The Open-Source Collaboration Gap

Why individuals contribute more to open-source projects than companies do.
When it comes to open-source communities, individuals are much better citizens than institutions. The enlightened self-interest that causes individuals to send back bug fixes, contribute ideas for new features and write documentation is much harder to find in institutions. This week, the JargonSpy analyzes why such [...]

Will a Linux Certification Help to Get Job?

Will a Linux certification help you get a Linux job? The answer is: “Probably.”
There are a host of Linux certifications. They range from the high-end Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Novell’s Novell Linux Certified Engineer (NLCE ) to ones that are appropriate for entry-level Linux system managers, such as the Linux Professional [...]