It seems you are styding Computer Science. I have studied networking for 3 years. The studies were in line with Cisco.

If you have a good knowledge of the science related to computers, it is very likely that you prefer to work with Open Source.

I intend to do CCNA and CCNP certification. There are a few barriers. Some of my friends who did the certification was sponsored by the employers. I don't have the luck to get the money from my employer.

Yes, I've just finished my first year of a three year degree. I've programmed a few utilities for both Windows and Linux, but not yet done enough to develop a preference for one or the other.

I much prefer using Linux on my desktop to Windows, but wouldn't mind if I had to use Windows, I don't hate it or anything. My server runs FreeBSD, I doubt that'll change I've had a test drive of Windows 2003 Server and it seems so overly complicated and cumbersome to configure. Plus, in my eyes, the cost of a license isn't worth it.

'Tis unfortunate about your employer not paying for your course, though, if the certifications meant you could get a better, higher paid job it may be worth, in the long run, to shell out for it from your own pocket.

This will find all packages installed (-qa), the name of which contains (grep) the character-string "latex" whatever the case (-i).

Yves.