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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Would being a Linux "power user" increase my chances of getting a job in IT/tech? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm trying to get a job in IT that will (hopefully) pay more than a usual 9 to 5. I'm been daily driving Linux exclusively for about 2 1/2 years now and I'm trying to improve my skills to the point that I could be considered a so-called "power user." My question is this: will this increase my hiring chances significantly or marginally?

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[–] ephemeral404@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

If you're applying to work with my team. A big Yes.

Seeing a developer use Windows is a big turn off, I can clearly see all the future dev environment problems I'd need to assist them with.

And if you understand linux permissions, the architecture, bash, common tools, etc. I can envision how you will make the dev experience better for everyone and contribute to fix any deployment issues. Unlike windows, you won't be introducing ovearching solutions to problems which can be solved with a simple bash script.

[–] recarsion@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Exact experience I've had, in every workplace I've been Windows users have been a non-stop liability and required support for workarounds and hacks. Seeing their workflow through screenshare was kind of a culture shock.

[–] lynndotpy@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This has been my experience as well.

It doesn't help that, prior to 2023 (I believe), Microsoft's OpenSSH fork simply did not recognize ProxyJump. I administered a server behind a bastion, which meant every Mac and Linux user could ssh in. Windows users had to use some strange program like PuTTy.

[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not, but PuTTY has been the defacto terminal emulator on windows for the past two decades.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

After you've used a normal Linux shell for SSH, using putty feels like trying to paint the Mona Lisa with an EtchaSketch.