On Thursday, February 1, 2001, during an interview with Open Source Radio, Linugruven CEO Matt Porter explained the nature of Linuxgruven's business to include professional services, staff augmentation for linux and open source projects and corporate training. He stated, "...our only requirement for technical positions is that you demonstrate a proficiency for linux." He went on to say that this demonstration may be done through the Sair examination or by a test they have developed internally.
In regards to training fees, Mr. Porter went explained that one received 80 hours of training in one month, unlimited lab use during that month, continued access to the lab for another 6 months as well as 6 months of technical support. Porter went on to emphasize that their training program is not a requirement of employment.
When asked about a potential lawsuit from Sair, Mr. Porter responded, "From what we know, there is no lawsuit between Sair and Linuxgruven." He went on to say that he has been in contact with the president of Sair's parent company and that they hope to meet in the near future to discuss "...the whole subject." Porter also said that if it is discovered that Linuxgruven has done something wrong they will admit it and state "...here's how we are going to fix it."
Mr. Porter dismissed rumors of hostilities between the companies, saying, "We are not trying to be completely hostile companies and just go after each other and dig our nails into each other."
The interview in it's entirety can be heard during the rebroadcast of the Open Source Radio Show at www.opensourceradio.com. This rebroadcast will continue to be played through the afternoon of Feb. 8. Check the schedule for details.
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On Thursday, February 1, 2001, during an interview with Open Source Radio, Linugruven CEO Matt Porter explained the nature of Linuxgruven's business to include professional services, staff augmentation for linux and open source projects and corporate training. He stated, "...our only requirement for technical positions is that you demonstrate a proficiency for linux." He went on to say that this demonstration may be done through the Sair examination or by a test they have developed internally.
In regards to training fees, Mr. Porter went explained that one received 80 hours of training in one month, unlimited lab use during that month, continued access to the lab for another 6 months as well as 6 months of technical support. Porter went on to emphasize that their training program is not a requirement of employment.
When asked about a potential lawsuit from Sair, Mr. Porter responded, "From what we know, there is no lawsuit between Sair and Linuxgruven." He went on to say that he has been in contact with the president of Sair's parent company and that they hope to meet in the near future to discuss "...the whole subject." Porter also said that if it is discovered that Linuxgruven has done something wrong they will admit it and state "...here's how we are going to fix it."
Mr. Porter dismissed rumors of hostilities between the companies, saying, "We are not trying to be completely hostile companies and just go after each other and dig our nails into each other."
The interview in it's entirety can be heard during the rebroadcast of the Open Source Radio Show at www.opensourceradio.com. This rebroadcast will continue to be played through the afternoon of Feb. 8. Check the schedule for details.