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Look folks I hate taking test, whats it prove. It proves you can study thats it. It has been my experience that situations happen that are not on the test. But the nice thing abou the cert is that you know your s*!@ and that is what set you apart from the rest.
to some it up a qoute from Nike "Just do it!"
and a quote for Larry "Gitr Done".
Work on the system you want to cert in. Right Know I am on Ubunt/Kubunt, Due to my course is going to be Linux+. I just took the eval that was posted eariler in the thread and scored a whopping 21, i need work.
Dear Acid,
further to previous comments, how do you justify building a business on the back of open source material and then guard it jealously because you paid for that knowledge to start with. This is not in the spirit it was intended. It is fair that people can make money from their skills but it is not so to make it so expensive that it becomes like an exclusive club.
Sweet, thanks for all the valid email addresses to add to my SPAM mailing list..
Seriously though I wouldn't post my email address here, in the clear. a PM would have been a better idea..
Dear Acid,
further to previous comments, how do you justify building a business on the back of open source material and then guard it jealously because you paid for that knowledge to start with. This is not in the spirit it was intended. It is fair that people can make money from their skills but it is not so to make it so expensive that it becomes like an exclusive club.
Fred.
There are other valid certification options for Linux that are not as Expensive as Redhat.. Such as LPIC and SUSE
If you have a solid base in Linux knowledge then the specific distro shouldn't be a huge concern for certification.
* Linux+ $232 ($186 for CompTIA members)
* LPIC exams: $100 each
* CLP exam: $195
* CLE exam: $195
* RHCT exam: $349
* RHCE exam: $749
* RHCA exams: 5 exams at $749 each (unless purchased in a bundle)
* RHCSS exams: 3 exams at $749 each (unless purchased in a bundle)
The prices above were accurate as of this FAQ's publication date - check with the vendors for up-to-the-minute pricing. Some exams are available internationally at other prices (using the local currency).
RedHat is free to charge however much they want for their exams.. no matter how overpriced it may be.. Just remember they are not the only game in town.
Dear Acid,
further to previous comments, how do you justify building a business on the back of open source material and then guard it jealously because you paid for that knowledge to start with. This is not in the spirit it was intended. It is fair that people can make money from their skills but it is not so to make it so expensive that it becomes like an exclusive club.
Fred.
This is just nonsense. I really don't see how to even reply... Open source software is not about being the Magical Man from Happy-Land, in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane. There are plenty of very strong moral undercurrents to it, but to say that anything that has ever shared the same room as some open source code has to be given away for no logical reason I can think of it daft.
Dear Acid,
you struggle to reply so do I but cannot leave it thus. You start to sound like Adam Smith. Education remains the hope of the less well off to drag themselves into a more comfortable life and so when firms limit that knowledge, then it is inexcusable.
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