Unix Developer Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Unix Vs Other Developers? Iam a fresher and I have offers from a couple of companys... One is for Unix Adminstration and other as a developer...Kind of confused which one to choose..but heard from people Unix is Evergreen and there would be Job market for Unix always...Kindly suggest

Answer: question is, developer of what? using what technologies? true unix / linux is great but that's unix programming or development, not administration

Question: Where should I take this Access application? I am going to be the sole maintainer of an application developed in Access. This is a kind of volunteer activity tracking system. I'm wondering what directions to take this, in the most general terms. Our near-term goals are to get more of our contact info into it, extract more batches of contact lists, and introduce some payment information accounting into it. The long-term goals are to increase accuracy of the data (of course), and to keep it maintained even if I leave. So it's important that there's enough "coolness" to the project so it'll attract talent. I'm mostly a unix/php/perl/etc. developer, and not that familiar with the Microsoft environment (save writing a small VB.net app), or what directions Microsoft is headed. What's the general direction? What's happening with Access? Does it have a future? If it's a stagnant platform, what's a good way to escape the platform?

Answer: Access will be around for a long time because it is part of Microsoft Office. I think you need to look at your future developers and current users to decide whether or not to keep the data in Access. For example, you mentioned adding payment information accounting. The accountants where I work keep everything in Excel, and I help them occasionally by importing Excel spreadsheets into Access, crunching them, and then exporting the results back to Excel. I know that it plays well with Excel, and I hear that it plays well with other Office apps. You also said that it is a volunteer activity tracking system and that you don't have much Microsoft experience, so I'm guessing you and the future developers are volunteers. I think you will find a bigger pool of Access people than say, VB.NET or Unix people. It may not be "cool" but it will be "familiar" and "easy." If the application is relatively simple, you can even use people who have taken Access in school but don't have work experience. (For me, VB.NET has a steeper learning curve.) Access databases can also link to SQL Server tables, and can be converted to SQL Server databases fairly easily. Where Access falls short is in handling multiple concurrent users and in handling huge numbers of records. I don't think Access is stagnant, just limited to small operations. Microsoft hopes that if you need to escape, that you escape up to Microsoft SQL Server, and it has tried to make that path easy. Hope that helps.

Question: Hi,I want to become system administrator.Can anybody suggest me the courses and the institute in mumbai? I have completed my B.E.(I.T.) from Mumbai University in Jul-2006. Currently working in reputed software company at Mumbai as developer in Unix and PL-SQL.

Answer: you have to take MCA, or B.tech and these are some colleges which provide them 1-L.B.H.S.S. Trust's Institute of Computer Application No. 341, Next to New English School Bandra (E) Mumbai Maharashtra 2-Mumbai Educational Trust's Instittue of Computer Science Gen. Arunkumar Vaidya Chowk Bandra (W), Mumbai Maharashtra 3-Post Graduate Department of Computer Science Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar, Juhu Road Mumbai Maharashtra 4-SIES College of Management Studies Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathy Vidyapuram, Plot IEm Sector-V, Nerul, Navi Mumbai Maharashtra 5- Thakur Institue of Management Studies Career Dev. Rthakur Village, Kandivali (E), Mumbai Maharashtra 6- Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra State3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box- 1967, Mumbai-01 7-ITM University Plot 25/26, Sector-4, Institutional Area, (East) Kharghar Navi Mumbai-10

Question: where to learn unix script programming? i just started this great job at BMC software in Houston as a Software test Engineer, it has been a cake walk so far, now i am required to test some unix Scripts, running the scripts is not bad, actually that is all i am supposed to do, but i also want to understand the code and may be become a developer in the future, i am afraid to ask my co workers or my Manager to explain it to me, or they would think they hired a moron, HELP, is there a book on this or an internet site.

Answer: It really depends on what shell the scripts are written for. The first line of most shell scripts will usually be #!/usr/bin/{shell name} where shell name will be something like bash or csh. Do a search for that on your favorite search engine and you should find a lot of sites, you should also be able to run the command : "man {shell name}" to get a lot of info as well, but some of it may be pretty technical.

Question: Is there a simple way to get Python Scripts to run on OS X? I don't want to do any programming--I just want to run an open source program built for Windows on my Mac. The developer says it shouldn't be a problem, but it is for someone like me who doesn't know any programming language. Are there any simple tutorials to save me from being stuck in mess of Python/OpenGL/Unix/whatevers?

Answer: yes there is - there is an automator script for Leopard (os 10.5) called Run Python Script - macworld.com/3538 - as far as i know, it's free, and it lets you use automator (Macintosh HD > Applications >Automator) to run your python scripts.

Question: Unix-like user switching on Windows XP Pro? As a developer I frequently need to do administrative things like install software or start and stop services. However, I prefer to do my daily work on a limited account. Under unix, this wasn't such a problem because a login was a light-weight thing - 10 seconds and all my software still runs quickly. I would log in and log out as needed 20-30 times a day. But under XP, a switch-users or a log-out/log-in seems to take forever. And when I have multiple sessions open it substantially reduces the memory available on my machine. As a stopgap measure, right-click->run-as will work in some instances - but there are some operations I haven't been able to perform. My question is: is there a way I can quickly elevate my privilege level and then lower it again as I was used to doing under Unix.

Answer: nope, sudo is not available on windows..:(

Question: learning UNIX? I've just started to work as a php developer for a website parttime. My experience in development is limited, and I have no experience using UNIX (and only a little with dos). Is there a good tutorial for UNIX I can check out, and a list of commands I might need, etc?

