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Rick Butler · 2026-09-01T15:52:00-0500

Stephen Schneiter said:
Great read @Rick Butler please keep us updated on the progress. Have you considered counseling for the breakup? I know a lot of folks who have tried to go the split up route route only to make amends and go back to Windows. Redmond does seem to have a way of bringing the heartbroken back to Windows, (insert evil laugh).

Counseling? Nah. I'll just convince any therapist that Linux is better and Microsoft will lose more business - which...may not be a half bad idea.

Mostly, those that slink back to Windows usually aren't ready for the commitment of having to relearn all the muscle memory keystrokes and shortcuts for workflows. It's either that or folks get discouraged when they run into a technical problem that would require them to fix it - where Microsoft would just fix it automagically.

For example, I have a WD19 dock to connect up my secondary displays. Well, one fine morning, Ubuntu did a kernel update and both my displays were no longer working. Dock was working fine, but turns out that the update to -30 had issues with nVidia drivers...so I had to bring it back to -29, set GRUB to boot -29, and periodically test to see if updates cleared things up (which it did in a couple weeks).

One thing about Windows - at least you don't see that kind of driver madness. But then, with Windows pulling all the v3/v4 drivers out of Windows Update, it means we get to go back to the good old days when you downloaded and installed drivers to machines.

There's always something. But I'm still just as Resolute (Raccoon) as I was before.

Fun fact - my son also made the jump over to Ubuntu at just about the same time I did. We didn't even coordinate it - we just did it. And why, because of 'Copilot...friggin Copilot'. #ProudDad

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Nathan Denton · 2026-09-01T14:32:51-0500

Over thae past couple of years I have noticed some changes to the platform that seem to create issues when my students are completing both the labs and assessments on the new Labsim platform. The biggest of course is the Score button vs Save button on the assessments. I don't remember the Save option available in the past. When I pull the grades for my students, they tell me that the assignments were completed, but I don't see them on my end. What I am learning after talking with them is that they are selecting Save instead of Score. This is the same issue I had last year with the change on the labs where they select Check Answers, then have the option to Keep Working or Score Lab. In my opinion, the extra buttons are making things a little more difficult on both the students and the instructors. Is anyone else seeing this?

Stephen Schneiter · 2026-09-01T13:18:39-0500

Great read @Rick Butler please keep us updated on the progress. Have you considered counseling for the breakup? I know a lot of folks who have tried to go the split up route route only to make amends and go back to Windows. Redmond does seem to have a way of bringing the heartbroken back to Windows, (insert evil laugh).

Stephen Schneiter · 2026-09-01T12:57:57-0500

Hi Everyone, I am in the process of working on a schedule now. My plan would be to have the TTT series begin mid-October. However, that all hangs upon the availability of the course content and the instructor having time to prepare for the sessions.

Keep checking back here as I will post the registration as soon as the date is finalized.

Rick Butler · 2026-09-01T10:39:22-0500

Usually, a publisher will offer a promotional copy - this has been a go-to for me when I just needed a text to study. For me, however, that has been less and less.

But then, while I call it a blessing to get free copies of texts, expecting it or even demanding it, to me is no good, particularly for an entire class. Publishers and authors should be compensated for their products and work - and my support (and dollars) helps with that. I know it's very competitive out there.

Wezzie Lukhere · 2026-09-01T07:50:28-0500

Thanks thanks thanks

Wezzie Lukhere · 2026-09-01T07:42:59-0500

Mwanamisi Kassim said:
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Registered and looking forward!

It was in 2025 not this year

Vijay Kumar · 2026-09-01T07:37:50-0500

Greetings all,
25th August 2026, I passed my Linux+ exam after 15 days (full-time) of preparation. I used Certmaster only, along with the lab.
What I did
1. Printed the eBook and studied offscreen.
2. Set up the lab (Fedora and Ubuntu ) and did all practicals. (LAB is the key to success)
3. Target 2 modules / Day (reviewed all modules 2 times)

It was not easy, but if you take your time reading Certmaster, it helps a lot.

