Hi, There have been a few more people joining since I wrote to Blindtech and other lists; welcome all! The last topic we were discussing was qualifications that people have taken, and the difficulties that people were having with the accessibility of the exam. I had said that I had taken the CCNA exams but had very big troubles with this, as the people involved were not able to read the diagrams well. Therefore, I will try the Microsoft exams, and see how that goes. Another contributor was saying that he had done some of these, but it took a long time to get there. We also briefly discussed accessing Windows servers remotely, and I shared my experiences, as someone who has come into Windows administration after doing a lot of Linux administration. Anyway, let’s keep the discussion going! Andrew. _____ From: sunil jose [mailto:suniljosekerala@gmail.com] Sent: 25 February 2008 14:45 To: blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] send me mails!! HI, PLZ SEND ME MAILS -- with Best Regards, Sunil jose -- allpay.net Limited, Fortis et Fides, Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, HR1 3SE. Registered in England No. 02933191. UK VAT Reg. No. 666 9148 88. Telephone: 0870 243 3434, Fax: 0870 243 6041. Website: www.allpay.net Email: enquiries@allpay.net This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the allpay.net Information Security Manager at the number above.
Is this list strictly for Windows- or Microsoft-based topics, or can us VAX/VMS hacks get in, too?
Hi, Definitely not just for Windows! As I say, it was only recently when I got into Windows sysadmins topics, and I really want all topics covered in this list! Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Matzura [mailto:number6@speakeasy.net] Sent: 25 February 2008 15:58 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] send me mails!! Is this list strictly for Windows- or Microsoft-based topics, or can us VAX/VMS hacks get in, too? _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-sysadmins -- allpay.net Limited, Fortis et Fides, Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, HR1 3SE. Registered in England No. 02933191. UK VAT Reg. No. 666 9148 88. Telephone: 0870 243 3434, Fax: 0870 243 6041. Website: www.allpay.net Email: enquiries@allpay.net This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the allpay.net Information Security Manager at the number above.
On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:00:51 +0000, you wrote:
Definitely not just for Windows! As I say, it was only recently when I got into Windows sysadmins topics, and I really want all topics covered in this list!
OK great. I won't post much but sure will appreciate reading what you Windows guys go through. I've been a VAX/VMS person for 27 years, pracitcally since VMS was invented and put onto the market in '79. Also administered a lovely architecture called Wang VS for about six years along the way, but my major thing is VMS. The most excellent thing about VMS from a blind perspective is that absolutely no part of the operating system or administration software is GUI-based--all 100% character-cell-based. There are GUI's for it, all in XWindows (which as we all know is not accessible by anything--yet), but anything you can do in an XWindows interface there is an equivalence in the standard character-cell world. Frankly, it's what's kept me employed in the biz for as long as it has. It's a much maligned and misunderstood operating system, but a most excellent one to maintain and develop for.
On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:11:53 -0500, you wrote:
On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:00:51 +0000, you wrote:
Definitely not just for Windows! As I say, it was only recently when I got into Windows sysadmins topics, and I really want all topics covered in this list!
OK great. I won't post much but sure will appreciate reading what you Windows guys go through. I've been a VAX/VMS person for 27 years, pracitcally since VMS was invented and put onto the market in '79. Also administered a lovely architecture called Wang VS for about six years along the way, but my major thing is VMS. The most excellent thing about VMS from a blind perspective is that absolutely no part of the operating system or administration software is GUI-based--all 100% character-cell-based. There are GUI's for it, all in XWindows (which as we all know is not accessible by anything--yet), but anything you can do in an XWindows interface there is an equivalence in the standard character-cell world. Frankly, it's what's kept me employed in the biz for as long as it has. It's a much maligned and misunderstood operating system, but a most excellent one to maintain and develop for.
That is one reason why I like Linux so much. You can even install the OS with speech, using the remote installation options, or using a Kickstart file. I haven't really used VMS, apart from a short period in 99/00 when I did reports for an Oracle system at the local tech for a part time job whilst studying. I notice you use Agent 4.0, is it better at viewing messages in the list now? I had real issues with anything from version 2.0 up, and for various reasons (mainly as I needed to do it in a job), I switched to using Exchange/Outlook, but still use Agent to view accounts remotely, and for all newsgroups. Thanks. Andrew.
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