[TriLUG] essential Linux skills?

Jason Tower jason at cerient.net
Tue Aug 16 12:37:21 EDT 2005


i've taught several linux classes, and i -always- stress points 1, 2, 
and 3 in the "where to get help" portion.  it's amazing how many people, 
even those with years of experience, do not handle these tasks well at all.

Dhruv Gami wrote:
>
> I would look at the following experience/ability:
> 
> 1. Ability to google and get relevant information
> 2. Ability to follow steps outlined in HOWTOs
> 3. Ability to form proper emails to mailing lists asking for support 
> (There are information sources for this too)
> 4. some knowledge about how linux works, concepts of kernel/shell, 
> pipes, some administrative stuff like working with users, logs, 
> installations, patches. But mainly its the first three steps that are 
> most necessary (IMHO)
> 
> I would love to see a professor stressing the importance of finding 
> answers on your own and learning by making mistakes, and asking humbly 
> (and properly) for help.
> 
> regards,
> Gami



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