the toe of webdev

I am not entirely sure if it is reason to worry or not, but I contacted my professor as to why we were instructed to find and download Visual C# Express 2003 — their response was that they had not yet updated the material to cover 2008, but perhaps 2005 would suffice.

I questioned also why the class was directed to Google in search of the downloads instead of being given a direct link.  I was told (verbatim mind you):

Honestly, it’s a good exercise for people to get used to locating information online – especially on MS’s site.  The more practice folks get, the better.  Besides I only want the ‘adventurous’ to go get the newest version.  Remember our text was written with 2003.  If you can’t find and install the newest version, then you probably will be freaked out by the differences between your screen and the text.

I cannot lie and say that I’m not completely worried as to the competency of either the professor or the curriculum.  I’m also not entirely sure how the professor feels this little “exercise” will benefit those seeking to program in C#.

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