An introduction and RFC on education path.

[Kenn]

Hi Derek, 

Yes, I noticed the install-fests on the plug site, will keep an eye on the subject for next meet and come check those out. I'm a radio-fan, mostly SWL, scanning and WiFi stuff but I did get my General in 2010 so I could do some transmitting. I also went for it just for the personal challenge. 

Have you used fldigi much? I can usually only decode jibberish, but I was successful with the ARRL PSK31 bulletins. 

Thanks!!!

-Ken



--- On Sat, 6/16/12, Derek Trotter <expat.arizonan at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Derek Trotter <expat.arizonan at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: An introduction and RFC on education path.
To: "Main PLUG discussion list" <plug-discuss at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 9:24 PM


  

    
  
  
    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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