[ubuntu-uk] Certification [Free]

[Colin Law]

On 4 October 2011 12:35, Dave Hanson <dave at hansonforensics.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Avi Greenbury <lists at avi.co> wrote:
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>> Dave Hanson wrote:
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>> > Does anyone know of a reputable *free* certification I can acquire to
>> > say I'm a proficient Ubuntu user, ideally server administration?
>>
>> Running your own servers is a reasonably good way to demonstrate
>> proficiency, and (aside from the cost of the server) is free.
>>
>> > I'm trying to build up some qualifications and I'm not prepared to
>> > pay the £1000+ for the one from the Ubuntu shop.
>>
>> If you're already proficient, you only need the exams, which are of the
>> order of £100 IIRC (and maybe a £30 book).
>>
>> The Ubuntu course is just the LPI one with an extra exam; I'd imagine
>> that most places that ascribe much importance to the Ubuntu course
>> ascribe much the same to just the LPI bit.
>>
>>
>> On an entirely unrelated note, your signature amused me. I've never seen
>> a company both explain how insecure email is and assume it's secure
>> in the same wall of signature.
>>
>> --
>> Avi
>>
>> --
>> ubuntu-uk at lists.ubuntu.com
>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
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>
> Thanks for the advice Avi
>
> "On an entirely unrelated note, your signature amused me. I've never seen
> a company both explain how insecure email is and assume it's secure
> in the same wall of signature."
>
> ^^^^^^ It doesn't? It's stating that the information maybe confidential. i.e. relating to legal proceedings, the insecure email notice acknowledges that during transit or storage the email contents could change and I'm not liable. -- Think forensics.

So just who is the "intended recipient" who is allowed to access,
disclose, copy, distribute or rely on the contents?  All the rest of
us could easily commit a criminal offence by so doing, apparently.

Colin

> Best Regards,
> Dave Hanson
>
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