On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Kenn
<parabellum7@yahoo.com> wrote:
Greetings fellow Linux fans!
Hi, my name is Ken, I'm a recovering Windows user. ;] After experimenting with several distros over the years I settled on Ubuntu for my typical day to day stuff, file & print sharing etc. I use a few amateur radio apps like fldigi and Gnome Predict sat tracking. When Shotwell or Gimp isn't enough I use Photoshop 7 through Wine. I've done some experimenting with VirtualBox as well. I want to be more in the know on command lines, scripting, small networks and servers, administration and security, running the occasional Windows apps, etc. Paths I'm considering are:
1. Self teach. This approach usually works well for me. I do best at my own pace and still find a good textbook(s) the key to getting started. Experimenting and Google are my friends. I haven't found a Linux book I really like
so far, any recommends?
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Great! This is the #1 requirement!
Public Library: Burton Barr Downtown Library 5th Floor tech section.
PLUG presentations and groups: See
http://plug.phoenix.az.us
Twitter: Command line fu groups, linux gazette, other linux sources and ragazines
2. Community college. My concern is how many times I've entered a program only to find the more advanced classes weren't offered later. Cost and distance are a factor as I live in Fountain Hills.
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No need to go to school unless you want a certification or cannot learn with self paced learning and books.
3. Online classes. Does anyone offer these that are worthwhile?
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I like the free offerings, the security sessions and of course Foss Weekly and Hak5.
You have to find your own knowledge, half the learning is in the search?
4. Private schools. Probably very expensive and intense?
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Again, unless you want to WORK in linux and need a certificate or a degree, this is only good for meeting geeks and prospective partners.
So what do you gurus recommend? If I go for some Linux certs, what institution should I get those from? Are there many employment opps for a Linux Cert holder in Phoenix Metro?
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RHEL ---> Take one of the preparation facttracks (5 days about 3,000 - which teaches you to take the test). You might be able to get a grant for most schools.
Thanks for your input,
-Ken
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