, Who says I don't have telepathy? Anyway, consulting firms can be a good way to get work in ...
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| Breaking into the career | 6/21/2005 |
Q: My husband who is graduating Suma Cum Laude in Computer information systems in August (Bachelor's ...
A: Joanne, I am sorry to hear about your husband's predicament. His case sounds like a good example ...
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| Information Technology Management Job | 6/18/2005 |
Q: Mr. Stooker, Did you get my copy of the questionare? Jeff DuncanMr. Stooker, I am need some ...
A: Jeff, I remember saying I'd fill it out -- but if I ever got it, I accidentally deleted it as spam. ...
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| Information Technology Management Job | 6/12/2005 |
Q: Mr. Stooker, I am need some information for a class I am taking through American Military ...
A: Jeffrey, I want to be helpful to Air Force members if I can, but I doubt that I'm the career field ...
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| Job | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Im a junior in high school and have my IC3 Certification and is looking for someone willing to train ...
A: Rick, Basically, you learn computer skills much the same as any others. Actually, you're lucky in ...
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| computer programming | 5/20/2005 |
Q: Are there web sites on the internet where you can learn computer programming and what is the most ...
A: Korku, There're a ton of websites that teach SOME programming. For instance, if you already know ...
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| computer science degree | 5/1/2005 |
Q: i am not sure if my question belongs to this category, so i dont mind if you reject my question ...
A: student, The difference is, with a bachelor's degree you spend 2 years more time and money than ...
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| Don't know where to start | 4/30/2005 |
Q: I want to go into the computer field. I've noticed that these programs show up in many newspaper ...
A: ebony, You say you want to go into "the" computer field. That's like saying you want to go into ...
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| Web Design certification | 3/14/2005 |
Q: Would it be more helpful to get web design certification through a college where I take a serious of ...
A: Valerie, Frankly, certifications are next to worthless in the area of web design -- unlike network ...
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| IT carrerr oppurtunities | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I am 32 years old. I have some fundamental programming skills in Foxpro and C. I do not have any ...
A: Laxmi, First of all, I'm sorry it took so long to answer you. I actually wrote what follows ...
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| Pc repair career | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I am just a computer lover and user. I have taken some apart and replaced a power suply and a hard ...
A: Daniel, Certainly. A+ is THE certification for repairing and upgrading PCs. Repairing PCs is not ...
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| What are the improvement Area | 12/31/2004 |
Q: i have 2+ year of experience in developing in windows environment like asp and visual basic. what ...
A: Narenda, You say you have 2+ years experience in Windows with ASP and Visual Basic. Since you ...
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| Sort of in a predicament (as far as careers go) | 11/19/2004 |
Q: I am not sure if this is the correct spot to ask this question, but since I am unsure, I suppose I ...
A: I'm not any kind of medical or educational expert. However, I feel compelled to chime in with some ...
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| WEB Training | 11/19/2004 |
Q: I have started a Business on the WEB. Currently I have someone building it for me. I would like to ...
A: Brian, It certainly is a good idea if you're going to do business on the Web to know some basic ...
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| Computer Certification | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I want to get an A+ Certification as I have been told that this is a good "starter" certification to ...
A: Mike, As far as I can tell you, pretty much all the big, thick A+ certification books are good. ...
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| Project Manager | 10/6/2004 |
Q: I am recently graduated from Rutgers with a B.S. in cs. What is a project manager, what do they do, ...
A: Mark, A project manager is in charge of a project. That can be any project related to the business. ...
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| starting a career | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I am 25 years old graduating from university this term. I am an Iranian but I want to look for a ...
A: Navid, For a career in networking, get certified: 1. A+ 2. Network+ 3. MCSA 4. MCSE Depending on ...
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| Starting out? | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I have a certificate in computer networking from a local computer school. I'd like to specialize, ...
A: E, I didn't answer your question last night, so I could "sleep on it." My first impression was ...
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| database admin | 8/7/2004 |
Q: I have done MOUS in Access 2000 but i want to get into database admin. What do I do next after MOUS ...
A: Aqeel, Access is just a beginning. You need to know at least one large business-scale relational ...
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| help | 8/5/2004 |
Q: Need to know what certifications which I can take and are equvalent to computer science degree and ...
A: Lawrence, Your question is like asking, "Which apples are equivalent to oranges?" Although both ...
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| 3 yrs. and nothing | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I graduated from Brown College with a certificate in neworking and PC repair. I have not ever been ...
A: Chou Yang, All is not lost, depending on your level of desire. I'm not clear on what a ...
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| Not sure about career | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I am going to school for Information Technology. Now everyone is telling me that it is a hard field ...
A: Lisette, The recession of past 3 years hit the IT industry very hard. Many techies were laid off ...
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| information systems/technology management | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I am currently going to school for my degree in information technology management. This is my ...
A: Merle, I'm sorry this is not really an answer to question, but I wanted to explain why I can't. ...
