Beta Testing for CompTIA Linux+ 2009 Underway – Take the Exam for Free

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  1. Kitkatninja
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    Beta Testing for CompTIA Linux+ 2009 Underway – Take the Exam for Free

    Beta exam testing is underway for the CompTIA Linux+ exam. We are making an exclusive offer in CompTIA Connect – the first 100 people who contact us with a commitment to take the CompTIA Linux+ beta (XK1-003) by Saturday, July 11, will receive a free voucher.

    While exam results will not be available to test takers until launch of the new exam (currently projected for Q4 2009), those who pass will benefit from this new credential at no charge. Objectives for the new exam are available here.

    See here.

    -Ken
     
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    Got my free exam voucher and booked a place on 10-Jul-2009 10:00 AM.

    Lets see how it goes... :)

    -Ken
     
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    bugger... and I paid £70... :dry
     
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    I have been given a voucher, any advice on actually revising for this?
     
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  5. dmarsh
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    Learn Linux ! :D
     
  6. Kitkatninja
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    I would say study the objectives for the last exam and then search on the web for any newer objectives - that's how I studied for the Server+ 2009 beta (note: haven't actually found out if I passed or not) :)

    -Ken
     
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    I would advise to carefully look at how the objectives might have changed if you want to use old test prep material.
     
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    Realisticly i dont think i have much chance of passing, i have some experience of using Ubuntu though. What sort of topics does the exam cover?
     
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    So you'll be wanting a copy of that Ubuntu iso I downloaded and put on a netbook last week then. Will you be sneering when you ask for it still? :)
     
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    I wasn't sneering, that must have been my hayfever kicking in :oops:

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    If you don't want to face the embarrasment I'll post you a copy of Ubuntu :p

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    Lets say for example i actually do loads of work and pass will i get a free certificate as well?
     
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    Of course, the certificate is just a piece of paper, it probably costs them more to post than print. The certificate cost is included in the exam cost, since exam is free so is certificate.
     
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    The certificate will be a new design since they have rebranded as well so hopefully it will be a nice looking one.

    I care more about the certificates than the qualification.
     
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    Why? Employers aren't going to care that you got a crisp, new certificate that you can frame... they care only that CompTIA recognizes you as a certified individual.
     
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    Eh? Why? I just chuck them in a drawer.
     
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    Does anyone know if this is still being offered?
     
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    Don't take any MS exams then, the certs are really poor. I think they spent all the cert money clearing out Bill Gates moat or something. :)
     
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    I just received my code, booked for 8th July @ 3pm.
     
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    I have to say this is one thing Microsoft have sorted, the old certificates were pretty dull but my newer ones have a nice shinny gold rosette and look far better. Its a small thing but its nice to see a company listen to feedback and take action! :D
     
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