On Wed, 2003-01-22 at 01:20, Anne Wilson wrote: > But as I said almost a year ago, it's not as easy to find a linux tech as a > windows one. > > Anne
Actually, that's changing quite quickly. Also, keep in mind this: There is a difference between a true Windows tech, and someone that's being paid to just apply what little knowledge they have, or familiarity they have with Windows. Windows - any version - can become quite a complex troubleshooting task - and many "said techs" tend to format and reinstall instead of getting down to the meat and potatoes of the issue. When I was hiring techs (contractors), I would get one or two good techs out of 20 applications/resumes. I didn't ask "Microsoft out-of-the-book" questions, neither. I set up several machines with problems, and had them fix them. If they made it, they got a job. If not, then they didn't. The IT world is filled with "Windows techs" that are far from being true techs at all. I've met more MCSE's that didn't have a clue than you'd believe. There are heaps of "Linux techs" out there that are completely the opposite. They know their shit, but they're generally quite quiet about it. They've been out there for years - some of them have found a niche and stayed there - others have created their own companies and moved ahead... -- Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:00:00 +1100 8:00am up 5 days, 17:43, 5 users, load average: 1.33, 0.60, 0.36 ------------------------------------------------------------------ | __ __ | kuhn media australia | | / ,, /| |'-. | http://kma.0catch.com | | .\__/ || | | |=================================| | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' | stephen kuhn | | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | |/ ._/ |"""""""""| | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | |'. `\ | | | icq: 5483808 | | ;"""/ / | | | | | smk ) /_/| |.-------.| | mobile: 0410-728-389 | | ' `-`' " " | Berkeley, New South Wales, AU | ------------------------------------------------------------------ linux user:267497 * RH 8.0 * PC/Mac/Linux/Networking/Consulting ------------------------------------------------------------------ disbar, n: As distinguished from some other bar.
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