Is it worth learning SQL server 2k now?

[CoolAmir]

Hi guys The question is simple. Is is worth starting to learn SQL server 2000 now? I've been programming to retrieve data from databases for a while & i'm currently familiar with the db design concepts & SQL. Do u think what i learn about SQL 2000 would be of any use for version 2005? Are the changes so drastic to make my SQL 2000 knowledge useless? Thanx for any tips :)

[Rob Graham]

SQL 2005 builds on the foundation of SQL 7.0 and SQL 2000. Knowlege of an older version will almost always apply to a newer version. We need to graduate from the ridiculous notion that greed is some kind of elixir for capitalism - it's the downfall of capitalism. Self-interest, maybe, but self-interest run amok does not serve anyone. The core value of conscious capitalism is enlightened self-interest. Patricia Aburdene