On Sat, 9 Sep 2000, Minh Van wrote:
> do people use linux with real expectations of gaining 'pure' linux sys
> admin positions or do they use it as a sort of primer for unix admin jobs
> ?
Neither. I use Linux because it's fun, and because it expands my knowlege
base into other useful areas.
> would, and could somebody who uses linux expect a realistic (good) outcome
> from an employer demanding linux or linux-related skills ? i'm just
> wondering about the potential demand or better likelihood of somebody who
> puts the effort to master it and the corresponding professional
> recognition that linux gives them ?
Speaking from experience - most employers who claim to want Linux skills
are really looking for cheap, general purpose sysadmins. I had one mob
supposedly agree with my requirements with respect to salary etc, then
when I showed up to sign the contracts they said "Well, we really don't
want to pay this much, so..."
Needless to say, I told them to shove the job, and exactly where.
DaZZa
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