Recent content by ChipShark

Thanks very much. I am very new to this stuff so a basic step by step would be great. Here's a picture of what I'm working with so you have an idea. I barely know how to get into settings as it is in OpenSuse. The one I have is bigger and easier to use but just so you guys have an idea...

Hey guys I was given a terminal that has OpenSuse installed on it running Linux. The terminal is used for counting fuel for trucks but that is besides the point. How would I go about giving this terminal an IP address? I have figured out how to access the OpenSuse OS (it's hidden behind the fuel...

Wow these all sound terrific. Now, are these schools and courses reputable? Because I do live in Canada (shouldn't matter) and there are known reputable colleges that offer several certificates through the school, though, I don't think they'd be quite as interactive and beneficial as the ones...

I appreciate the response. Since I will have a full time job and am hoping this will benefit me in terms of job performance and advancement I will take it seriously. I think online schooling and studying is right for me. Thanks!

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Hello, I have recently accepted an entry level tech support type job for a small software development company which I'm absolutely ecstatic My duties include phone support, e-mail, server backup, and possibly small works of design. I am curious as to what you think in terms of online education...

Thanks for the response. I just keep thinking to myself that if someone who speaks English as a second language (and not fluently) can do a help desk job then I should be okay. It's not that I have a stutter and can't speak with fluency it's just there are certain words I have trouble...

Thank you very much for your informative response. I am definitely looking at going for my A+ cert as soon as I graduate school. I am also hoping to get help desk experience while I'm in school through co-op. Besides help desk, what are some other entry-level jobs I should be looking into...

Hello there! I'm new to the boards and IT in general. I am very interested in making my interest in the computing and technology world a career for myself. I've always been interested in computers and how they work but admit possess only very basic information on the vast world of IT. I'm...