Hello,

I'm a Computer Engineering student at Portland State University and am seriously trying to broaden my horizons in UNIX. My goal is to eventually become an excellent sys admin, but alas...I'm just starting off on this path. I am relatively new (though not unexposed) to UNIX and struggling with some routine newbie decisions. The question regarding books and texts is well covered by earlier threads, THANKS! The most difficult for me, however, is the question of system purchase. What type of box should I buy? If networking is the heart and soul of UNIX should I buy a couple used blade 100's to learn on/play with? Will these be powerful enough?

Thanks for any help!