Re: Degrees and Note to the Group

[Robert McIntyre <1tgeye () surewest net>]

I would also recomend shopping at nerdbooks.com

---- Original message ----
> Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:17:21 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
> From: Elizabeth Tolson <etolson () gibralter net>  
> Subject: Re: Degrees and Note to the Group  
> To: Chris Barber <cmbarber () gmail com>
> Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
>
> My first computer class was really comical.  It was a Security+ class.  I could not believe how much I did not know!!! 
>  I also took a hardware (A+) course at the same time.  Same thing -- I had absolutely no idea what a the parts of the 
> computer were, much less looked like.  I remember that I thought the Hard Drive was the big box that sat on my desk 
> ---- obviously I was wrong!!!!
>
> I ended up accepting tons of books, magazines, and notes from the guys in my class.  There were only two girls in my 
> class.  Frequent stops at Ebay and bestbookbuys.com (which has low priced computer books) increased my library 
> immensely.  Now, I curl up in bed or curl up in front of the fireplace with a computer book and not a Ladies Home 
> Journal!!
>
> Again, you all have been great helping me out!!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Elizabeth
>
> -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Barber <cmbarber () gmail com>
> > Sent: Oct 4, 2007 11:05 AM
> > To: Elizabeth Tolson <etolson () gibralter net>
> > Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
> > Subject: Re: Degrees and Note to the Group
> >
> > Elizabeth,
> > Do not belittle yourself.  You took the steps to better yourself for
> > what ever the reason.  That shows you have drive and ambition.  Welcom
> > to the "Computer Club"
> > Chris.
> > On 10/3/07, Elizabeth Tolson <etolson () gibralter net> wrote:
> > > Hi Group:
> > >
> > > So, what is it about computer people??? You ALL are great!!!
> > >
> > > I ask a question and I get a world of information from you with additional notes of "write me privately if you have 
> > > more questions, etc."
> > >
> > > There is something about computer people --- when I started taking basic Security and A+ Courses at the local 
> > > Community College, everyone was willing to help me with questions, etc.  You see, I thought I was a "brain" when it 
> > > came time to computers.  I knew Word and Excel ..... little did I know just how stupid I was when I first started 
> > > at the College.  I guess you could say I was "Stuck on Stupid."  But the computer students and instructors helped 
> > > me by giving me web sites, old books, etc.
> > >
> > > Now, I am on a message board, where you help me as well.  Sure beats the heck out of working with a bunch of 
> > > complaining women who try to "one-up" you every chance they can --- whatever you have done, they have done it 
> > > one-step better.
> > >
> > > Thanks to everyone!!
> > >
> > > Elizabeth