Hey, not so hard. While it may not be news to you nerds and geeks, it is to me. I'm 62 and am teaching myself electronics. I've had a full business career and am looking for something new. If this helps me, so much the better. Yes, I do read the comments.

I agree, but remember, they are people too. Maybe some out of work Bank Executive - or a student trying to pay off his/her loan. I get my auto warranty call once a day, every day, whether I want it or not. I usually don't get creative with them as long as they're nice. The emails are a different matter. They spam me, I f**k with their minds.

Details, I need details. Operating system. Hardware. Software language. Lines of code. Was it in English or Polish. Miles of cable. Google needs better a better translator; it is almost impossible to read; maybe it should count as a funny post. My cleaning lady comes Wednesday - should I ask her to redo this?

Try http://www.arrl.org/ for original stories. If we had another 4 years of Bush we would be in a world of hurt. Do nothing, tell nothing. The court made an 180 degree turnaround after reading the FCC's non-redacted script, just as anyone will. A small group of geeks can make a difference.

I have a BS in math. While working I went nights to get an MBA in Operations Research. Picked up all the business courses that a math undergrad doesn't get. BTW, never did use the Operations Research much. Just knew I could get a lot of computer science and math that I could get good grades in. Check around for CS specialties in the MBA programs.