On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 5:27 AM, Jos Timanta Tarigan
<[email protected]> wrote:
> sorry if im in the wrong place but i need to do a little survey. one of my
> friend just finished high school and going to pick which a program in a
> university. he's good at math and have interest in computer. the problem is
> he is color blind (partially). im not sure how 'blind' he is but im quite
> sure he's a good driver so at least he can notice the traffic light.
>
> i've heard that most engineering wont accept color blinded person? does it
> matter in CS? the only thing that got into my mind is he wont be able to see
> syntax coloring (which i think he can figure out a way).
Hopefully Tyler will comment, as I believe he is fully blind.
I wouldn't worry about the syntax highlighting -- it is useful, but
people have been programming without it for many years. I don't get
the use of it when using a remote Solaris console, usually using vi,
and yu can still program just fine without it.
-- Brett
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