[Linux-aus] linux-aus Digest, Vol 4, Issue 7

Fri Sep 7 12:43:20 UTC 2007

Hi,

i heard from one of my friend that linux-Australia( or may be other linux
groups) users use some live chat software to meet daily to discuss on
different issues, if any one knows pl let me know i would like to
participate.

Thanks

vivek

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>   1. Re: Linux Certifications in Australia (Steve Walsh)
>   2. Re: when are barcamps planned? (Janet Hawtin)
>   3. Report on LA stand at Education Expo 2007 (Sydney) (Pia Waugh)
>   4. Re: when are barcamps planned? (Peter Miller)
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> From: Steve Walsh <steve at nerdvana.org.au>
> To: linux-aus at lists.linux.org.au
> Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:15:04 +1000
> Subject: Re: [Linux-aus] Linux Certifications in Australia
> Hi Karl
>
> I've found the Red Hat training to be one of the linux certs about, as
> it's assessment is purely practical lab based. I know a few people that
> have gotten their RHCE, and they are some of the best, most switched on
> admins able to fix thorny problems that I've found. As I understand it,
> the Novell cert assessment is also Practical, but I haven't looked into
> it very much, so it might be worthwhile following that one down.
>
> The benefit of the RHCT/RHCE cert for an employer is getting a new staff
> member with a proven ability to solve problems in real world situation,
> rather than just someone who knows the theory behind it, but is yet to
> cut their teeth on a firewall change or configuring a DHCP or DNS server.
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> Just My 2 Cents, Your Milage May Vary, expecting a flame at any minute,
> etc
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> Steve
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> Karl Phillips wrote:
> > Hello, I'm currently working in IT in Sydney and I'm looking for some
> > advise. I'm going to do a Linux Certificate and there are two
> > available that I'm aware of: The LPI and Redhat Certs. My previous
> > roles in IT have been on a help desk. I currently hold A+ and Server+
> > equivalant certificates.
> >
> > Can anyone advise which Linux cert holds more credibility? I'm
> > eventually looking to get into small to medium business consulting in
> > the Sydney area, any advise on what certificates and experience is
> > needed for this would be fantastic.
> >
> > Btw my background is about four years administration (hobbyist-not
> > working)  using  Slackware. I've just moved to Suse,  because I like
> > the  idea of  knowing a product inside and out that has large
> > commercial backing (Novell has eDirectory, Zenworks etc).
> >
> > Any thoughts are appreciated, I apologise if the post doesn't quite
> > display as I expected, it's my first post to LA.
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> >
> > Cheers,
> > Karl
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Janet Hawtin" <lucychili at gmail.com>
> To: barcampaustralia at googlegroups.com, "Linux Australia List" <
> linux-aus at linux.org.au>, "LinuxSA Mailing List" <linuxsa at linuxsa.org.au>
> Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:10:02 +0930
> Subject: Re: [Linux-aus] when are barcamps planned?
> On 7/9/07, Ben Balbo <ben at benbalbo.com> wrote:
> > Melbourne are *hoping* to run the next on the 25th and 26th of August,
> > although that time is drawing near and might prove difficult to secure a
> > venue. We could be very tempted to wait a little and hookup with another
> > city for another joint camp...
> >
> > If we do postpone, I think it would be an idea to hold one early 2008 -
> > that way we can advertise at SFD, OSDC and Linux Conf, plus the event is
> > in the summer, which is much nicer... Perhaps the same time as last year
> > (last weekend of February / first weekend of March)?
> >
> > BB
>
> yup March is good for me.
> that chap will be in AU 7/8 October to 7/8 November
> What can we have to show him during that time?
> Its after SFD and before LCA.
> Perhaps we can give him a LUG tour?
> Janet
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> From: Pia Waugh <greebo at pipka.org>
> To: linux-aus <linux-aus at linux.org.au>
> Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 16:54:48 +1000
> Subject: [Linux-aus] Report on LA stand at Education Expo 2007 (Sydney)
> Hi all,
>
> I've blogged a report about the Education Expo stand in Sydney two weeks
> ago
> that was sponsored by Linux Australia and run by several committed
> SLUGers.
>
> Full details and some photos at:
>
> http://pipka.org/blog/2007/07/09/report-on-the-education-expo/
>
> A huge thanks to all the volunteers that helped out:
>
>    * Sridhar Dhanapalan
>    * Grant Parnell
>    * Andreas Fischer
>    * Martin Visser
>    * Jeremy Visser
>    * Rodger Dean
>    * Richard Hayes
>    * Robert Morris
>
> Also many thanks to Red Hat Australia for providing some schwag,
> Everything
> Linux for providing stickers, some CDs and shirt printing on the spot for
> $10, Craige McWhirter for providing two great demonstration computers, and
> Waugh Partners for providing loads of printing and fluffy penguins.
>
> Cheers,
> Pia
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Peter Miller <millerp at canb.auug.org.au>
> To: Janet Hawtin <lucychili at gmail.com>
> Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:18:40 +1000
> Subject: Re: [Linux-aus] when are barcamps planned?
> It's not a bar camp, however it is similar, and has been going for a few
> years now...
>
> I run an annual "Coding and Camping" weekend, inspired by the original
> CodeCon, but with no net connectivity.  Very cheap, very informal, very
> enjoyable, very outdoors.
>
> See http://slug.org.au/node/65
> 2007-09-21,22,23
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> Regards
> Peter Miller <millerp at canb.auug.org.au>
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