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WheelDweller
August 13th, 2007, 04:52 PM
There's not a lot of Linux here, but I'm inclined to stay to take care of Mom. I started a Linux User Group once upon a time, but then moved off to Chicago a few times. Others are doing that, now.

I'm most interested in finding Linux work...any chances? I'm a sysadmin, not a programmer, though I know how to script...
irish_flu
August 13th, 2007, 11:24 PM
I'm a sysadmin myself, buddy. You can find work for sure, but it sure helps if you're willing to do some Windows stuff as well.

Ask around, maybe at the U of E? You might also check with Windows-centric "IT Services" companies, too; I bet many of them have a business or corporate client that uses/prefers Linux, and would like to be able to provide service to them.
irish_flu
August 13th, 2007, 11:29 PM
PS don't forget to look online for gigs, too. I telecommute these days, and it's great. My office is a 14-hour drive away from my house. :)
simon.a.ruiz
August 14th, 2007, 08:29 PM
Finding Linux work is still not exactly an easy thing, but make yourself a part of communities and mailing lists, and the information will come to you.

I got my last job via the Ubuntu Education community, for example.

I know the Hoosier Education Computer Coordinators' mailing list pretty regularly sees job postings, if you're looking for technical work in Indiana schools. <http://hecc.k12.in.us/list.aspx>
DanielDunn
August 15th, 2007, 02:34 PM
Hello WheelDweller - there are a few of us crazies from the Evansville area... I live in Newburgh :)
caricc
August 19th, 2007, 10:04 PM
not really......I'm here in boonville/chandler area......
aaron.dunlap
August 26th, 2007, 02:22 PM
I'm also in Evansville. Programmer for AGF downtown, hoping to someday move into a Linux Admin position. Would love to be part of the LoCo!
jawbreaker
September 9th, 2007, 08:17 AM
Hello WheelDweller - there are a few of us crazies from the Evansville area... I live in Newburgh :)

I think I work with you. Or rather, work at the same place.
simon.a.ruiz
September 10th, 2007, 01:24 PM
I'm also in Evansville. Programmer for AGF downtown, hoping to someday move into a Linux Admin position. Would love to be part of the LoCo!

Welcome aboard, Aaron!

We're having our monthly IRC meeting tonight, if you wanna jump on and say hi. The announcement is on this forum a couple of posts back.