UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

larryase:
I actully have an AIX machine that I'm a user on, legacy program, and there is a SparcStation 5 that I'm trying to get an acount on; as well as our internal network has a mix of Unix & Windows. But like I said earlier I'm not an administrator of any kind at my job. But I do plan on bugging the admins now that I'm on days.

dangral:
As far as installing a *nix on my home computer, all 4 of mine run some version of Linux. And in time I'll be working on setting them all up to be some type of server. I also plan to have 'em dual boot, so I can break stuff without screwing up daily activities.
And as far as the bit on a MIS degree, I don't know how much the two have in common, looks like I'll need to look into that.

Thanks for the replys!

-Adam

P.S. larryase I have a Top Secret clearence.

get good at shell scripting so you get intimate with the systems better and quicker .. read a lot of books ... browse the forums for interesting questions ... read some more ... and show the admins that you understand their work ...

most places in boston --- from what i gather in the ads --- want an admin with a comp sci or elect engg degree and/or years of experience ... however, they will also interview people with interesting resumes that show possibilities with the jobs they're posting for ... once you get past the resume filters, you can get in once you convince them that you can walk the walk and not just talk the talk ... and you don't really need a CIS or comp sci degree although they can help a lot ...

btw, i don't have a comp sci degree either ... but i can walk the walk in most places ... the other places i stay away --- for now ... and clearances usually only apply if they're related to the job you're applying for ... but having them won't hurt at all ...