The Novell Practicum test for the Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) will require you to prove your Novell Nterprise Linux Services knowledge in a "real life" setting. Your knowledge of both Linux and Novell Nterprise Linux Services will be tested.
The practicum is basically a remote connection to a live server bank with Linux installed. Using the remote access session, you will be given a scenario with tasks to complete. These tasks will include configuring Novell Services on Linux, performing basic Linux tasks, and may even get into some troubleshooting.
You will need to perform these tasks just as you would in a real environment. You will be evaluated automatically on each of the servers and will you receive a pass or fail exam result. The length of the exam is estimated to be about two hours.
There is no "written" test anticipated at this time.
For once, there is nothing written, and you actually have to demonstrate proficiency! No more "wannabes" (*cough*MCSE*cough*) merley memorising and getting the Certification.
As Novell agreedto acquire Suse how will this affect that agreement? Doesn't this mean that Gateway will be offering Novell Suse Linux on their servers?
"An ATA staffer has spent about five hours a day for the past six days monitoring the voice mail and clearing out messages."
(From the article, sorry, I know I shouldn't have read it first.;) )
Don't forget, for the people in the 317 area code, it is a local call, and for those of us with cell phone plans that include unlimited nights and weekends on a national plan, it doesn't cost a thing.;)
Did you read the book? Until you do, you won't understand why everything you're saying is wrong. I used to think the exact same things... but then I read the book, and all of my arguments were swiftly and conclusively defeated.
Yes Mars is farther away, but the Moon has NOTHING ON IT. Everything on the moon has to be carted up there from Earth. Everything. That includes oxygen, and water. That is the large cost you are missing. Carting oxygen and water to the moon is *expensive*.
If you send machines to Mars in advance, they can process the Martian atmosphere into fuel and oxygen while the crew is preparing and/or on its way. (This has been shown to work in simulated conditions here on earth already!)
Seriously, read the book. It's $15 or less, and is really, really good.
Actually, a moon base is less useful, and more difficult to get to fuel-wise than a properly planned Mars base. There is no atmosphere on the moon (Mars' is thin, but there is one), and there is no moisture on the moon, whereas there is on Mars. Therefore, fuel, oxygen, etc., can be generated in situ on Mars ahead of time and made available before the crew gets there. Read "The Case for Mars" by Robert Zubrin for more information.
It is probably no coincidence, then...
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... that Sobig.F expires on September 10th, and the next one will probably come out on September 11th.
...criminals are useful because of the increase in security?
I understand the point, but while response to a negative may bring about a better positive, not having the negative in the first place would, of course, be much better. But then, it's not a perfect world.;)
If a private citizen were to show the interconnections of the power grid on their website, what would happen? How long would it be before the government ordered him/her to remove that information in the interest of "National Security"? Why is it that CNN can show it freely? A similar map was being broadcast on TV all morning.
And as for how the software works, it would be interesting to know just what OS the power company computers were running. Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist (well, ok, that's exactly what I'm trying to sound like;) ) as soon as there were variants on the Blaster worm, a large section of the power went out? Hhhmmm...
Glad I bought their stock...
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I am not hawking NOVL, and I do own less than 100 shares (disclosure complete, post commencing) but I'm glad I re-evaluated them. With their recent release of their products for Linux (which seem to be doing reasonably well), and now with this purchase, it seems that they are serious about Linux. Since they were always great in the directory space, it seems like they just might be positioning themselves to try and contend in directory services again.
Since Mars is so close, it's a shame that more people haven't read "The Case for Mars" (see here, and no, I am not affiliated in any way), as now would be a very good time to put some oftheprinciplesinto practise and land someone on Mars!
It's called a "joke". Geez, I've never seen so many people not get a joke before. The shape of the Milky Way was just too good an opportunity to pass up, and only one person seems to have gotten the joke, and it turns out he was a troll...
Most people who have commented are saying "I'd never trust my life to a robotically controlled plane" and "Oh, no way will I want to interact with a robot". But what you're missing is that this already happens.
As for interacting with robots, all Al Gore jokes aside, it won't be that difficult. People interact with computers all day (for Gen Y it is as natural as breathing). Automated voicemail was mentioned, but while it may be frustrating, when well designed it is more efficient and cheaper (hence why businesses use it!)
