RE: RE: Your new book

From: April Wells <AWells_at_csedge.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 06:24:26 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.005D419F.20031023062426@fatcity.com>

I took a discrete structures for computer science math class as an undergrad. It was great, once I got past the Swedish accent of the instructor and figured out that "contraposite" was the contra opposite.

Yes, a highly recommended class, even if you don't do well in it. It changes how you approach things.

April Wells
Oracle DBA/Oracle Apps DBA
Corporate Systems
Amarillo Texas
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i took a discrete math class last summer at a state university. Id recommend for all technical people. I hadnt had math in 10 years and found it extremely difficult(half the class failed). the problem solving skills you get out of doing are incredible. No you dont learn new oracle commands but your able to solve problems easier.

I found that understanding data modelling and general algorithm writing is easier now as well. It also blends well with undergraduate computer science classes(which I found to be more difficult than actually doing my job, btw).

Im planning on taking more math over the next few years. Just not sure what to take. I dont really like it. Its one of those things that sucks to do while you learn it,but when your done your glad you did it.

thanks for the in depth posts Carrie.

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> From: "Thater, William" <William.Thater_at_carrier.utc.com>
> Date: 2003/10/23 Thu AM 09:39:24 EDT
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
> Subject: RE: Your new book
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> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 7:15 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
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> Niall,
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> This is a very kind, and I believe (maybe it's only hopeful belief) a very
> accurate depiction of what the book is. I have read Hawking's note to

which

> you refer. Honestly, I included the formulas for two reasons:
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> 1)       To communicate the relationships of trace lines to each other

would
> have been virtually impossible to do economically with words. I really don't
> know how I would have done it, since there are so many necessary references

> to the central e ~ c + sum(ela) equation.
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> 2)       In the queueing chapter, I believe I needed to show people my

work.

> Otherwise, I don't know how they could have confirmed or refuted my
> statements...
> [Shrek] 
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> oh how the last one brings back memories of teachers yelling at me "yes
> that's the right answer, but you have to show your work!"  and me saying
> "but that's the only answer that fits!"... i lost every time.;-)  and i

got

> bad math grades too.;-)
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> not having read the book yet, i for one, am glad you did show the work

even
> if it is hard to follow. i like authors who don't think the reader has the

> lights on but no one's home.;-)
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> Bill "Shrek" Thater     ORACLE DBA      
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> "I'm going to work my ticket if I can..." -- Gilwell song
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>                 william.thater_at_carrier.utc.com
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