Answer: It is most likely Linux that your hosting provider is using. Here are some beginner sites: http://www.ss64.com/bash/ http://www.cyberciti.biz/nixcraft/linux/docs/uniqlinuxfeatures/lsst/ http://linux.about.com/od/embedded/l/blnewbie_toc.htm

Question: How does Open Source Software Business model work? How do the developers get paid if nobody buys the software, just get it free, and that too with source code? I can understand it about amateur software developers. But I recently heard that Sun is coming out with Open Source Unix this year. How will they profit from this? If not, how will they survive?

Answer: There are lots of different business models for open source. Sometimes there is a free version and then a paid version such as sugarCRM. Other times, if the company is small, they may be able to survive on just donations. They might also have corporate sponsors that keep them in business. Other times, they offer the product for free and then just charge for support. Also if the product is open source, they don't have to pay as much for developers because the community will upgrade and patch their products for a lot cheaper. I don't know about SUN, but I think their operating system Sun Solaris is already available for free, not quite sure if they are open source though.

Question: I am looking for IT job can you help me? Hi my name is Joe, and Networking (IT) is my world. I am good at any cisco equipment, motorola, hp , dell etc ... All servers and including solaris-linux (unix) stuff. I am also webdeveloper (php,html).My work background is 6 years working for 8th largest cable company in the world that doesen't pay me as much as i am worth it, and i think i need to take some actions. Yes i did apply for jobs localy but they either are looking for a hardware-software developer, builder but i am not into that so much, i love networking tcp/ip is my world :). So if you know somebody that is interested or your self i would be glad to supply my resume and YES i am willing to relocate if the salary is in it's standards.

Answer: Monster.com hotjobs.com Its hard to find IT job. GL

Question: Are u arrenge me oracle9i(pl/sql,form9i,unix) interview question,Please? i looking for oracle developer.

Answer: Simple: What is the difference between PL/SQL block and PL/SQL procedure. Average: Create sample PL/SQL block that is using cursor loop Hard: Create virtual table using PL/SQL procedure

Question: Do open source software developers earn anything for themselves? I mean it can't be that they spend their time and money to create software like Linux, Unix, GKnot, VirtualDub etc. etc. and get nothing in return.

Answer: Some of them will do consulting on their own open source work. Some are paid by foundations to work on the open source program. Some, of course, work for universities and are paid to work on the program as part of their job (either teaching or as research). Also, you can sell services through SourceForge, such as installing and configuring your program for people.

Question: Is SAP better carrer option in India now? Hi, I am B.E.Currently working as unix,Pl-SQL developer in reputed software company at Mumbai since 1.4 years. I want to change my job.So I am looking for better carrer option. I am interested in SAP. Pls can anyone guide me ,whether it is the suitable to my profile or not? also can u provide me good institute in Mumbai for SAP course? Thanks, Shweta

Answer: You must know first the nature or your expertise, since SAP most widely use in Accounting/Treasury Dept because of its wide range of Database Flexibility.

Question: Which On-Campus student Job should I choose? I am a senior majoring in CS. Which job should I choose: 1. Programmer assistant ($9/hour, 20hrs per week) - set-up computers for labs, such as assemble computers, connect network cables, maintain computer equipment, such as personal computers, UNIX workstations and servers. Scanning and removing viruses from PCs. Reimage computers. contains Manual labor. This job is under the Dept. of Computer Science. 2. Student Web Designer/Developer ($7.65/hr, 20-30 hours per week) - Work with University Web Team, design and build web pages and sites using a variety of software applications, create sites from scratch, as well as converting print publications and documents to HTML or other web formats. Maintain and updating university web pages and sites. This job is under the University Dept. of Communications and Marketing. Contains mostly coding. I don't know which one to pick. I enjoy assembling computers and designing websites equally. Both jobs are on-campus jobs.

Answer: I would definitely choose option 1....less hours and more pay. But most importantly, its for the department that will ultimately write letters of recommendations that will not only reflect your work ethic but your academic records as well. Good luck. (wait,.....also a better option becuase the extra time you save can be used to continue to learn more and become an even better expert in your field)

Question: how to do freelance software development from home, please give ideas and suggest some pdf ebook on this? As im unable to find suitable job for myself (I completed my post graduation in software feb 2005), i want to develope software by myself and want gain experience. can you help me by suggesting some ideas on this. Also please suggest some ebooks on this issue i.e. books on how to become a freelance software developer. (java, unix,c,c++ etc)

Answer: you can list yourself on a consulting site. They also have many helpful articles and links much like monster is for job hunting.

Question: Is Mac OS X technically a *nix OS? I just noticed this page: http://developer.apple.com/unix/ Does that mean Mac OS X is a *nix operating system? I know it is mainly based on NeXT, and also still has a lot of old OS9 code, and now the page says it's UNIX based too? Lol, maybe they should call it Cerberus instead of Tiger... (I can't think of any tricephalic cats...)

Answer: YES ! Mac os X is Based on UNIX [FreeBSD], and has the X11 windowing system. Before os X, mac os was build by apple computer own technology (sorry but i don't even know how was os 9 or before). So as far as i know, apple computers made a rewrite of operating system based on unix to satisfy customers needs and to later make a new marketing with intel processors Hope is the answer that you expected. Best Regards

Question: Hi Friends,? Hi Friends, Good morning. I am a PMP certified by PMI and having 10+ years of IT experience in Oracle, UNIX-Shell programming, Developer 2000, Datawarehousing/Healthcare domain and project management. I would like to know whether there will be good requirements that match my profile in UK/London/USA for long term assignments? Please provide your ideas that would be helpful to me. Regards Narayanan

Answer: Try www.mosnter.co.uk