And that brings up the other point: most posters have ignored the economic aspect of it. That same factor that is driving jobs to India is the one that will make it so that Marshall Brain is completely correct. Companies need to save money wherever possible, and replacing labourers with robots will be a very big way to do that.
I don't disagree. But you and I have a clue; I was referring to the average run-of-the-mill CTO. They wouldn't necessarily have a clue, so to them, it looks like:
Microsoft: - on the stock market, worth money - can be gotten a hold of - written by managed programmers - licensing tough to deal with, but certain
Linux: - RHAT on stock market, much smaller company - tech support can be more difficult to get - written by "unmanaged" group of people - possible licensing from SCO pending uncertain trial **UNCERTAINTY**
All of a sudden, OSS loses a lot of its appeal. I'm not saying anyone owes SCO anything. I'm saying that MS has orchestrated this to take Linux out of the eyes of CTOs, since they [MS] knew they were losing on price, and were seriously beginning to lose on technical merit. Most CTOs see an **UNCERTAINTY**, and freak. No matter how appealing other things might be (ie, free as in beer/speech) they would rather spend lots of money than deal with something uncertain. And that's a big win for MS, unfortunately.
You can mod me down as a paranoiac, but think about this for a second...
What is the one major difference between MS software and OSS software from a business standpoint? Licensing.
What has Microsoft had so much trouble getting their customers on board about? Licensing.
What is the one thing that SCO is now saying that Linux users must now purchase from them? Licensing.
If you're the average run of the mill CTO, and you were thinking of switching to Linux... you now must think about licensing.
Furthermore, you must think about licensing it from a company embroiled in a lawsuit with IBM, whose future is uncertain.
So, given the choice between free software with no one company behind it, or closed-source software with a company behind it, and licensing on both sides... which do you pick?
The answer is obvious. And that is why Microsoft must be sitting pretty, grinning to themselves - they have effectively nullified the main argument for going with OSS. (Since some of the software can be at least considered on par, technical merits are equal.)
I would think that after a while, there would also be a system that would separate the wheat from the chaff for you, based on a system whose preferences you yourself set. (Kinda like meta-moderations!)
Many blogging sites already tell you which have been updated recently, but more importantly, which are the most popular. They also will break them down based on content and/or channels. Google just bought blogger.com, and with their ranking system, it will only accelerate the trend.
Furthermore, there is also word of mouth. When the second Gulf War started, it didn't take long before someone pointed me to The Agnonist, and I got a lot of good news from that site. All without even looking - I merely heard about it.
The reviewer does like the Yopy, but for an expected retail price of $499, you could get a Zaurus SL-5600 that has essentially all the same functionality, with a better processor (400MHz XScale as opposed to the older 206MHz). Granted, the 5600 only has 96MB RAM, but since they both have expansion slots, that's not really an issue.
Also, the Zaurus already has a large developer community, and has drivers for things like wireless cards, and has plentyofsoftware.
I certainly don't want to see Yopy fail (competition is generally good, and having more Linux PDAs is good), but IMHO they should be offering a little more if they want to be competitive.
Plus, someone with the same email address has posts in rec.sports.rowing...
The bottom line is that if you know where to look, you can find out lots of stuff. Classifying this guy's dissertation isn't going to prevent someone else (from anywhere on the planet) using the same tools he did to do the same things he did.
We either have to control all information (hello, Mr. Orwell!) or accept that information can't be controlled and plan accordingly. It's been said many times before, but security through obsucrity just doesn't work.
According to Apache.org, Apache's latest stable version is 2.0.46. Is that a typo on their part, or are they testing a development version? Also, since 1.3.27 is widely used, it would have been interesting to see how that stacked up as well, having been developed longer.
Either way, to have only 31 errors in close to 60,000 lines of code is impressive!
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From the Novell site:
the test
The Novell Practicum test for the Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) will require you to prove your Novell Nterprise Linux Services knowledge in a "real life" setting. Your knowledge of both Linux and Novell Nterprise Linux Services will be tested.
