I guess I belong to the previous generation though I am not very old. But today's kids get a chance to learn programming and computers quite early on.
In my case I first saw a computer in my 11th class in the Kavaratti island, the capital of Lakshadweep in Arabian sea. I was once told by my lecturer Mr. Hameed Koya that software could turn one into a millionaire overnight. Then I started my career back in '98 and I was working during the dot com boom and when everyone was going in search of greener pastures. I thought making millions was easy by technology and innovation. But innovating is not easy (in fact it is not even possible) without programming. And this is a sad fact that nobody seems to understand. Programming is everything. Today if they teach C programming in school then surely we are going in the right direction. Does that mean that I would not have to teach people programming? This does not seem to be the case. Not that I am very good at it myself but at least I realize the value. In short creating millions and building a true career for oneself is not possible without sheer programming effort coupled with technological innovation at the big picture level. -Girish _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
