The top 10 dead (or dying) computer skills

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by coby, May 26, 2007.

  1. #1
    The list:

    1. Cobol
    2. Nonrelational DBMS
    3. Non-IP networks
    4. cc:Mail
    5. ColdFusion
    6. C programming
    7. PowerBuilder
    8. Certified NetWare Engineers
    9. PC network administrators
    10. OS/2

    The article

    I believe C Programming is still alive...
     
    coby, May 26, 2007 IP
  2. Computerized

    Computerized Well-Known Member

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    I haven't even heard of most of those lol. I guess they really are dying.
     
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  3. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    C programming + Nonrelational DBMS is still used in many software companies.
     
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    lorien1973 Notable Member

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    its not a computer skill; but my handwriting has gone to shit since i type all the time now.
     
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  5. Luke Beale

    Luke Beale Peon

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    Mine was always bad :rolleyes:
     
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    uttoransen Prominent Member

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    i don't think c programing is dying, c can still make many drivers etc programes which are pretty much helpful!:rolleyes:
     
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    ah cold fusion:(
     
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    I remember when OS2 was big...they used it @ TI where I worked! 1993 :eek:
     
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