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jacke
send this to my friends whiners
freetshirt
You can be very smart but have no connections and no money and be unable to find a job. Who you know matters way more than what you know.

This list is only an excuse for not being smart, not for being unable to get a good job.

tomjen3
Assuming it is true that who you know matters most, then why not use your smarts to figure out how to get to know the right people?
AdrianRossouw
the site said nothing about finding a good job. it only says you have no excuse not to learn something.

and being smart != being educated.

Igglyboo
No where on the website does it mention not having a job or being unemployed.
lix2333
Yeah, the 'no excuses' part was more in the vein of "you have no excuses not to learn something."
spindritf
It should answer the question "why?" As in "why are those the best?" Or at least carry a short review to help users choose.

For example, while not recommended, MIT Open Courseware is fairly high on the list but it's not very good for self-study. I even remember reading somewhere that it's actually targeted at teachers.

Other than that, it's a fine list.

AdmiralAsshat
I suppose "time" would still be a valid excuse.

Wasn't expecting to see some resources on Bass, though. That'll be handy when my brain is mush after several hours of programming exercises. Thanks!