Re: [Fsfe-uk] hacker definition

[Roger Leigh]

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MJ Ray <address@hidden> writes:

> Actually, another thing that I'm not having much joy with is the OU.  I
> got so far, but was then told that their hostile "students accepts all
> risk and no help" towards free software was a policy decision.  When I
> asked who makes that policy, they started ignoring me.  Can anyone find
> out the answer?

I also would like to find out more.

My programming skills (C, C++, Perl etc.) are completely self-taught.
I have no programming/IT qualifications other than 3½ years writing
Free Software, and I would like some sort of qualifications.  I'm not
inclined to study for another degree full time, having recently
finished a degree in Molecular Biology, but I thought studying
part-time with the OU while I am working (when I finally find a job)
would be ideal.

Unfortunately, all their courses, including their programming and
development ones, all seem to be totally geared towards MS Windows,
rather than any open standards like SUSv3/POSIX, or even ISO C or C++.
All their course materials require a PC running MS Windows.

If there are any courses out there for programming to international
standards, I would be very interested to know more.  I'm certainly not
willing to fork out for an OU course of dubious value (to myself).


Regards,
Roger

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