On Tuesday 25 July 2006 08:08, Christian Powers wrote: > Anyone, > I am currently a Debian only user at home and at work. Most > of my computers are running 64bit kernels and of course the > others are running 32bit systems and an ARM type system. I am > currently working on gaining some "official" knowledge of Linux > and actually having proof of it. I have been looking closely at > going for the Linux + certification. I understand from reading a > little online, that the test officially uses the RPM package > manager, and thought I would pose this question to the group. Are > there any other Linux certifications that would be either Linux > generic (no special reference to .deb. or rpm, etc), or is the > Linux + something that would be recommended? Any Ideas on Linux > certifications would be greatly appreciated.
I don't think there is a Debian specific certification, most places offer a general Linux certification. For instance CompTIA offers such a course. http://certification.comptia.org/linux/ Also another popular option that offers exams at various places can be found. http://www.lpi.org/en/home.html Not to mention a lot of local colleges, and Universities offer classes and some might do certification. A year or so ago I took an online class that used the compTIA book, called Linus+ Guide to Linux Certification. It was to prepare a person for the compTIA test. I got a good grade on the course but never took the official test. The information was a little dated, and focused mostly on general Linux terms. I have heard that they have a new book out, and some of the information have changed. Here is another link that might be of interest. http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/topics/linux/certification This is for the lpi I believe, but might link up to a local university, as I recall if you bought one of their books, you had an option to take an online course, then take an exam. I do think that these certifications might help you get a job, but the Kernel changes so quickly, and so do the applications that it might be limited in its use. I do think that being involved in a project would look even better. But I guess every little bit helps, regardless of how useful it is. Gnu-Raiz -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
