On Wed, 24 Oct 2001, Yujin Boby wrote: #signed up they need $35 to activate the account). I am new to linux, can't #take up amy work on that. But can do on perl/php/mysql. So if anybody have #more info please post.
This is a long mail. I have tried to make it good reading and worth your time. There is something else that you need to consider. It is true that Linux is an OS which is open for experimentation - and the open source applications make it better too. When I started with Linux [And Unix] seriously, it was without any help and right from scratch. I had to undergo the install process for RedHat 6.1 some 17-18 times.. and I was not much wiser. I looked at the code and though wondered about how it worked, was fascinated that it did work. In all, if you can take it, there is a lot of work that is always there that you can do, in Linux and related things - and a lot of help is there. Coming back to the more important thing - being with Linux for so long a time, I feel that though it is quite stable and things like inetd -> xinetd are few and numbered, I have found it troublesome and at times overwhelming to what they call "keep up with the times". The things change, and their are things that don't. You need to know all the time, that you _know_. This will come from hard work - as in my case. And this can come from brilliant work - as in most of other people's case here. This will definitely not come from arguing with each other - or proving a point for the sake of looking good. 1. If there is a question at the back of your mind, do not rest till you have tried everything you could. 2. When you still can not solve the problem, make sure that you seek the solution [preferably those who know what they are doing and those who know what you were doing. If they don't, tell them.] 3. The only real tool that _you_ have, irrespective of the field you are in, is your mind. Take care of it, take care of your body. Sleep well. Play. This will also sharpen your mind. 4 And when you are at Linux, make sure that the vision about the problem is there, that it is clear - and that you at least know what is missing. Learn to read the error-logs and error messages. Every single error message is a key to a functionality correctly implemented. Start from anywhere - chances are that you will do it right in the end. 4. Read man pages, or info pages for that matter. Apply rule-1. 5. Make problem solving an attitude. It works really well. 6. Approach Linux commercially. It is not an indulgence. It is serious business. You are devoting some hours to a work - try to get some output - Especially since it is possible, unlike closed-source products. Allocate time to it from your 24 hrs and make sure that you are giving it the best slot of the day, the time when you are active and at your daily best. 6. Approach Linux methodically. When you learn about a package or a functionality, try to understand first why is it needed. LILO problem? Read LILO docs and you will realise that for different OSes, it works differently. And then you will realise how the other OSes work. When you want to write a big program, or want people to work on C language, the first thing that you should probably learn is CVS, version control. With time you shall get faster and better. In the end you will turn up to be a brilliant individual who has close to complete understanding of the industry, where Linux is required, where it can fit in and how it can deliver it's best. And by that time you will know most of the things inside out. Trust me - you shall not gain anything out of just knowing the way LILO fails or by being able to hack sendmail. You shall probably look good for a while. And that would be it. This is one feasible way I see, for a person to grow in industry with Linux.. more comments welcome [on/off]line. -- - Rohit (91-22-692)2108 Floor-III Chand Bombay ********************************************************* Disclaimer This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ********************************************************* Visit us at http://www.mahindrabt.com _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
