[KLUG Members] Open source choices by governments: Brazil, Israel

[Tony Gettig]

At the risk of starting another lively thread on the value of Linux certification...

I wouldn't bother with Linux+. I passed it, but it has proven to have no
relevance to my resume. 

I'm half ticked/half glad that Novell is requiring LPI certification as a
prerequisite for their CLE cert. 

- Ticked because I already have Linux+, and Novell has used a different Comptia
cert (IT Project+, which I also have) as a prerequisite for MasterCNE (which I
want someday). I figured they would use Linux+ as a baseline too.

- Glad because LPI looks pretty thorough and it will be good to prove to myself
and Novell that I know it. It might also be an indicator that Linux+ lacked the
depth that they wanted CLE candidates to have.

If you want to feel good, do Linux+. If you want to add something meaningful to
your resume, go for the LPI. Either way, you win because you learn.

As for tutoring, I'm not a volunteer. :) But this list, and the searchable
archives, is one of your best resources. Make a list of things you want to do,
then find a Linux way to do it. 


Tony Gettig


Quoting "Nik R." <nrclan@mei.net>:

> Well is has been a few months since I came to a meeting.  I guess I 
> should start.  I just have a hard time understanding things because I 
> don't feel I have a firm grasp on a lot of the concepts (bad 
> Windows!!!).   At any rate, is there anyone willing to tutor someone 
> like myself in Linux?  I am a faster hands-on learner than a read and 
> apply in most cases.  The ultimate goal is to pass the Linux+ for 
> starters, then who knows...
> 
> 
> John Bridleman wrote:
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> >* Nik R. (nrclan@mei.net) wrote:
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> >
> >>Could've just said tonight. lol
> >>
> >>    
> >>
> >But then you wouldn't have known about all the great upcoming presentations!
> ;-)
> >
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