OT: Son to get A+

Well, after completing an online history course, my son,
age 16, has a free hour at school, so rather than sitting
in study hall and staring at the walls, my son, the Principal,
and the computer guy (?) thought it would be worthwhile for
him to get A+ certified.

A+ Complete Study Guide, Sybex $32.99
A+ Core Exam $153.00
A+ OS Exam $153.00

Son able to fix my computer after he downloads a virus
from limewire: priceless.

kpg

kpg

I dont think A+ really teaches how to 'fix a computer after downloading a
virus'

Then again, I don't think A+ teaches much of any use
And probably want to use www.getcertified4less.com to save some money..
($274 for both instead of $306)

Your son could also try and get some friends and do something with them
during that hour? Or perhaps do his homework/studying then so his evenings
are free?


"kpg" <ipost@thereforeiam> wrote in message
news:Xns97479F75C18F3ipostthereforeiam@127.0.0.1.. .
> Well, after completing an online history course, my son,
> age 16, has a free hour at school, so rather than sitting
> in study hall and staring at the walls, my son, the Principal,
> and the computer guy (?) thought it would be worthwhile for
> him to get A+ certified.
>
> A+ Complete Study Guide, Sybex $32.99
> A+ Core Exam $153.00
> A+ OS Exam $153.00
>
> Son able to fix my computer after he downloads a virus
> from limewire: priceless.
>
> kpg

James

Echoed forth from the dank caverns of microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, the
plaintive wail of kpg:

> Son able to fix my computer after he downloads a virus
> from limewire: priceless.

Good to hear that clue apparently runs in the family.

So you were unsuccessful at dissuading him from entering this ghods
bedamned field, eh?<G>

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JaR

JaR <> wrote in
news:Xns9747A2AB56463Talleywhacker@207.46.248.16:

> Echoed forth from the dank caverns of microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,
> the plaintive wail of kpg:
>
>> Son able to fix my computer after he downloads a virus
>> from limewire: priceless.
>
> Good to hear that clue apparently runs in the family.
>
> So you were unsuccessful at dissuading him from entering this ghods
> bedamned field, eh?<G>
>

I'd worry more about the "computer guy".


--
Lasher
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MCP/MCDST/MVMCHA
(Most Valuable Microsoft Certified Head Asploder)

Lasher

JaR <> said something like

> So you were unsuccessful at dissuading him from entering this ghods
> bedamned field, eh?<G>


He wants to major in computer engineering. A step up from my level.


Maybe one day he will invent the InterNeil.

kpg

James <> said something like

> I dont think A+ really teaches how to 'fix a computer
> after downloading a virus'
>
> Your son could also try and get some friends and do something with
> them during that hour? Or perhaps do his homework/studying then so
> his evenings are free?


He has too many friends now, a girlfriend for each day of the
week, an active member of the Beta club, student council,
junior class president, honor roll for the last 11 years, has
a black belt in Tai Kwon Do, and he knows how to program the VCR.


I would like to take credit for all that, but it is most likely
a combination of good genes and good environment. Private school
(nothing fancy, k-12 Christian school) with a wholesome environment
free from drugs and violence, a mom that makes him do his homework
and constantly preaches the value of education.


kpg

kpg

did you hear "James" <> say in news:eLbN6CkFGHA.3944
@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl:

> Then again, I don't think A+ teaches much of any use

I disagree. It's a good starting point












and will get him that ever important job on the Geek Squad...

--
The InterNeil MCNGP#30


- Be reasonable... Let's do it my way.

Neil

did you hear kpg <ipost@thereforeiam> say in
news:Xns97479F75C18F3ipostthereforeiam@127.0.0.1:

> thought it would be worthwhile for
> him to get A+ certified.

if he's interested in compukers, might be a worthwhile thing. Hope he has
fun. (how high a voltage on the corona wire?)

--
The InterNeil MCNGP#30


- "I joined the Lion's Club," Tom said pridefully.

Neil

James <> said something like

> Then again, I don't think A+ teaches much of any use


On the A+. When I took the test it was nothing more than
a light review of computer basics I learned from 1980 to
present. But think about this new generation of computer
geeks. What do they know about IRQ's? With the advent of
Plug-n-Pray there are no dip switches anymore. What about
simple stuff, like making sure the cards are well seated?
Easy stuff, but only after you learn it. In looking at the
A+ objectives I realize that, though basic, there is a lot
of knowledge there that I take for granted, but was gained
over many years of building, destroying, and rebuilding my
own computers.

So, yes, for entry level IT I think A+ has a lot of value.

kp "my computer beeps five time when I turn it on" g

kpg

Neil <guess!!!@gmail.com> said something like

> # Name resolution details: file://c:\temp\185550.htm (1/11/2006
> 8:41:14 AM) # did you hear kpg <ipost@thereforeiam> say in
> news:Xns97479F75C18F3ipostthereforeiam@127.0.0.1:
>
>> thought it would be worthwhile for
>> him to get A+ certified.
>
> if he's interested in compukers, might be a worthwhile thing. Hope he
> has fun. (how high a voltage on the corona wire?)

-600V

kpg