[lug] Greetings

[David L. Willson]

Linux needs system administrators (the people that manage servers) and programmers (the people that make software) and analysts (the people that use software).
It probably also needs teachers, documenters, business leaders, and therapists. And, many other things. But, I suppose it needs the first three most. Maybe in that order.
What do you most enjoy doing with Linux, even after several hours? What do you think you might like to do with Linux, as a Linux professional?

And I'll give you the same old advice I give everyone: Volunteer. You can practice and study and get certified all by yourself, but volunteering is critical for a relative newbie. It connects you to the REAL social network, gives you REAL experience, and REAL people become familiar with your REAL work.

Nothing on-ramps a free software specialist geek like volunteer work.

--
David L. Willson
Teacher, Engineer, Evangelist
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This is a good time for a r3VOLution.

----- Original Message -----
> Well hello,
>     I'm new to the Boulder Linux community, though I am hoping to get
> more involved.  Sadly,  I am unable to attend meetings at this time
> since I work during the meet up hours. =(  I've been using Linux for
> some time now and have decided that I would like to pursue it more
> seriously as a profession... but I don't know where to start!  Every
> position that I find seems to require lots of experience, or a degree
> in
> CS, neither of which I have... So what am I to do?  I figured I might
> see if someone here has some advice for me.  I'm not sure if I'm in
> the
> right place, but I figured I'll ask.  Either way, I am excited to
> join
> in the conversations!
> 
> Dominique
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