[ubuntu-uk] LPIC vs CompTIA Linux+

[Rob Beard]

On 23/04/10 11:51, Andy Smith wrote:
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> As a result of this I personally will never have dealings with
> LPI-UK or Linux-IT. I have not experienced anything bad from any
> other LPI affiliate but since taking an LPI exam requires giving LPI
> your email, and LPI's privacy policy says they will share your
> details with their affiliates, I can't recommend that either. I hope
> that Linux-IT's understanding of customer service and the UK Data
> Protection Act has improved in the last ~16 months.
>
> As it happens I do hold several Linux and IT-related certifications,
> all of which are associated with more "enterprisey" corporations
> than LPI, and none of them aggressively market to me in this manner.
>
> Cheers,
> Andy
>

That's certainly interesting to know, I was looking at possibly doing an 
LPI course, mainly because it appears the material is available online 
for free.  I think if I do sign up though, I'll give them my hotmail 
address (where most of my junk mail goes).

Rob