[CLUE-Talk] Linux/Unix Job Market Prerequisites

[Jeff Cann]

On Saturday 20 September 2003 12:47 pm, MYlilALIEN wrote:
> Hi Group,
>
>   I am a college student and a Linux/Unix enthusiast.  I wanted to get
> some opinions on prerequisites for the Linux/Unix job market now and in
> the near future.  For a Linux/Unix System Administrator type job, do you
> think it is better to have a generic bachelors of Computer Science?

My opinion is that Comp. Sci is better for long-term career aspirations -- 
you'll understand computers at a fundamental level by learning the principles 
of computer science.  These are then applicable to any IT job, adminstrator, 
dba, programmer - i.e., they're all relying on the principles so you're value 
to your future employers is enhanced if you can fully apply those principles 
to solve problems.

Jeff