Unix Trainer and Consultant

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why this FAQ?
    Each week, I get around 10 mails by individuals, which have similar questions. This FAQ is an attempt to answer them.
  • Do you take trainings for individuals?
    No, unfortunately not. Due to severe lack of time, I do not take personal coaching. If you want, you can ask your company training co-ordinator contact me for my trainings.
  • We are a group of few people interested in coaching. How do we approach you?
    For now, I have no infrastructure for conducting classes. If you can manage a training room with some PCs, it can be managed.
  • Ok, then how can I learn Unix on my own?
    Believe me, it is easy. First install some free Unix like GNU/Linux on your system. I recommend Ubuntu or CentOS. Then get a basic Unix book and start practicing commands. I recommend Sumitabha Das "Your UNIX The ultimate guide" for starters.
  • How can I send you a technical query?
    I get around two dozen mails daily from people who just didn't bother searching google before mailing me. So search the internet before asking me. I will not answer any question whose answer can be easily found on google.
    Asking me would be valid if you cannot think of a search term to put to google.
    Some people, simply take things for granted and don't even bother telling me whether my advice was helpful. I would appreciate a note which says whether my answer helped you or not.
    P.S. I might not be able to answer all the questions due to severe lack of time.
  • Can you recommend any training institutes?
    No. After seeing hundreds of students and taking hundreds of interview of students of these institutes, I don't think they are competent enough to produce industry-ready professionals.