From: not.my.real@email.address   
      
   On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:24:28 GMT, Rocky wrote:   
      
   > Hello, my name is Rocky. I just wanted to introduce myself. I have   
   > been reading this, and other similar usenet boards for a while now.   
   > A little bit about myself should be in order. I am currently   
   > military,   
      
   Just a head's-up, from past experience: the military usually takes a   
   dim view of all thinks "hack"-related. That said, what branch, and   
   where are you stationed? (Idle curiosity.)   
      
   > with the only computer knowledge I have being what I have   
   > learned as a hobby, and from books. Honestly, I haven't been able   
   > to apply what I learn on a large scale for a long time now. In   
   > 1999, I earned my A+ certification, and in 2000 earned MCSA. In   
   > 2005 I earned network+ and security+ certifications. I am looking   
   > at redoing my A+ and MCSA, and possibly getting MCSE within the   
   > next year before I separate from the military. In three weeks, I   
   > will be taking the EC-Council CEH exam. Of course, a job in the   
   > computer security market would be my *ideal* job. It is something I   
   > have been interested in for a long time now.   
      
   Ugh. MCSA. I lost interest in MS certs when they stopped offering the   
   NT4 MCSE exams.   
      
   > However, I am a realist, and know this is a pipedream for someone   
   > with no actual hands-on experience. So, as a back up plan, I will   
   > be applying for various jobs in the city I will be living in.   
   > Probably end up working for the state, or something similar. I   
   > intend to work one of these entry computer jobs for a few years,   
   > maybe progress from the entry level a bit. Then maybe, one day I   
   > can go into business for myself. Sink or swim, right?   
   >:-)   
      
   I suggest getting a support-type job. CompUSA is ideal for getting   
   "don't kill the customer" experience.   
      
   > That being said, I only wanted to introduce myself, in case I post   
   > a question about something you may say. I only wish to learn, and   
   > if I see something I don't recognize, I will try and learn what it   
   > means. Google is my friend, but sometimes we need the answer   
   > *dumbed down*. Thank you for reading my post, and I wish you all a   
   > good day, and thanks for the future help you may provide.   
      
   You're expected to be able to figure some things out for yourself.   
      
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