more Sponsorship

[Brian Densmore]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shayne Patton
>
> these tests.  I will probably go to Chicago next week to offer up 
> suggestions on the rewrite of the Linux+ test.  One of the 
> ways we could 
> contribute would be through setting up vouchers for y'all to 
> take these 
> tests.  I know, I know "the 133t don't need to prove it w/ a 
Funny, I use Linux every day, but doubt I could pass the exam.

> certification".  However, HR people and potential customers who are 
> rather less than 133t, view these certifications as a way of 
> gauging how 
> good you are (or something).  Plus, it's a good thing for a 
> n00b to have 
> on a resume.  Anyway, I don't really believe in certification 
Some certifications are better than others. I know people graduating
high school that can't effectively communicate. I know people with 
college degrees who don't know squat about what the diploma is
supposed to say they are competent in. I have nothing against
certifications, but they are not the be-all-end-all of knowledge.
After all, there was that mechanic back in the 60s that built a
rocket bike in his garage and broke the speed record set by a team
of engineers who spent millions designing theirs. Sadly there was a fire
in a UK museum recently and the cycle was destroyed.

Still I would like to have a Linux cert., provided I truly earned it.

Well I'd say your offer to sponsor the LUG is quite generous. Almost sounds
like a free lunch. Wonder how long it will take to abuse that relationship.

One thing the LUG could use more of is presentations (demodays) and speakers.
I'd be up for a certification test voucher. Although finding time to
study and take it will probably be decreasing exponentially in the next few 
weeks/months/years as I become a new dad. ;')

Maybe I should write a self-propagating picture album...

call it W32.photoz ...

Nah.

Brian