Re: Linux Journal

[Kara Pritchard <kara@linux.com>]

On Tue, 2 May 2000, John Corey wrote:

> 
> Jeff Licquia wrote:
> > 
> > On Mon, May 01, 2000 at 10:35:02PM -0500, Mark Blunier wrote:
> > >
> > > Why is it that when I picture a 'hard core' Linux users, I hear the sounds
> > > of "Linux certification?  What Linux certification?  We don't need no
> > > stinking Linux certification!"
> > 
> > That would be the dark side calling you.  That's the same side that
> > keeps hinting that you should still be running Slackware.
> > 
> > <ducks>
> > 
> > Seriously, the problem is: can you tell a hardcore Linux user from a
> > script kiddie?  And even if you can, can your boss?
> > 
> > I'd rather work with a hardcore Linux user than someone with
> > "certification", but I'd rather work with someone with "certification"
> > than a wannabe.  And if I don't get to check into someone's creds
> > personally first, insisting on certification is a useful alternative.
> 
> Has the RHCE made it to the various testing centers around the country? 
> Going all the way out to RedHat HQ is just such a hassle, airplanes,
> hotels, etc.  I have seen some jobs on Monster.com (and the like) that
> said RHCE preferred.
> 

The training has, but not the testing. Keep in mind, granted RHCE is 66%
hands on, it's not psychometrically developed. This means there is no R&D
behind the RHCE that makes it legally valid to state that a passing score
RHCE actually proves anything.

Also, LPI exams aren't simple Q&A multipe choice answers. It's not
distribution sensitive. It learns how you answer your questions, and
expects certain answers down the road. You can't just guess. There are
multiple answer questions, and fill in the blank. LPI isn't your standard
paper exam.

- Kara

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Kara Pritchard, RHCE			Phone: 618-398-7360
Linux Users of Central Illinois		kara@luci.org
Asst Dir for Program Development	kara@lpi.org
Author, RHCE Exam Cram			kara@linux.com
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