re: #115 b_sharp

Show them the list of Windoz security patches compared to Linux’s and put a dollar figure on it.

I had to go back to Windows from Linux because my customers all use a proprietary financial accounting package that only runs on Windows so I have to know how to diagnose, debug and correct Windows. I run Win7 and have WinXP and Win server 2003 in virtual boxes. I also have Ubuntu in a virtual box just for old times sake.

Yeah, I strongly personally prefer GNU/Linux, as that is the OS on which I learned how to program. But, there is alot of software out there that doesn’t exist natively for Linux, and then there is the issue of teaching people how to use it properly who don’t know jack about computers. I don’t use anything but GNU/Linux at home, but then again, I can’t expect all the attorneys to get comfortable using W.I.N.E. and virtual machines to work around compatibility issues, so I just do what I can.

re: #121 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Never got a degree, all my training was from my USMC days. Check the cert material and it can give you some ammo to build your case and ideas to document risk management. At the very least, you can get something down to CYA when something finally does crash them.

I may end up getting a cert, but more likely is me going to law school and leaving these headaches to someone else. Regardless, my ass is covered. The partners have acknowledged that I can only do what I have done, and they have been reminded I was hired as a paralegal. If the poop hits the fan, they won’t fire me. I will, however, have to clean up the mess.