At 01:14 PM 1/25/2001 -0400, Gary Nolan wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>I am currently working on my BTI (Bachelor of Technology Information) at my
>local University. One of my professors thinks I should take a "newer"
>programming language. I already know Fortran, Cobol, RPG, Transact, Basic,
>and 17 years of 3000 experience. Do I really want to learn another language?
>Like I need this on top of looking for a job!
>
>What do you think I should take, Java, C++,,,,(etc)?
>Any and all suggestions welcome.

IMHO, it would behove you to learn one of the "Computer Science" languages
in order to round out your resume and experience.

I think that it is a toss-up between C++ and Java but there are obviously
fanatics on both sides.
Pascal would suffice but it is somewhat less popular on a resume than it
once was.



Brian Duncombe  [log in to unmask]  http://www.triolet.com
voice: 1-877-TRIOLET (874-6538) (905)632-2773 fax: (905) 632-8704
"Inside every large program is a small one struggling to get out"
C.A.R. Hoare