Hi Ken. Welcome to the list.
Since you mentioned some amateur radio apps, I'm guessing you're a ham.
Well there are at least two of us on the list. In her reply Lisa
expressed the importance of Number one on your list. I agree with her.
Something I would suggest is going to the installfests. In the late 90s
and early 2000s I was taking some computer classes at GCC. I learned a
lot from watching their IT people working on machines and asking
questions. At the installfests you can ask questions of whoever is
there. Also you'll have the chance to see hardware you might not have
at home.
On 6/16/2012 14:29, Kenn 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?
>
> 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.
>
> 3. Online classes. Does anyone offer these that are worthwhile?
>
> 4. Private schools. Probably very expensive and intense?
>
>
> 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?
>
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
>
> -Ken
>
>
>
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