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| .Net is Valid or not | 7/1/2004 |
Q: sir iam software professional looking for a god job please give me interview tips and resume writing ...
A: Myl, I don't pretend to be a generic job-search expert, so I will give you two other resources. ...
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| careers in computers | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I live in the UK and would like some advice on building a career in Computing and the IT industry. ...
A: Giovanni, Your question is so broad all I can do is tell you, read my book Secrets of Changing to ...
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| Certifications | 6/28/2004 |
Q: About 5 years ago I changed careers from Civil Engineering to systems administration (6 offices 40 ...
A: Ron, 5 years of real life experience as systems administrator? A lot of people wish they had that. ...
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| Career in Computers | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I am 44 years old. Have no technical training in computers, but would like to start a new career. I ...
A: Michael, The most common route for "old" folks (over age 22) to take into the IT industry is ...
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| Career in Computers | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I am 44 years old. Have no technical training in computers, but would like to start a new career. I ...
A: Michael, Sounds like I wrote my book Secrets of Changing to a Computer Career for you. I will ...
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| computer helpline | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Im very interested in computers and have experience in microsoft word, excel and the internet. I ...
A: Lorraine, I don't think most employers have any formal requirements for a Help Desk type job, as ...
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| Database Career | 5/17/2004 |
Q: I am IT student gratuating soon. I would like to know what are the careers in databses ?
A: Aqeel, You can design databases, administer databases/database management systems software ...
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| Network administrator | 4/26/2004 |
Q: Richard I am a college graduate. I did computer systmes and technology. but, right now i am working ...
A: Pradeep, I'm not sure I understand your question. I think you're worried that if you go into ...
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| The career path | 4/19/2004 |
Q: and thanks in advance. I am about to complete a BS in computer science (an average student at an ...
A: Jerry, Since you are interested in networking, I'd say: 1. A+ 2. Network+ 3. MCSA 4. MCSE 5. ...
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| internet jobs | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I'm in India. I use cybercafe to use internet(ie not having computer of my own) I like to earn min. ...
A: Theerthan, Here's the best and only way I know of to make money on the Internet without a website ...
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| computer hardware courses | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I find myself drawn to the insides of computers, the hardware, cpu's, hard drives, motherboards, ...
A: Lou, For either personal enrichment OR career advancement, go to: ...
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| Careers | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I am a year 12 Sixth Form student. I am currently studying ICT at A Level and I am very interested ...
A: Steph, The best thing is just, do it! Take all the computer courses you can in school. Go to ...
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| IT Career | 3/31/2004 |
Q: Stooker. After reading your profile, I went to your website. There is a wealth of information ...
A: Don, Thanks for taking a look at my site. Feel free to go there any time, or to my blog at ...
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| Read this | 3/11/2004 |
Q: I was not taking the effort when writing out my request to you at the expert¡¦s base! ƒº Now¡K I¡¦m ...
A: Ryan, To tell the truth, when I said you should be more explicit about your computer skills, I ...
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| help | 3/7/2004 |
Q: I have a question, and I don't know if you can help me out or not, but here goes... I am 16 years ...
A: Ryan, First, I can't resist wagging my finger in your face a little bit, because you've committed ...
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| IT Jobs | 2/26/2004 |
Q: What career fields would you recomend for someone looking at a career change right now? While I can ...
A: Jeff, Every so often someone asks me a question where the only real answer I can give is, "Read my ...
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| general question computer languages | 2/25/2004 |
Q: I've seen the words Unix, Java, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP, CRM, c++, and EAI recently. I found a ...
A: Jeff, You're partly right and partly wrong. I'll take them one at a time. UNIX is not a language, ...
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| Computer Industry | 2/25/2004 |
Q: 1. What skills should people wanting to get into this industry have? 2. What speciality areas are ...
A: Daniel, The main requirement for success in the computer industry is to know your stuff. A ...
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| Hello, i live in vancouver... | 2/14/2004 |
Q: i live in vancouver , british columbia and i was wondering about computer correspondence courses. I ...
A: Mira, The site I'm recommending now is: http://itlearning.DependableHighQuality.com You can also ...
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| about the network | 11/20/2003 |
Q: yes--again hello! thanks for your help it is so good. I have 2 question ,if you answere me you make ...
A: Reza, 1. http://www.inforingpress.com/computer_careers/mobile-information-server.htm has all that ...
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| careers | 11/18/2003 |
Q: I'm a little confused. I am In a two year college trying to get a a.a.s. In computer science with ...
A: Will companies automatically look at Bachelor degrees over my associates? Yes. Also, Is there ...
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| traming &&start programing | 11/17/2003 |
Q: mr.stooker I am apologize you that... I want start programing but I dont know that start from where. ...
A: Reza, In the US, you almost have to be of regular college age and be a computer science degree ...
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| How to become solely a C++ expert? | 7/25/2003 |
Q: How to become solely a C++ expert? I like programming, especially C++. I like VB and Java a little ...
