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Re:No Longer an Inspiration by tomjen3 on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @01:36PM (#9382642)
Blacks are also horribly overrepresented in prison - likely because they grow up in poverty. This also makes it more difficult to study and that is the prize of admission to the coding group (you can learn to program for no more than the cost of a computer, an internet connection and electricity).
Re:No Longer an Inspiration by amyjess on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @03:14PM (#9383377)
Yes: it's not just about money, but also about being able to take the time to study and practice.

This affects the really poor: for example, if you're working three retail jobs just to stay afloat, you're not going to have any time to hone your skills or hobbies.

Re:No Longer an Inspiration by err4nt on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @03:37PM (#9383521)
But people in prison have all day to learn new skills!
Re:No Longer an Inspiration by jongraehl on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @08:37PM (#9385221)
And internet and computers whenever they want! (I'm being sarcastic here; not sure 'bout parent err4nt)
Re:No Longer an Inspiration by pekk on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @06:41PM (#9384741)
> you can learn to program for no more than the cost of a computer, an internet connection and electricity

which by no means will ever get you a job in the tech industry. Nice hobby, though.

Re:No Longer an Inspiration by e_d_g_a_r on Wednesday April 15, 2015 @06:42PM (#9384751)
This is simply not true, Gina's blog post itself talks about how she started with a $300 Lenovo; you are pontificating.