It's merely a marketing tool.
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't have said it better myself...I'm wondering if RHCE's exist that exclusively are limited to the RedHat way of linux administration? If so....they are merely grasshoppers missing the big picture. It just seems really weird to me...
Most of you zealots have no idea what it takes to make an MCSE
I'm guessing here, but I'll give it a shot:
-2 cups of boiling water
-Add dried noodles, let cook for three minutes
-Open foil seasoning packet, season to taste
done!
Too bad the album never made it to my Lbox for a gripping...I couldn't bear to listen to anymore of their crappy "Kool Moe Dee" lyrical sty-lee. I mean, does anyone still remember Ron Popeil? Hello, 1985.
Thankfully I got my money back...I feel sorry for any saps that actually like this album!
What I don't understand is - Why in the hell would anyone *want* to rip this crap? They should have retired after Ill Communications....they're just making fools out of themselves.
If you oppose / recommend someone NOT be chosen for the job and they get hired - you're hosed. Recommend them all, but choose the 'least of the evils' as the candidate (according to previous criteria posts). A prime case of CYA.
We can argue all day long about "certs are worthless" and "my [fill-in-the-cert(s)] makes me king ka-ka" - but it really comes down to realizing that there's a big picture to IT survival - actually knowing your ka-ka and being able to demonstrate your ka-ka-ness upon request.
My Cost Effective Cliff Notes strategy: 1) Install GNU/Linux 2) Learn everything you can about it and the services that run upon it. (aka. RTF man pages) 3) Save your money and learn a new word - INITIATIVE.
These are optional - only in the case of persuing a certification:
4) Get a book and self-study. Concepts you've learned with GNU/Linux will be a strong foundation toward any other OS specific knowledge. 5) Get your employer pay for your exams, or find a class that includes the exam and tell them it's a training class you really need to become a more productive employee.
What I'm getting at is that, technically, BOTH arguments are correct - certifications must be complemented with real world knowledge, self-determination, INITIATIVE, confidence, and skill in order to be worthwhile.
Otherwise, certs really are useless - and so are the people claiming the king ka-ka title solely because of them.
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It's merely a marketing tool. BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't have said it better myself...I'm wondering if RHCE's exist that exclusively are limited to the RedHat way of linux administration? If so....they are merely grasshoppers missing the big picture. It just seems really weird to me...
Most of you zealots have no idea what it takes to make an MCSE
I'm guessing here, but I'll give it a shot:
-2 cups of boiling water
-Add dried noodles, let cook for three minutes
-Open foil seasoning packet, season to taste
done!
Couldn't resist....
Too bad the album never made it to my Lbox for a gripping...I couldn't bear to listen to anymore of their crappy "Kool Moe Dee" lyrical sty-lee. I mean, does anyone still remember Ron Popeil? Hello, 1985.
Thankfully I got my money back...I feel sorry for any saps that actually like this album!
What I don't understand is - Why in the hell would anyone *want* to rip this crap? They should have retired after Ill Communications....they're just making fools out of themselves.
If you oppose / recommend someone NOT be chosen for the job and they get hired - you're hosed. Recommend them all, but choose the 'least of the evils' as the candidate (according to previous criteria posts). A prime case of CYA.
Requirements:
-no "Benevolent Dictatorship" crap
-frequent Hawaiian Shirt days.
-don't touch my swingline.
We can argue all day long about "certs are worthless" and "my [fill-in-the-cert(s)] makes me king ka-ka" - but it really comes down to realizing that there's a big picture to IT survival - actually knowing your ka-ka and being able to demonstrate your ka-ka-ness upon request.
My Cost Effective Cliff Notes strategy:
1) Install GNU/Linux
2) Learn everything you can about it and the services that run upon it. (aka. RTF man pages)
3) Save your money and learn a new word - INITIATIVE.
These are optional - only in the case of persuing a certification:
4) Get a book and self-study. Concepts you've learned with GNU/Linux will be a strong foundation toward any other OS specific knowledge.
5) Get your employer pay for your exams, or find a class that includes the exam and tell them it's a training class you really need to become a more productive employee.
What I'm getting at is that, technically, BOTH arguments are correct - certifications must be complemented with real world knowledge, self-determination, INITIATIVE, confidence, and skill in order to be worthwhile.
Otherwise, certs really are useless - and so are the people claiming the king ka-ka title solely because of them.
My too-sense....
Now how am I supposed to enlarge my p3n15?
Not so silly, SCO can write crazy small. Maybe this is how McMuffin made it through high school?