Moez Naseer wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I just joined this mailing list. I am interested to findout more about
> linux because it seems to be in the good books of many accomplished
> programmers.
>
> I had a few questions about Linux that I wanted to ask. Why is linux so
> adored by computer science majors?
it is more stable, cleaner, and we get to play with all the little settings,
we can even compile our own kernel, i am getting giddy just talking about it
> Why do we have a linux lab instead of a windows lab in Painter basement,
> when all the programs can just aswell be written under Windows 95?
not true, linux is a powerful, multi-user environment, the likes of which no
windows machine will ever see
> Why does Lavender in his OOP class, encourage students to use LINUX for
> programming, even though the g++ debugger is far less user-friendly compared
> to those found in conventional languages?
i haven.t taken this class but a good debugger isn.t always what makes one
better than the other. in fact in cs307 my professor actually picked our
programming environment partly because its debugger wasn.t all that great in
an effort to encourage good programming habits (i.e. not relying on the
debugger to do the programming for you.
>
>
> I also have another question. I am taking an Operating Systems class with
> Brice next semester. I have heard he is a really easy 'A', but doesn't
> make you learn much. Other choices we have are Peterson, Elzonahy and
> Batory(incorrect spelling). Which professor do you suggest, for learning
> purposes? How important do you think good knowledge of operating systems
> is in industry? Do you think I should go for the 'A', or the 'learning'
> path?
>
maybe you should look deeper into why you came to college in the first
place...i know i am here to learn, but then again i would never pass up an
opportunity for some os knowledge either
>
> I would really appreciate any replies
> Moez
>
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