RE: Certification or College degrees?

["Blake Fithen" <fithen () networksplus net>]

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> From: Bruce Pinsky [mailto:bep () whack org]
> Blake Fithen wrote:
> > > Stephen Sprunk
> > > Thus spake "Nigel Clarke" <nigel () forever-networks com>
> > >
> > > If you're looking to write software, sure.  A CompSci degree 
> > > won't help you
> > > in the slightest at operating networks.
> >
> > Usually what you say is helpful.  I have to disagree with 
> > you here though.  A few things I learned in a CIS degree program
> > which apply to networking:
> >
> > bits/bytes/megabytes  
[deletia]
> In the end, however, being inquisitive, resourceful, and 
> self-motivated, far 
> outweigh "book knowledge".  It's not about knowing the 
> answers but rather 
> knowing where to go to get the answers.   You may learn that 

I agree.  I just wanted to attempt to negate Sprunk's statement
above. 

> bep

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blake