On Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:18:48 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

>>> On the other hand, somebody taught in a classroom would have a
>>> complete coverage of the subject, not just bits and pieces of it.
>> 
>> This counts for very little in modern programming, really.
> 
> True, but it probably counts of a hell of a lot in mathematics.

Not likely.  I don't think someone like Stephen Hawking learned his 
advanced mathematics skills in a classroom. That happens when you're on 
the bleeding edge of something and discovering new things. ;-)

Jim

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