Slide 10 actually nails what I see: "Technology and confidence in the workforce is broadening but losing its depth (more employees understand how to exploit technology, but fewer have deep technical expertise). I agree with that one. Case in point: Us old timers understand %PATH% and that it's concept is still relevant behind the scenes, how many guys who have only seen Win95 and later know what it means?
Like Erik said, most anyone can install Windows and its applications. How many of those really understand what's going on? Dave From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Big Changes Ahead for IT - Anyone seen this? +1 From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Big Changes Ahead for IT - Anyone seen this? The fact is that as technology becomes more prevalent, MOST people desire to learn less about it. The ubiquity of automobiles has not led to more auto mechanics, but rather to an even smaller percentage of car owners being able to deal with even routine maintenance on a vehicle. There is no reason to believe that this trend will not manifest itself with computer technology. In order to make things appear simple enough for the every-day user<http://home.asbzone.com/ASB/archive/2009/11/16/where-simplicity-and-technology-really-intersect.aspx>, the complexity gets encapsulated somewhere -- typically in the integration realm. The main problem is the use of the terms "deploy IT apps" which probably means something very different to them than it does to us. Similar to how people who can put together some basic macros think that they are "programmers". -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
