QUOTE(Michelle @ Oct 9 2007, 04:41 PM)

Liar.
No tact. You know, if hadn't shown careful consideration for your feeling and values I could have fuc
king hurt you.
QUOTE(souperstition @ Oct 9 2007, 04:46 PM)

I have my A+, yes, but I just got that for the hell of it because I thought it'd be good to have despite the money I spent taking the test. I just finished an associate's degree in computer science, in software development (or programming). My experience lies more in programming than anything else, simply because I've actually had the proper training for it. I wouldn't say I'm fluent, but I have a pretty good understanding of PHP (although I'm really picky with how it's written) and I've done some programming in Java, VB, Cocoa (a side project), and Rails.
When I was working at Staples, I gained a lot of experience on the hardware side of fixing computers, but even though I had passed the A+ certification, hardware issues were still more trial and error than anything else. Software issues, things I could fix on-screen, were more my strong point.
Anyway, just clearing up the fact that I'm really not so much of a "PC Repair" tech, that's just something I can do as a RESULT of all my computer classes and the fact that I've been taking computers apart since 7th grade. My point is that contrary to Josh's understanding, PC troubleshooting and repair is not the extent of my knowledge.
I'm not sure why the issue is Josh vs. Dani here, though. I'm sure both of us know things that would surprise the other, and I wouldn't go so far as to say that one of us is more experienced.
edit; Ohh, Josh, we haven't talked in a while. I quit the job at Staples. Now I work at the college "HelpDesk" fixing connection problems, resetting passwords, and whatnot, over the network. xD
That's why I said "To the extent of my knowledge". The last time I had talked to you about it was winter last year. Congrats on the new job. I agree. Everyone in IT is different. I would have a greater extent of knowledge in certain areas where you would not, and visa versa.
Hardware is the easiest thing ever. I find the only reason people pay me to install hardware components on their computers is because they are too afraid to do it themselves. They don't want to touch it. They are so scared to that they will actually pay me to touch it. Whatever, it makes me money.
However, software problems are finicky and never ending. They can always be different. There are millions of things that can go wrong with Windows. This is due to the fact that there are millions of options available to you for you to f**k up the operating system. It's as if Microsoft hands you a platter with a billion pills on it (half of them being poison) and says, "Eat one!" Anyway, don't let me scare you those of you aside from (Dani). If you practice good computer using skills you shouldn't have problems.