...to the point that a linux user, who tries to understand the system, is
put OFF asking, cause he'll get RTFM'd...  Not a good look...  I myself,
will always answer to the best of my ability, and question put of me...  If
I dont know, I'll admit, I dont know, but if I *do* know... I am more than
happy to...

...SHARE...

It's the one thing...  and possibly only thing, that annoys me about Linux
people...

----- Original Message -----
From: Sascha Beaumont <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: clug <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: Linux +


> >
> > There are students, like myself, who took this course as a Linux
> beginners entry point, & may be disappointed at the accelerated pace.
> Advertised as (computer) 'industry experience expected', this is
> currently being misinterpreted as 'Linux experience expected' - a subtle
> but critical difference for newbies to best learn. The immersion is
> likely to beneficial, so long as iteration of detail is not forgotten.
> >
> > The problem is, the natural instinct of *nix gurus is not to teach!
> >
>
>
> I had a quick squiz at the information avonmore provides and I was under
> the impression that the course was aimed at someone who has had around 6
> months linux experience - so presumably confident in using the system,
> but probably needing some serious pointers in system administration.
>
> I'll have to have a second look, it does sound like they may be
> confusing prospective students who may not have that experience. Time to
> submit a bug report maybe..
>
> And you're right, gurus dont tend to teach in the usual sense, they
> provide pointers for you to learn yourself. Its the linux way, RTFM and
> search the web ;)
>
>
> Sascha

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