The practicum is basically a remote connection to a live server bank with Linux installed. Using the remote access session, you will be given a scenario with tasks to complete. These tasks will include configuring Novell Services on Linux, performing basic Linux tasks, and may even get into some troubleshooting.
You will need to perform these tasks just as you would in a real environment. You will be evaluated automatically on each of the servers and will you receive a pass or fail exam result. The length of the exam is estimated to be about two hours.
There is no "written" test anticipated at this time.
For once, there is nothing written, and you actually have to demonstrate proficiency! No more "wannabes" (*cough*MCSE*cough*) merley memorising and getting the Certification.
As Novell agreed to acquire Suse how will this affect that agreement? Doesn't this mean that Gateway will be offering Novell Suse Linux on their servers?
According to this since at least 2002, but I think it's more like since 1997... ;)
Actually, it will still cost them money:
;) )
;)
"An ATA staffer has spent about five hours a day for the past six days monitoring the voice mail and clearing out messages."
(From the article, sorry, I know I shouldn't have read it first.
Don't forget, for the people in the 317 area code, it is a local call, and for those of us with cell phone plans that include unlimited nights and weekends on a national plan, it doesn't cost a thing.
...is going to be in their abillity to abuse their monopoly to force out the other codecs.
:(
I don't foresee technical merit being a factor, unfortunately.
Did you read the book? Until you do, you won't understand why everything you're saying is wrong. I used to think the exact same things... but then I read the book, and all of my arguments were swiftly and conclusively defeated.
Yes Mars is farther away, but the Moon has NOTHING ON IT. Everything on the moon has to be carted up there from Earth. Everything. That includes oxygen, and water. That is the large cost you are missing. Carting oxygen and water to the moon is *expensive*.
If you send machines to Mars in advance, they can process the Martian atmosphere into fuel and oxygen while the crew is preparing and/or on its way. (This has been shown to work in simulated conditions here on earth already!)
Seriously, read the book. It's $15 or less, and is really, really good.
Actually, a moon base is less useful, and more difficult to get to fuel-wise than a properly planned Mars base. There is no atmosphere on the moon (Mars' is thin, but there is one), and there is no moisture on the moon, whereas there is on Mars. Therefore, fuel, oxygen, etc., can be generated in situ on Mars ahead of time and made available before the crew gets there. Read "The Case for Mars" by Robert Zubrin for more information.
... that Sobig.F expires on September 10th, and the next one will probably come out on September 11th.
...criminals are useful because of the increase in security?
;)
I understand the point, but while response to a negative may bring about a better positive, not having the negative in the first place would, of course, be much better. But then, it's not a perfect world.
If a private citizen were to show the interconnections of the power grid on their website, what would happen? How long would it be before the government ordered him/her to remove that information in the interest of "National Security"? Why is it that CNN can show it freely? A similar map was being broadcast on TV all morning.
;) ) as soon as there were variants on the Blaster worm, a large section of the power went out? Hhhmmm...
And as for how the software works, it would be interesting to know just what OS the power company computers were running. Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist (well, ok, that's exactly what I'm trying to sound like
I am not hawking NOVL, and I do own less than 100 shares (disclosure complete, post commencing) but I'm glad I re-evaluated them. With their recent release of their products for Linux (which seem to be doing reasonably well), and now with this purchase, it seems that they are serious about Linux. Since they were always great in the directory space, it seems like they just might be positioning themselves to try and contend in directory services again.
Since Mars is so close, it's a shame that more people haven't read "The Case for Mars" (see here, and no, I am not affiliated in any way), as now would be a very good time to put some of the principlesinto practise and land someone on Mars!
It's called a "joke". Geez, I've never seen so many people not get a joke before. The shape of the Milky Way was just too good an opportunity to pass up, and only one person seems to have gotten the joke, and it turns out he was a troll...
I'd like to point out that I was joking. Hence the ";)" at the end.
...that even alien signals so nicely fit a bell curve? Does this mean the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence will be largely disappointing? ;)
Most people who have commented are saying "I'd never trust my life to a robotically controlled plane" and "Oh, no way will I want to interact with a robot". But what you're missing is that this already happens.
