[CS-FSLUG] Computer Science

[David Aikema]

On 3/9/06, Nathan T. <celerate at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm finding that although I do know how to program and use different
> APIs, I don't know how to apply it so much. I think I'm missing a fair
> bit of knowledge concerning standards on how things are done, for
> example how different networking protocols work and how some common
> problems are solved. I was wondering if someone could point me to the
> right kind of books to learn that from, I'm going to be looking for
> good post-secondary courses on it later on; however, in the mean time
> I'd like to pursue it myself.

If you're looking to buy some books be prepared to see your money
start disappearing rather quickly, as I've found that almost anything
(IMO) worth reading can't be found in your regular public library
(although a university library should stock most of this stuff).  You
might be able to find good material on the web, although sometimes the
quality is questionable.

For the moment you might consider looking at UC Berkeley -
http://webcast.berkeley.edu/courses/index.php as they have lectures
for a number of courses available in video (realplayer) and mp3
formats (note that the central index only shows courses for the
current semester, although there are courses from other semesters
archived online).

Hope this gets you started,

Dave