Where are all the computer nerds?

soCo · 02-04-2010, 11:52 PM

I'll be graduating in May from Penn States IST program.

July I start my job developing applications using c++, java, j2ee.
I like to program open source projects.
I want to start an open source project for the android. But it's way over my head.

Who else is a computer nerd.

spinhead · 02-05-2010, 12:28 AM

I got a bachelor CSE so I guess I qualify. But my masters is ECE in dsp so I write code, but for dsp chips. C and C++. Graduated Dec of 08. Definitely don't do any coding in my offtime though. I was kind of thinking of writing an mp3 decoder for fun, but haven't done too much with it.

soCo · 02-05-2010, 12:36 AM

The project that is way over my head would require C, need to write a driver. If you're ever bored and want to give it a try PM me, I'll let you know what I'm thinking.

vipor · 02-05-2010, 10:43 AM

Wish I had formal training. Taught myself BASIC forever ago when I was still in grade school and then HTML in 7th grade ('94 I think). Finally in HS I was able to take a year of Pascal and 2 years of C++. Never went to college or anything but a few years back I learned XHTML/CSS/PHP and made some sites as kind of a hobby.

I actually want to go back to school and get some certs like CCNA and do Networking or Network Security.

ChrisSlicks · 02-05-2010, 10:55 AM

I'm a software and electrical engineer, but I don't have an Android so I won't be much help to you. Last time I wrote a device driver was 1997 and it was for NT 4.0! I let other people do the dirty work now, LOL.

theDreamer · 02-05-2010, 11:12 AM

But I do not do programming, so I am no help, I do networking & security mostly right now.

vipor · 02-05-2010, 11:16 AM

Teach me! I'm tired of selling shit for a living. I like dealing with the people (except my Boss's wife) but otherwise it's sooooooooo remedial.

theDreamer · 02-05-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Teach me! I'm tired of selling shit for a living. I like dealing with the people (except my Boss's wife) but otherwise it's sooooooooo remedial.

Unfortunately I am learning each day.
I have no certs currently but will probably by the end of the year. Long story short, the guy in charge of our setup in Houston actually is in the UK (with all the rest of the IT/IS department) and he is leaving the company. No one else knows the system, other than me, but I am not 100% ready to take the position so I will slowly be pushed into it basically.

If you need help, PM wstar on the boards. He has been working with Android for awhile but not sure he has any finished work.

Horseface · 02-05-2010, 11:21 AM

I used to program 68000 assembly (Amiga, Sega Genesis) around 20 years ago. I'm in a nerdy industry, but I've slowly un-nerded myself over the years to concentrate on art and creativity instead.

vipor · 02-05-2010, 11:25 AM

I'll probably just take some classes and get my CCNA and maybe Security+ then I can gtfo of this industry and make real money. My previous company was going to put me over 50 after bonuses but then the boss (a kid my age with no work experience that got the place when his dad died) got greedy and cut everyone's bonus in half, and half as often. I bounced.

IT/Network/Programming is what I like to do, just gotta go out and do it. I need a Pell grant lol

vipor · 02-05-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horseface

I used to program 68000 assembly (Amiga, Sega Genesis) around 20 years ago. I'm in a nerdy industry, but I've slowly un-nerded myself over the years to concentrate on art and creativity instead.

I think I still have an Amiga II layin around somewhere! Original Test Drive FTW!

ChrisSlicks · 02-05-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

Teach me! I'm tired of selling shit for a living. I like dealing with the people (except my Boss's wife) but otherwise it's sooooooooo remedial.

It's easy and fun to learn, you don't need a degree to learn. The best way to learn is to get yourself a pet project to work on in your spare time, and then you can learn what you need to learn as you go. The trick is breaking up the project into small manageable pieces so that you can focus on a small task rather than the whole project. If you did 2 years of C++ then you should have enough to get you rolling, download a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio Express (free) and the Windows SDK and read the online guides on how to get everything configured. You can play with compiling the samples in the SDK to knock the rust off.

Horseface · 02-05-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I think I still have an Amiga II layin around somewhere! Original Test Drive FTW!

Amiga II? Amiga 1000? I loved the Amiga. I had a 500+. Wonderful machine. Felt just right. I never connected with winblows at all. I ended up going Mac just because it feels closer to the Amiga, somehow.

ChrisSlicks · 02-05-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horseface

I used to program 68000 assembly (Amiga, Sega Genesis) around 20 years ago. I'm in a nerdy industry, but I've slowly un-nerded myself over the years to concentrate on art and creativity instead.

68000 assembly was a beautiful thing (as assembly language goes). Much more intuitive than this Intel crap we're stuck with today. I loved my Amiga.

vipor · 02-05-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's easy and fun to learn, you don't need a degree to learn. The best way to learn is to get yourself a pet project to work on in your spare time, and then you can learn what you need to learn as you go. The trick is breaking up the project into small manageable pieces so that you can focus on a small task rather than the whole project. If you did 2 years of C++ then you should have enough to get you rolling, download a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio Express (free) and the Windows SDK and read the online guides on how to get everything configured. You can play with compiling the samples in the SDK to knock the rust off.

Yeah I remember back in the day getting a few VB books and learning that way. With all of the online tutorials and crap it should be easy to jump into application programming with C++ especially since I've kept most of the concepts of things like functions and recursion fresh doing PHP. Web of course is not the way I want to go. I did it in the past right about '99/'00 for a living and it was not a good way to make money. I'll probably take some time to do that, but I'm thinking networking might be the right way to go as far as a real job goes.

02-04-2010, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 37 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 15	Where are all the computer nerds? I'll be graduating in May from Penn States IST program. July I start my job developing applications using c++, java, j2ee. I like to program open source projects. I want to start an open source project for the android. But it's way over my head. Who else is a computer nerd.

02-05-2010, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Wish I had formal training. Taught myself BASIC forever ago when I was still in grade school and then HTML in 7th grade ('94 I think). Finally in HS I was able to take a year of Pascal and 2 years of C++. Never went to college or anything but a few years back I learned XHTML/CSS/PHP and made some sites as kind of a hobby. I actually want to go back to school and get some certs like CCNA and do Networking or Network Security. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Teach me! I'm tired of selling shit for a living. I like dealing with the people (except my Boss's wife) but otherwise it's sooooooooo remedial. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 16	I used to program 68000 assembly (Amiga, Sega Genesis) around 20 years ago. I'm in a nerdy industry, but I've slowly un-nerded myself over the years to concentrate on art and creativity instead. __________________ Whinny!

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spinhead Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N. Bethesda, MD Posts: 162 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 3388	I got a bachelor CSE so I guess I qualify. But my masters is ECE in dsp so I write code, but for dsp chips. C and C++. Graduated Dec of 08. Definitely don't do any coding in my offtime though. I was kind of thinking of writing an mp3 decoder for fun, but haven't done too much with it.

02-05-2010, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 37 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 15	The project that is way over my head would require C, need to write a driver. If you're ever bored and want to give it a try PM me, I'll let you know what I'm thinking.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'm a software and electrical engineer, but I don't have an Android so I won't be much help to you. Last time I wrote a device driver was 1997 and it was for NT 4.0! I let other people do the dirty work now, LOL.

02-05-2010, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I'll probably just take some classes and get my CCNA and maybe Security+ then I can gtfo of this industry and make real money. My previous company was going to put me over 50 after bonuses but then the boss (a kid my age with no work experience that got the place when his dad died) got greedy and cut everyone's bonus in half, and half as often. I bounced. IT/Network/Programming is what I like to do, just gotta go out and do it. I need a Pell grant lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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