Be honest, how many...?

[Pyroate]

Originally posted by reboot:
Just how many of the posts in this forum are actually posted by working/qualified techs?

I'd guess less than 10%.

Some of the questions are so basic, even a raw A+ dropout could answer them.
Some of them are so advanced, most MCSE's probably can't answer...

Self taught, A&M certified,A+ certified,12 years personal experience, 2years as a pc tech, 1 year network tech, and ow assistant network admin do i count as a tech???

[d0cman]

1 year technical college diploma, A+ and IBM Thinkpad Certifications, 3 years self employed, 2 years tech support.

Not even close to some of the "Gods" in this forum, but I'll do my bit!

[BSOD]

Full time Computer Technician in our hardware department/software support/network administrator/programmer/furniture mover/and whatever else gets dumped in my lap from the others that can't hack it!

[Linthade]

I think in terms of the OSI model.

Does that make me qualified to be here?

Nah. It makes me in need of a good Shrink.

*lin*

[imthecomputerguy]

I WORK PART TIME IN A FLORIST SHOP..DOES THAT COUNT? JUST KIDDING.. A+ ONLY

[Deity]

I'm currently working as a Systems Administrator and company Programmer for a large Collections agency. I have 5 years of computer experience in a retail environment, A+ certified, soon to be Net+, & MCSE. I'm also about 1 month shy of completing degrees in Network Administration and Software Development.

[stupot71]

Biochemist in one life, computer junkie in another self taught, still leaning, too damn busy in the first life to get certified in the other

[Syk07]

I don't work in the computer industry at all but I put together systems as a side job. I've fiddled with this stuff since I was a kid and have gained a bit of knowledge in the field through reading and my side work. I have my A+ but after taking the test I realize that it doesn't mean too much.(the questions were sooo basic that I think anyone with an Exam Cram book could pass it)
I won't respond to a post unless I'm absolutely sure that I can help but I certainly enjoy reading the expert replies of other members. (I'm starting to ramble, hold on!) In my oppinion, I believe that most of the members here have something usefull to offer and even if we aren't computer techs by trade we might be so by hobby!

[Pfred]

I was doing USR Modem support & the guys who claimed MSCE [questioning our suggestions] was most annoying. {we wanted so much to ask them what they were doing on our phone, if they knew so much. [msce is a software certificate]} I gues that I say this because certs are simple pices of paper; but they do tend to prove to potenial employeers the your serious.

The cost for this kind of training is the crime.

[FacQ]

I am a PC/A/v tech for a retail store. Self-taught. Was a Mac Tech *Cough* *Cough* in the Mac Lab in High School. I can get buy many things that my A+, MCSE, Cisco, Novell, and IBM certified co-workers can't even get close to. ....D**N Jumper settings!!! LOL!!! I have earned the adoration of many happy build customers, ID10T error customers, and even some other Techs with better paying less-work jobs. All different walks of life put their two-cents in here. I LOVE Being a TECHIE!!! (most of the time) Will Tech fer quan!!

[lysergic]

Does a BS in chemistry count as a cert? Been blowing up computer since apple ][e and TSR model 4s in 10th grade. Aside from that 4 years as a benchtech and another year and half as a net tech. But for last 7 months just a coder/webmaster. It is all downhill from here.

[Mayet]

I am hesitant at calling myself a tech. I have worked in our workshop for three years now and I do most of the bench work. I still get stuck with some issues but 95% of jobs I cansend out without help. My husband says to everyone that I am a better tech than any of the guys hes had working for him ( he has trade quals and 20 years on the job). but maybe he is biased.

[Virgo77]

reboot,as you can see most of the people in here are either certified or have vast amounts of experience which in my mind counts more than a certification on paper.I think this shows you how passionate people are about PC's regardless of their qualifications......(Support Analyst,MCSE+I,A+,DTP and 3D Animation...)