Any Linux users here?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaveNull

Not sure if trolling or serious.

Knowing how to drive a *nix operating system is part of any well rounded set of tech skills. One reason to get started with Linux is that you can learn it for free instead of having to pay for Microsoft training or the licenses to set up a lab in your own place.

If you're doing security on the red team, either the tools are linux based, or you've got to work to get the Linux tools working in a Windows environment or run Linux in a VM.

You are so FOS. Dude, a n00b will never have a better chance at a career in Linux than Microsoft. It's really bad advise to give people who just want to enter the field.

Originally Posted by DaveNull

Now I wouldn't call what I do traditional, nor would I say that I work in the "IT Shop" for my organization per se.

That explains a lot.

[DaveNull]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

You are so FOS. Dude, a n00b will never have a better chance at a career in Linux than Microsoft. It's really bad advise to give people who just want to enter the field.
That explains a lot.

Putting aside the attention to detail that you give to proofing your own posts, I'm not sure if you actually read what I or the OP wrote.

Neither he, nor I, suggested that he should be or actually is pursuing a "career in Linux" over something else.

Learning Linux helps generate critical thinking skills which can be applied in any type of situation and don't clearly stand out on a resume. In particular, working with a security based distro like Kali/Backtrack gets a person's feet wet with things like TCP/IP, firewall configuration, bash scripting, email administration and troubleshooting and gives someone a healthy sense of skepticism when it comes to things like antivirus.

I suppose it's a difference in perspective. If you want to get a "job" instead of a "career" then just learn the bare minimum and go do that 9-5. If you want a "career" then go build a set of skills, enhance your ability to solve problems and find an area within technology that you can feel passionate about.

As far as your tremendously insightful "That explains a lot " response, how about you point out why my comments and perspective are less relevant than yours because I don't work as a line IT worker.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaveNull

I suppose it's a difference in perspective. If you want to get a "job" instead of a "career" then just learn the bare minimum and go do that 9-5. If you want a "career" then go build a set of skills, enhance your ability to solve problems and find an area within technology that you can feel passionate about.

As far as your tremendously insightful "That explains a lot " response, how about you point out why my comments and perspective are less relevant than yours because I don't work as a line IT worker.

I was making no judgement on the quality of Linux vs. Windows. Just stating the facts in the business world.

I've been hiring techs in the SAN, Windows, Vmware, SharePoint, Exchange, AD, SCCM, SCOM, Blackberry and Unix fields for over 6 years now. Best in world level down to entry level techs. I work with tech people don't even know exists. I think that qualifies me to offer a learned opinion on how to best enter the I.T. field and have a long career.

That being said I shouldn't discount your opinion and experience. My bad. Sorry for coming off as a dick.