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Ask Slashdot: What Should a Unix Fan Look For In a Windows Expert?

andy5555 writes "I am hardcore Unix (and recently storage) fan responsible for our server department. Most of the servers run (you guessed it) different types of Unix. For quite a long time, Windows servers played very little role, but sometimes we get applications from our business departments which run only under Windows. So it seems that we have to take it seriously and hire a few Windows fans who would be able to take care of the (still small but growing) number of Windows servers. Since I am Unix fan, I have very little knowledge of Windows (some of my teammates may have more, but we are not experts). If I have to hire such a person I would like to find someone who is passionate about Windows. It is easy for me to recognize a Windows fan, but I don't know how to test his/her knowledge. There are some sites with typical Windows interview questions, but everybody can read them and prepare. How would you recommend the hiring process to proceed? What should I ask?"

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  1. Don't get upset... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    When he gets paid more than you, has more marketable skills, is not a neck-beard loser. Windows professionals are in every case that I've seen infinitely more professional, understanding, and personable than freetards like yourself.

  2. Re:Well, not calling them a "fan" might be a start by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I read the OP as saying, "I love *NIX and that's all I really know in depth as an Admin. I have no clue how to find someone similar for Windows. How would I go about that?". I didn't read it as condescending, but clearly many here did.

    Because this place is full of over sensitive little twitts..... must be more mac users now.