[SLL] Linux training

[Phil Hughes]

I have to agree here. I/we used to do UNIX training. That's when "the world 
was the command line" and "computers cost money".

Today, you can hand someone a [K]Ubuntu CD and tell them to go play. And, for 
any problem, a Google (or Linux Journal, of course) search will give them 10 
to 100 answers.

For me, this is what learning Linux is like: 
http://www.nicaliving.com/image/tid/25

On Wednesday, 18 de July de 2007 13:59, Chuck Wolber wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007, Michael wrote:
> 
> > I'm trying to get some linux training for one of my employees and can't 
> > seem to find any in the Seattle/Bellevue area. If checked 
> > Seattle/Bellevue CC and there don't seem to be any. He's got the 
> > absolute basics but I need him to have some better skills and while 
> > we'll be doing OJT I wanted to see if there was a program we could pay 
> > for. Can anyone through out some suggestions for me?
> 
> I used to run a training company... I hate to be harsh here, but I've 
> found that if skill acquisition isn't self directed and self motivated 
> then you're just throwing money away on training. If the employee is new 
> to the workforce, then it's apropos to have just the basics down and it's 
> probably worth the risk to train 'em. If they're a seasoned worker and 
> they're not babbling on about Linux this and Linux that, then they 
> probably don't have the self directed interest to make your money 
> worthwhile...
> 
> Just my (cynical) 2c worth...
> 
> ..Chuck..
> 
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