A: There're no "proofs" regarding C++. There are some expensive classes and certifications but they're ...
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| Project Management career | 7/21/2003 |
Q: Project Management career ---- I always liked computer science and programming, I studied for BS in ...
A: Rebornintoartist, You're obviously smarter than the average techie -- techies are tools, to be ...
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| work | 7/18/2003 |
Q: Richard, I have a computer background; programming and word processing. I am thinking about ...
A: Leah, You can take on freelance contract work. You can learn more, post your talents and ...
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| Optimization Algorithm for Computer Science career | 7/16/2003 |
Q: Optimization Algorithm for Computer Science career --- Hi. I am a Computer Science student and ...
A: I'm impressed by your effort here and cannot find any particular point that can be improved. I'll ...
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| difference between IT and Computer Science | 6/25/2003 |
Q: Please answer these two questions. 1.Please would you kindly elaborate the use of mathematics in ...
A: Rana Nasir Ali, Math is important to computer programmers but usually not as much as you're afraid ...
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| what path | 6/18/2003 |
Q: I have a bsc in Management Information System but i dont have long experience in the field as the ...
A: Dammika, This is one of those questions where you're asking me what's best for you without really ...
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| FAQ about Computer Questions | 5/31/2003 |
Q: Hello and I wish that you are doing very well. I want to know the FAQ sites in newsgroups that their ...
A: Ali, My own site has over 600 articles on computer subjects "for not yet techies." <a ...
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| How to earn money on internet ( A 12 year old student) | 3/3/2003 |
Q: If this question doesn't fall into your category can you please direct me to the right one becaue as ...
A: Darren, Well, your folks must be glad to have you. Don't expect to get rich next month, but by ...
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| Info Tech Careers | 2/21/2003 |
Q: I am interested in going in the info tech career field. Can you tell me some careers in that area? I ...
A: Josh, A few years ago, I was asking the exact same question you are, and I started researching the ...
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| Educating of Internet | 1/20/2003 |
Q: Hello. Learning via Internet is one of the common and useful way that many of users track it, ...
A: Hi, let me say first that I don't think I understand your question exactly, but I'll do what I can. ...
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| Career Project | 1/12/2003 |
Q: I am a senior at Franklin Learning Center High School in Philadelphia, PA. I am researching a ...
A: John, The answer to all your questions is, go to the best university or college you can get into. ...
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| Job requiements | 1/12/2003 |
Q: I've put some parts of a job description down below, but I'm not sure what some of these things are. ...
A: Tebriel, I can answer some of these things. Some, it's hard to say without knowing more about the ...
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| How to get into IT Career | 12/28/2002 |
Q: How to I get a full time job working as an Network Administrator? I have 14 years working as an ...
A: Greg, You're on the right educational path. Get your Network+ and then go for MCSA certificate. ...
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| Certifications | 11/20/2002 |
Q: Are you aware of Brainbench and MOUS certification and if so, their value when applying for a ...
A: Nancy, Yes, I've recommended Brainbench for several years. Also, I have a MOUS article on my site. ...
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| Market for Programmers? | 10/31/2002 |
Q: Now that we are in a bad recession, how is the prospective job market for programmers nowdays? Will ...
A: Al, The job market for programmers is extremely bad. Will the late 90s ever return? Predicting the ...
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| as400 will it survive | 10/13/2002 |
Q: i am recent college grad ,and've programming on the as400 for the past year and fairly competent at ...
A: Meshka, I don't know how long the as400 will last - probably longer than we think, but it is still ...
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| UI/usability - is there a future in it? | 9/18/2002 |
Q: An American, I am working at a large foreign office products manufacturer (faxes, scanners, etc.) ...
A: Socrates, This is sort of a tough question and not totally within my expertise, but I decided to ...
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| Jobs,,, | 9/9/2002 |
Q: I am a Network Operations Engineer in Singapore ,who just got a Cisco Certified Network Associate ...
A: Malai, Question 1: This is the best resource I know of to prepare for job interviews: ...
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| Path! | 9/3/2002 |
Q: Could you advise me? What field of computer science do you recommend? Where are the best chances to ...
A: What field of computer science do you recommend? The one you enjoy the best -- all fields will ...
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| Career path | 8/26/2002 |
Q: i am looking to change my career and move into the IT world from being an Electrical Engineer, i was ...
A: Andy, I can't answer your question in one email. I had to write an entire book, Secrets of ...
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| web master | 8/18/2002 |
Q: I am a former R.N., now Flight Attendant that would like to change careers for the last time. Can ...
A: Rosemary, If any area of employment is in worse shape than the airlines, it's IT. RNs are in big ...
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| Transition & Gaining Experience | 7/21/2002 |
Q: Mr. Stooker: I am trying to transition from office administration type work to the information ...
A: Jessy, Databases are tough just because they are so valuable - companies don't want just any ole ...
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