[olug] Fwd: Desktop LINUX / PC Tech needed

Adam Lassek adam.lassek at gmail.com
Thu Aug 16 22:04:54 UTC 2007


How would you even go about testing for desktop proficiency in a general
manner? Basically any desktop test is going to be vendor specific. Except
for the very basics of the respective desktop environments, each distro is a
little different.

On 8/16/07, Eric Lusk <wyrmzr72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Just a clarification on that last post: Not to discourage anyone from
> applying for the position; quite the contrary.  But be well prepared.  The
> testing for a Linux Desktop Tech is hard to come by, and in this case, if
> the company relies on the more common Linux Admin testing to screen
> candidates (which appears to be the case), then that means they may be
> screening qualified candidates right out of the process.
> A Desktop Tech needs to know which log files to check, how to insert
> kernel modules, how to recover data, etc.  But many organizations don't need
> someone here who can run multiple servers, and much of the current ability
> testing will test for skills that the company may not require.  Some
> companies I've know don't WANT their Desktop Techs to have a lot of admin
> knowledge and/or experience; their admins get nervous :P
>
> http://www.ericshaus.com
> I ran the Harry Potter books through a spell checker; none of those spells
> should work.
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Adam Lassek <adam.lassek at gmail.com>
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:20:28 PM
> Subject: [olug] Fwd: Desktop LINUX / PC Tech needed
>
> Passing this along from the guy who got me my job.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: JJust at aureusgroup.com <JJust at aureusgroup.com>
> Date: 10 Aug 2007 10:59:56 -0500
> Subject: Desktop LINUX / PC Tech needed
> To: ADAM at doubleprime.net
>
> Hi Adam,
>
>     Thanks again for your help.
>
>     Here's what I need:
>
>     Excellent Desktop Linux skills, must be able to:
> - Install, Troubleshoot and make recommendations for improvement
> - Excellent at troubleshooting driver issues
>
>     Must be good at troubleshooting hardware to componet level
>     Must have fair to good soldering skills.
>
>     Number of years experience is not relevent, just skill level.
>
>     This is a contract position that will be working on an R&D project.
>
>     Below is my contact information.
>
> James Just
> Account Manager
> Aureus Group, a division of C&A Industries, Inc.
> C&A Plaza
> 13609 California Street, Suite 100
> Omaha, NE  68154-5233
> (402) 895-1966 x1062
> Fax:  (402) 891-1290
> JJust at aureusgroup.com
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