From: Reprisal <nepenthereprisal@...>
Date: 2006-11-03T07:19:49+09:00
Subject: Re: Just a question to throw out there...

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On Nov 2, 2006, at 3:07 PM, Skotty wrote:
> I don't really have a general knowledge of computer functions, and  
> part of the problem is i'm always too afraid to mess with that stuff.


If you really want to learn how computers work, your probably going  
to need to break a few things...and then fix them.  You certainly  
can't be too scared of getting your hands dirty.  Obviously you  
should do this in a controlled manner(back up stuff, use a crappy old  
machine etc).

Also the best advice so far has probably been to just hack out some  
program you want.  You wont retain anything with out using it.  And  
most easy stuff is pretty easy to look up, if you need a refresher.   
Don't get caught up with trying to remember anything too specific.   
Focus on solving problems, and learning the general ways in which you  
can approach them.  I've always found that to be both more satisfying  
and more effective.

William



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