[plug] Job opportunities? (OT)

[tlee]

Just a quick one Jason, what is appache please? Also, is perl any good for WRITING
simple database programs, or are you much better looking for a DBMS? Also, shell
programming seems to be very extendible for all types of things. I am thinking
only of work applications, not anything for resale. Any comments most welcome.

Jason Nicholls wrote:

> G'day,
>
> On Sun, Oct 01, 2000 at 12:29:43AM -0700, Andrew Furey wrote:
> > So what do you guys think? Is there Linux (/related -
> > Perl etc) work out there in this city of ours? Or am I
> > doomed to get a job using stuff I will always dislike?
>
> There's work if you want it. A couple years ago I decided I never really want
> to work with Windows and would stick with Linux until something better came
> along. So far my work experience is as follows:
>
>         - worked at an ISP in Sydney, solely using linux. I did quite a bit of
>           sysadmin stuff and this is where I was originally introduced to
>           linux.
>
>         - run my own business. I *choose* to do everything in linux (web
>           stuff using apache, perl, shell, etc...).
>
>         - worked for an ISP over here for a while (iiNet) and it gave the
>           opportunity to do linux related work, however I choose to pursue my
>           own business and quit.
>
>         - Currently contracting out to a company that does web development and
>           hosting that is entirely linux based.
>
> Remember, it may not be possible to jump straight into your dream position.
> Try to find something that can lead toward linux jobs, since many ISPs
> run linux they are a good choice.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Jason Nicholls
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