It seems like everyone I speak to is an expert.I think I'm pretty good but who doesn't?I think it's like driving..men think they're brilliant at it! what do you think?
2006-10-28 12:13:09 · 25 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
sometimes i think i am really good but when people ask me about computers usually 50% of the time i will know what they are talking about and 25% of the time i will give them the right information.
2006-10-28 12:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I only discovered Yahoo answer two days ago. I have been amazed at some of the questions and doubly amazed at some of the answers. I'm an older woman user but I've had computers for close on twenty years (17) to be exact and I don't think there is one complete answer for your question. Some men are brilliant at Microsoft etc and fall down flat on other systems whereas some women I know would blow your socks off with their knowledge. Me? I'm still learning, as I said some of the Q/A's I've read are truly awesome.
Vicki R
2006-10-29 01:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Vicki R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I know quite a bit about computers but generally to know a lot about computers you will probably have the knowlege that a computer scientist would have. Computers are "BIG" if you want to know how it all works there are lot of resources to read but it will take you time.
In terms of general use. I am probably fairly advanced as I use Windows XP everyday and Office.
In terms of programming I "know" some languages such as C/C++. Again languages are huge and no one can ever expert these as new inovations allways change and new libary files can be added. But I can certainly program.
I think overall I am quite clued up on how computers actually work but as mentioned there is a lot to computers and with the industry always changing and evolving it's certainly a good industry to be working in.
2006-10-29 02:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how good do I think I am lets see showed my internet installer how to tweak my high speed on a obsolete operating sysrem been running pcs since the sinclair remember that one under 25 probably not and am able to troubleshoot operating systems I dont even use just by knowing the basics they all have to adhere to.Well I think I'm just a bit of a hacker but my friends think Im a computer guru and isn't that all that really matters in the end.So the answer to the question is you are as good as you think you are and almost as good as I am.
2006-10-28 20:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by mizguideyou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are only as good as the problems you resolved! There are many computers who the minute they encounter a problem they seek for help instead of trying to troubleshoot it themselves and this way they don't learn much. If you started dealing with PC's when there were keypunch card for programming and never stopped learning, you might very well earn a living out of it.
Its' like the car you mention. Some can drive but wouldn't have a clue as to how to change a flat tire!, others are just natural mechanics.
2006-10-28 19:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by mystic_golfer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure many people think they are experts. Spend a day with me and they would be humbled.
Rule of thumb..Anyone who types "im in da lt wit all that cha kno" is a classic computer idiot.
I don't claim to be an expert, but I have been a PC tech for 10 years and seen a lot of stuff and I can fix almost ANYTHING where the personal computer is concerned. However, "Education is the discovery of our ignorance."
2006-10-28 19:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right I have talked to lots, and lots of people from 13 years onwards, a lot of them think that they know all about or are good at computers. I have been working on them myself for many years and I have helped lots of people my main object being hardware. But computer parts and software change rapidly so you cant know everything and everyone can make a mistake once in a while
2006-10-28 19:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me see ...
... dismantled a LEO326 mainframe whilst at school and made first my computer (using Intel SC/MP - aka Scamp - the first commercially available microprocessor and Sinclair calculator as "keyboard" and display) in the mid 70s, got first real personal computer in mid 80s, used IBM comptible PCs at work and got first IBM-compatible PC for home in early 90s ...
... now a self-employed PC Technician with City & Guilds Diploma, Association of Computer Professionals Qualification, Computer Technology Industry Association A+ and Network+ certification, working on Microsoft Certified Professional and MC Desktop Support Technician ...
... and still didn't seat a PCI modem into the slot properly when I fitted it to my daughter's new PC (BTW, they now don't come with internal modems, as everyone has broadband with external USB ones)!
2006-10-28 19:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if I am NOT as good as I know I am, why do all friends, acquaintances and family come to me with all their computer questions?
And how come when I run into a toughie myself, I can NEVER find anyone that has a solution and I have to work on finding it myself? ;-)
Of course I have only been working with the little beasties for 29 year. 30 years come next March. Maybe once I get some experience equal to yours ......
2006-10-28 19:17:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing is "good at computers" is pretty broad, and people interpret it favorable to themselves. I have written compilers, file systems, and communications subsystems in several different languages and platforms, so I consider myself pretty good. But I have almost no Windows experience. Someone who does Windows IT might think himself pretty good because he can catch a network problem that stumps other people. Someone who works in powerpoint might consider himself good because he can get presentations to look just like he wants. Each person has his area of expertise, and in that area can be considered an expert.
2006-10-28 21:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's just say I know a bit.
And all the family members come to me if they have a computer problem.
And I am known as the geek and puter guru to my friends (they coined it to me, not me)
And I build computers, and have for 12 years.
And I am always learning new software.
Like to keep up on hardware too.
But it's "just" a hobby .. like answers ....
ROFL!
And ... I am also an ooold lady ... a gramma.
2006-10-30 00:51:32 · answer #11 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