If he reads this column, he is probably laughing at us...as he glances at
his
certs plastered on the wall across from his desk....hehe
>===== Original Message From "Leigh Anne Chisholm" =====
>Okay, okay. Who'd ever to think to look at the back of a book for author
>credentials? I looked inside. I looked at Todd's website. I DIDN'T flip
>the book over.
>
>Todd's a CCNP... (and MCSE, MCT, MCNE, and CNI).
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
>Leigh Anne Chisholm
>Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 11:11 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: RE: Cisco Press Vs Sybex Which Way Forward ===> [7:13243]
>
>
>Howard's got some excellent points in his post--especially with regard to
>the fact that even though you haven't passed a particular exam doesn't mean
>that you're not qualified to develop material for that exam...
>
>Although I can't find any information as to exactly what certifications Todd
>has, I wouldn't dismiss the lack of formally presenting his certifications
>as that he doesn't hold those certifications. I would strongly suspect that
>he does. Like Todd, I too write certification material for Sybex. Anyone
>who developed the original Sybex "Virtual Test Centers" was required to
>write the corresponding certification exam. I'd suspect Sybex expects the
>same of Todd -- that they expect him to write the corresponding exam for
>each book.
>
>With respect to your dismissing Todd based on the CCDA book--Todd's listed
>as a "contributor". That doesn't mean that he put the book together
>himself... exactly what his role was in the production of that book is
>vague.
>
>Some people like Todd's books because he approaches things differently than
>Cisco Press books do--and that's what Sybex offers that's different from
>Cisco. If you have nothing unique to offer over your competitor, you have
>no product. Some people like Sybex best, others like Cisco best.
>Personally, I like being able to get the guts of the information while also
>getting background as to why things work the way and anecdotal stories about
>how things may have been implemented. Howard B's definitely a great
>resource when it comes to history and experience - not only because he's so
>incredibly knowledgable, but also because he enjoys sharing his experiences
>with others which enhances their knowledge bases. I don't think you'll ever
>find a Cisco Press (nor Sybex) book talking about 1's and 0's being like
>smoke--the 0 bits float in the air like cigarette smoke, while the 1 bits
>fall to the floor. Or what about the problems associated with running
>telephone lines on farmer's fence posts? And when I write, I try to
>incorporate things people might not be aware of and that's what makes what I
>have to offer different than anyone else. I have my own unique
>experiences... And for some topics, I've got more experience than others,
>so you'll find some of my material better than others. Welcome to
>"authordom" (as I like to call it).
>
>
> -- Leigh Anne
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
>Oletu Hosea Godswill CCNP, CCNA.
>Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 3:35 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Cisco Press Vs Sybex Which Way Forward ===> [7:13243]
>
>
>Hi group,
>(Please contribute to this trend from you own experience.This is my own
>experience and perception and I will accept responsibilities for been wrong
>and will learn from my errors through your contribuctions)
>
>I wrote my last CCNP exam 23rd of last month and that was BCRAN, all through
>my CCNP series I used Cisco press except for BCSN ---I did not use any book
>for this exam, I depend on the internet, CCO and many white papers on RIP,
>RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
>
>I wrote my CCDA exam two days ago and I used Sybex cos I could not lay my
>hands on Cisco press. Guess what, I saw hell in the exam hall. At the end of
>the day I passed not because I have read the sybex book but because of the
>residual knowledge I had gathered from my CCNP series and other things. From
>then I made a decision never to read sybex. Even 20 minutes before the exam
>at
>the exam centre I saw cisco press book displayed on the bookstand,
>curiousity
>made me to pick it and just flip through it, on going through it, I
>discovered
>that I was not yet prepared for the exam going by the standard set by Todd
>lammle in his sybex book, but it was too late to cancel the exam, I had to
>write it anyhow and thank God I passed.
>
>I will be taking my CID to obtain my CCDP by the end of this month, I have
>taken the extra effort to comb the whole town and have secured a Cisco press
>book for that exam.
>
>Todd Lammle would do us in the networking field a lot of good if he go and
>get
>his CCNP. He can't be writing CCDA, CCNP and CCIE books gear towards the
>exam
>proper, without passing through the examination process. Good, he might be a
>good writer and also might have some wealth of experience. But you would
>agree
>with me that, the exams are different scenerio from the day to day hands-on
>job and it is a different ball game from one having experience. Many who
>boast
>of tons of years of experience can go in for these exams and still fail it.
>
>Let Todd Lammle at be patience and only write books for which he is
>certified,
>by this he will gain more popularity. I like his books for their simpilicity
>and easy of understanding, but what am against is that do not use that to
>shield me from difficult and complex areas the exam would be bordered on.
>
>Am sorry, not against Todd Lammle in any sense, I appreciate his great
>contributions to us the networking folks, am only trying to suggest ways
>through which he can really be of more immense surpport and help to us.
>
>Please you are free to confirm or otherwise contradict what I have just
>said.
>
>I wish you all well.
>
>My 2 cents
>Regards.
Have a great day!
Jenn
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