On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:13:23 -0000, "IMM" wrote:


"Christian McArdle" wrote in message
. net...
Many can adapt to the mathematics of different fields, but designing an
electronic board and designing a bridge are miles apart, irrespective of
sums.

Well, on the surface this is true. However, when you get to the really
deep
stuff, you'll find yourself solving the same sort of control theory
problems
whether you are designing a bridge, or an optimising heating controller.
Whether the solution to the control theory problem is made of steel,
transistors or x86 assembly language is just window dressing.

You oversimplify.


I don't think so. The issue is whether the person knows where and
how to find the information and how to apply it.

It's a dangerous position to be in to have expert knowledge in a
specific technology area but not understand the basis of it and
therefore not be able to migrate to the next technology or something
to the side.

The basic principles remain the same.


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..andy

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