[Ale-study] Linux system administrator

[B. Robert]

Tx Jim, more info on the last part please about "documentation"


On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:

> Getting started now is both easier and harder than when I started in
> professionally in 1997. Many people start with a CS degree. But many others
> start by finding something that interests them that needs doing and joining
> a project.
>
> I took the crash course. Literally. The windows system kept crashing so I
> dumped it and loaded Linux (RedHat 4.1 to be exact). I had been tinkering
> with it for a while but this time, I never reloaded windows back on the
> box. For me, learning how to do everything in Linux meant not having any
> choice about it. The newsgroups were my prime source of conversation and
> help. Then I found ALE.
>
> In order to get resume credit for Linux knowledge, I got lucky. Because I
> had spent early time tinkering, I put Linux use on my resume. It was a
> factor in getting that first job that Linux use was expected. From then on,
> I always had gear at home I would hack on doing new things while doing the
> "tried and true" stable stuff at the job. Each new skill I learned on my
> own gear, I added to my resume. Many of those turned into a referenceable
> skill used at work over time.
>
> One area that Linux need SERIOUS HELP in is documentation. Being able to
> write clear "how-to" manuals based on actually _doing_ it is vital. When
> the programmers write documentation, it shows and that's not always a good
> thing. Teaching others how to do something really forces the learning of it
> on the teacher :-)
>
>
> On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 9:41 AM, B. Robert <buzibar at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I moved here 2 years ago and looking to start a new career in IT,  I work
>> 2 jobs to support my family and looking to do Linux system administration
>> It would be tough to enroll in a main stream college program and my
>> background has not been strong in computers as i am a High school.
>>
>> I need some advice on how to go about this, from a professional point of
>> view or experience from someone who has been through the same.
>>
>> Looking forward for any guidance
>>
>> Robert
>>
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