[Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread mike
Ok i HAVE to relate this to you all. local computer store I like to hang out at one day. an older man (about 50ish) comes in. talks to my buddy Bob who runs the place. Man: Ive got a small problem, and need my computer looked at. are you busy? Bob: yes a bit. we have a three day turnaround

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Larry Price
On Mon, 27 Jan 2003, mike wrote: (man brings in computer and all diskjs, places them on the counter) Man: By the way. what are your standard rates for service, and do you offer any discounts. i am a Microsoft Certified Engineer. can i get a lesser rate? Why certainly sir! Our usual rate is

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Mr O
The entire EULA? Yikers. I can recite the 25 digit keys for 98SE, Win2K, and XP Pro. As well as the keys for Office97, Works, and Win95. I've never read an entire EULA though. :) --- Larry Price [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 27 Jan 2003, mike wrote: (man brings in computer and all

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Cory Petkovsek
I went through 5/6ths of the way for an mcse. One more test and I could have had it. It didn't mean much any more when Microsoft decided to expire them. I'm still interested in certifications, but ones that don't expire like comptia's. Those are entry level tests however. Once I have a base

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Miller
Cory Petkovsek wrote: I went through 5/6ths of the way for an mcse. One more test and I could have had it. It didn't mean much any more when Microsoft decided to expire them. I'm still interested in certifications, but ones that don't expire like comptia's. Those are entry level tests

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Cory Petkovsek
I don't see the point of a certification, unless it certifies general problem solving skill and engineering aptitude. We call that certificate a bachelor's degree. (-: HA! A BS is about worth as much as a certification except a LOT more co$tly! I have eight weeks to go and I'm

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Miller
Cory Petkovsek wrote: I understand the point of certs that expire due to technology becoming obsolete. Microsoft however expires tests for business reasons, trying to force technology into obsolescence, forcing MCSEs to recertify earlier than they normally would to try and force customers on

Re: [Eug-lug]MIcrosoft certifications and what theyre worth?

2003-01-27 Thread dsoper
On Mon, Jan 27, 2003 at 12:02:46PM -0800, Cory Petkovsek wrote: HA! A BS is about worth as much as a certification except a LOT more co$tly! I have eight weeks to go and I'm a *certified* bachelor. Specializing in BS. One of the nice things about a degree program is that they teach you *how*