As for interacting with robots, all Al Gore jokes aside, it won't be that difficult. People interact with computers all day (for Gen Y it is as natural as breathing). Automated voicemail was mentioned, but while it may be frustrating, when well designed it is more efficient and cheaper (hence why businesses use it!)
And that brings up the other point: most posters have ignored the economic aspect of it. That same factor that is driving jobs to India is the one that will make it so that Marshall Brain is completely correct. Companies need to save money wherever possible, and replacing labourers with robots will be a very big way to do that.
I don't disagree. But you and I have a clue; I was referring to the average run-of-the-mill CTO. They wouldn't necessarily have a clue, so to them, it looks like:
Microsoft:
- on the stock market, worth money
- can be gotten a hold of
- written by managed programmers
- licensing tough to deal with, but certain
Linux:
- RHAT on stock market, much smaller company
- tech support can be more difficult to get
- written by "unmanaged" group of people
- possible licensing from SCO pending uncertain trial **UNCERTAINTY**
All of a sudden, OSS loses a lot of its appeal. I'm not saying anyone owes SCO anything. I'm saying that MS has orchestrated this to take Linux out of the eyes of CTOs, since they [MS] knew they were losing on price, and were seriously beginning to lose on technical merit. Most CTOs see an **UNCERTAINTY**, and freak. No matter how appealing other things might be (ie, free as in beer/speech) they would rather spend lots of money than deal with something uncertain. And that's a big win for MS, unfortunately.
You can mod me down as a paranoiac, but think about this for a second...
What is the one major difference between MS software and OSS software from a business standpoint?
Licensing.
What has Microsoft had so much trouble getting their customers on board about?
Licensing.
What is the one thing that SCO is now saying that Linux users must now purchase from them?
Licensing.
If you're the average run of the mill CTO, and you were thinking of switching to Linux... you now must think about licensing.
Furthermore, you must think about licensing it from a company embroiled in a lawsuit with IBM, whose future is uncertain.
So, given the choice between free software with no one company behind it, or closed-source software with a company behind it, and licensing on both sides... which do you pick?
The answer is obvious. And that is why Microsoft must be sitting pretty, grinning to themselves - they have effectively nullified the main argument for going with OSS. (Since some of the software can be at least considered on par, technical merits are equal.)
...but unless Dirk Benedict is in it, it just won't be Battle Star Galactica.
I would think that after a while, there would also be a system that would separate the wheat from the chaff for you, based on a system whose preferences you yourself set. (Kinda like meta-moderations!)
Many blogging sites already tell you which have been updated recently, but more importantly, which are the most popular. They also will break them down based on content and/or channels. Google just bought blogger.com, and with their ranking system, it will only accelerate the trend.
Furthermore, there is also word of mouth. When the second Gulf War started, it didn't take long before someone pointed me to The Agnonist, and I got a lot of good news from that site. All without even looking - I merely heard about it.
...is probably to have every undercover agent in Russia drop what they're doing and man some listening devices. ;)
The reviewer does like the Yopy, but for an expected retail price of $499, you could get a Zaurus SL-5600 that has essentially all the same functionality, with a better processor (400MHz XScale as opposed to the older 206MHz). Granted, the 5600 only has 96MB RAM, but since they both have expansion slots, that's not really an issue.
Also, the Zaurus already has a large developer community, and has drivers for things like wireless cards, and has plenty of software.
I certainly don't want to see Yopy fail (competition is generally good, and having more Linux PDAs is good), but IMHO they should be offering a little more if they want to be competitive.
For instance, this is not the first time Sean Gorman has been talked about:
Article in Science Daily
Plus, someone with the same email address has posts in rec.sports.rowing...
The bottom line is that if you know where to look, you can find out lots of stuff. Classifying this guy's dissertation isn't going to prevent someone else (from anywhere on the planet) using the same tools he did to do the same things he did.
We either have to control all information (hello, Mr. Orwell!) or accept that information can't be controlled and plan accordingly. It's been said many times before, but security through obsucrity just doesn't work.
According to Apache.org, Apache's latest stable version is 2.0.46. Is that a typo on their part, or are they testing a development version? Also, since 1.3.27 is widely used, it would have been interesting to see how that stacked up as well, having been developed longer.
Either way, to have only 31 errors in close to 60,000 lines of code is impressive!