Bounce_It_jerry@iss.u-net.com_.bin (J French) wrote in 
news:3ed462e3.6010431@news.btclick.com:

> IME computers get at your brain, they change the way you look at
> things, some people are susceptable - some are not
> 

I was in the military when they stated shifting from 
mainframes/dumbterminals to small computers for alot of things. 
On the subject of programming I told them that there are two groups I could 
count on for being able to program. Those who could write clear OI's 
(operating instructions, manuals for day to day jobs), and the other was 
mothers of small children.

After the laughs I would tell them that programming was a step-by-step 
painstakingly clear procedure with checks every step of the way to make 
sure things were done right. "Its like teaching a 5 year old how to tie 
their shoes. Actually, its like teaching a 5 year old how to tie their 
shoes, over the phone. If you can do that, then you too could be a 
programmer."

Gandalf  Parker

-- Personally I would rather hire someone who knows 3 "dead" programming 
languages than an expert in some latest one.