[14:13] * thafreak has a self imposed ban after the last two shopping trips to microcenter [14:14] Last trip was buying parts for a project though, so the expense was legit [14:14] still spent way more than I thought [14:14] the time before that though...whoa...drove up and just decided to build a new server [14:14] spent probably $750 [14:15] and I didn't even buy a stack of hard drives...that's usually the biggest expense when i build something [14:15] 4 hard drives for raid adds up [14:16] this server though, no raid...so it was just an extra expensive box...I'm hoping to make the money back in electricity savings though [16:10] are there linux/unix certification centers in columbus or ohio? [16:10] anyone have certs? [16:14] andygraybeal: someone in the osuosc channel might know [16:15] thank yan [16:15] i need a job yano [16:16] something that pays around 40-50k [16:17] i'm seeing this on googs: http://www.cedsolutions.com/computer-training-course/columbus-OH [16:17] [ Columbus, OH - Computer IT Training and Certification Classes ] - https://j.mp/1rdohMZ [16:17] ah [16:17] i usually look on linkedin for jobs [16:18] yea [16:18] cool, i'll do that / keep doing that :) [16:19] i've heard of people having luck on craigslist [16:19] i've never tried that [16:20] yea, i look at cl also [17:55] Cheapest cert is probably LPIC [17:55] costs like $300 maybe per level [17:55] Unless you take the exams at Ohio Linux Fest, then you can get a decent discount [17:56] They're not as well known as like the redhat certs, but those are ridiculously expensive to take [17:57] Talk to itsafork, he used to be the columbus ubuntu lead [17:57] he's down there and I think just changed jobs and he also not that long ago finished his leve 3 cert [18:00] thafreak: level 3 LPIC? [18:33] yeah [18:34] LPIC-3...I've only done LPIC-2 [18:34] I probably need to take an exam soon though...I think I only get 5 years before they expire [18:35] and I'm probably coming up on year 4 now [18:35] that's what gets me about the cert process [18:35] like, I'm already dubious, and to have it turn into a treadmill thing just doesn't appeal. [18:47] yeah [18:48] I'm not looking forward to LPIC-3 [18:48] last I looked, it was geared towards samba/windows integration [18:48] not my bag [18:48] I'm hoping it changes before I have to take it... [18:52] thafreak, cool. i'm looking at the LPIC [18:53] thafreak, and dzho, thanks for helping [18:55] hmm there are study guides on tpb too [19:06] anyone remeber #trainingwarez on efnet in the late 90s? [19:06] seems like forever ago [19:23] so there two series of linux certs: LPIC (linux professional) and LFCS (linux foundation) [19:23] you guys mentioned LPIC, so i assume that that one is more popular than the Linux Foundation series? [19:25] Linux foundation one is pretty new. It was just mentioned a few months ago actually I think [19:27] yea, thafreak ... reading the outlines of the LPICs... and your right... LPIC3 = ldap and active directory integration .. .it's a bummer they want you to learn AD stuff. [19:27] is there any AD prerequisites before you can pass an LPIC3? [19:28] i mean i assume so... [19:28] i have had the luck of admining 80 people LDAP and integrating auth across few apps with it... but no AD :) [19:29] i don't want to touch the windows stuff.. [19:30] I'm hoping it changes and they get rid of the samba/windows stuff and let you chose your own path [19:31] they have been adding extra topics like virtualization and security [19:32] so I'm hoping they let you pic something other than samba eventually [19:32] *cross-fingers* [19:36] how much are the LPIC exams? ... [19:37] I think normally like $150/exam and there are 2 per level [19:38] k [19:39] i'm getting government assistance due to my disability [19:39] i've never had government assistance yet [19:39] they are going to help me pay for the exams. [19:41] i just filed for disability even though i've been disabled for a long time [19:43] i'm pretty stoked [19:44] do i have to have the 'linux essentials' before i can take the lpic1 ? [19:49] okay cool. well i'm happy you said something [21:25] sorry, was away [21:25] I don't think you have to take essentials [21:25] I think that's like a basic all by it self exam [21:25] you can if you want before lpic1 but I don't think it's required [21:25] It's relatively new [21:26] I think it's geared towards like high school students to get their feet wet [21:26] hope that helps... [21:27] * thafreak has to drive home now [21:30] thafreak, i read some of the material for the essentials..... it's an outline of what a computer is and an operating system...hahah it's kind of funny [21:30] your right it's for highshoolers.. or younger i imagine even. [21:43] it's been 17 years since i've studied to get a techy certificate. [21:43] it's way dramatic... but feels like a new chapter in my life... [22:30] just reading through the first lpic1 books i don't know a ton of it [22:30] stuff i just look up on google and never think about or remember [22:30] or really care to remember honestly [22:31] i mean without having to take an exam [22:56] What exam are you taking? [23:03] i'm gonna hopefully take the lpic-1 and lpic-2 :) [23:06] i need to get a job and i'm hoping having some certs will help. i have no college and my experience even though lengthy is not very strong i would say. [23:09] and other than 6 years working at a university... my linux admin experience was at a very small place :( [23:09] Never seen Linux Certification Exams before. I learned something new again today. [23:10] http://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification & https://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications [23:10] [ Linux Certification and Certification Courses - Linux Foundation Training ] - https://j.mp/1Emk43E [23:10] [ Linux Certifications Overview | Linux Professional Institute (LPI) ] - https://j.mp/1Emk2c6 [23:10] like thafreak said LF exames aren't very popular.. they are new [23:11] but LPI exam have plenty of resources [23:11] easily found on websites that our sorely mentioned in some channels on irc. [23:11] so i downloaded a the reference books and cbts [23:14] PCLine_, yes, i have the chance at government assistance to help me pay for the exams.... so i'm going to jump at it. i just applied for disability and got it. [23:17] I need some Certification like .... A+ or Network+ [23:23] yea, i should probably get those too [23:23] i studied for A+ about 20 years ago :) [23:24] it seems so silly now.. but i should probably get it anyway [23:25] some security certifications would be good too [23:25] i knew a guy that got his cissp [23:28] not 20 years.. more like 18 years [23:38] 20 or 18 thats about the same right? [23:43] yea [23:43] at this point it is [23:43] i'm getting too old [23:43] and i'm not even old [23:57] i've never heard of the 'tac' command.. omg [23:58] opposite of cat..... sounds like a bad joke or somethin