jtd wrote:
I seriously doubt this based on cursory querying of two persons undergoing training. There is no understanding of the underlying process. Just rote info about RHisms.
True but in that process, through 3 modules, they learn a lot about linux. And in my institute, command line was strictly adhered to. The first 2 modules of RHCE are very knowledge giving.
When presented with a debain machine they were all at sea.
True again because the RH course does not cover installing tar.gz packages using ./configure, make, make install. It does not cover compiling. Otherwise, it is only the file locations that are different and it should not take long for an RHCE to figure his way out.
Let see if they pass and then check once again. More important they are completely clueless about the gpl, free software philosphy etc. which would make them another brand of serfs.
That has no connection with expertise in an OS.
I would like to add from my limited experience that the best way to learn linux is not just installing and experimenting with it but to use it in daily life. Make a switch to linux and start doing everything in linux. Use command line as much as possible for setups and file transfers. If money permits, have a second or secondhand machine and use it as a server for your routine work. Administer that server through ssh only. Use debian based as well as rpm based distros to widen experience.
Regards,
Rony.
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