I'd like to chime in on this one. Im new to the group. But not new to Linux. Ive got 10 years experience with Linux. For the most part Everything Ive learned about Linux has been through books, magazine articles, documentation, and trial and error. There was one friend that I could call on the phone and talk to about it. But my circumstances were a bit different from the rest of the group. So I don't expect people to understand what it was like to be the only one using Linux and cut off from the rest of the Linux world without being able to get help. If this confuses people - you can talk to me privately about it and I will explain.
For the most part, Im a hobbiest with a massive wish that I could go Professional. It is a dream I have had for many years. I also realize that may never happen. But I love to learn. I would love to be able to get with somebody that knows SELinux and go through all of the insides. I would love to learn Java. I would love to sit and listen to presentations about Professional level subjects that I could learn from and grow with. I have a secret wish to build a cluster in my closet. At this point I have no idea what I would do with the thing. But I would love to build it and run it for fun. I also have a dream of getting LPI certifications. That would make me really proud. I guess what Im trying to say is that just because somebody is classified as a hobbiest, does not mean they have no interest in learning about the pro stuff. So don't count us out on that either.