Thank you, @Stephen Schneiter @jasoneckert

Thank you, TTT team.

DougBrooks · 2026-09-01T06:22:45-0500

Registered
Its good to see Jill back

Abu Afza · 2026-09-01T05:24:28-0500

Ibrahim Mohamed said:
Greetings all,
Yesterday I passed my Linux+ exam. I used Certmaster and some online videos.
It was not easy, but if you take your time reading the certmaster, it help alot.

Thank you @Stephen Schneiter

Thank you TTT team.

Congratulations

Mwanamisi Kassim · 2026-09-01T05:04:34-0500

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Stephen Schneiter said:
It is time for the next TTT series! Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest @jasoneckert as he Leads the Linux+ TTT series. Jason will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Linux skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

What: CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8
When: September 9 - October 9, 2025 (Ten sessions), 6:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
Who: Jason Eckert
Where: ON24
Register Now

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Registered and looking forward!

Jb Castillo · 2026-09-01T03:59:40-0500

Congratulations!

KGreen · 2026-09-01T02:54:58-0500

If you are an education partner with a publisher or LMS you may be able to get an instructor copy through them. May. But yeah, most of mine I bought.

precious · 2026-08-31T21:15:25-0500

Congratulations

to you

Ibrahim Mohamed said:
Greetings all,
Yesterday I passed my Linux+ exam. I used Certmaster and some online videos.
It was not easy, but if you take your time reading the certmaster, it help alot.

Thank you @Stephen Schneiter

Thank you TTT team.

Congratulations

to you

Ibrahim Mohamed · 2026-08-31T16:27:22-0500

Congrats

Ibrahim Mohamed · 2026-08-31T16:20:24-0500

I took my exam yesteray and passed.
Certmaster was a great help, it cover all the obejctives.
Of course some you tube videos also help me specially in understanding how to interpret troubleshooting data.

Ibrahim Mohamed · 2026-08-31T16:16:27-0500

Greetings all,
Yesterday I passed my Linux+ exam. I used Certmaster and some online videos.
It was not easy, but if you take your time reading the certmaster, it help alot.

Thank you @Stephen Schneiter

Thank you TTT team.

Ibrahim Mohamed · 2026-08-31T16:08:57-0500

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Wezzie Lukhere said:
Today I just passed Linux +. One needs to be on top of things to pass Linux + , its not an easy exam. Thanks Steve, CIN Director and Jason for all the resources and support. Its full of commands and hands on application of Linux stuff. One really needs to know what is happening otherwise, you can be left off guard.

Thanks Thanks

Congratulations

Teikeshia · 2026-08-31T10:57:23-0500

Tess Sluijter said:
Oh good, another hit-and-run phishing for trainer info.

Hi Tess,

Please forgive the delayed response.

This is a legitimate instructor recruitment effort for BestLink Strategies. We are actively expanding our instructor network for upcoming CompTIA and related training opportunities and anticipate making selections within the next two weeks.

Teikeshia · 2026-08-31T10:55:06-0500

We currently have opportunities for both virtual and on-site course delivery.

Teikeshia · 2026-08-31T10:54:17-0500

abiodun1991 said:
vitual or onsite

Teikeshia · 2026-08-31T10:53:17-0500

galliaj said:
@Teikeshia - Interested, can you answer:

Virtual or on site?
Where are you, geographically?
What pay range are you offering?
What curriculum are you providing students?
When do you plan to fill trainer positions?

Hi Galliaj,

Thank you for your interest, and please forgive the delay in responding.

We currently have opportunities for both virtual and on-site course delivery. BestLink Strategies is now based in Florida, previously Virginia, and we offer competitive instructor compensation based on qualifications and experience.

As a CompTIA partner, we utilize CompTIA curriculum and training resources for our certification courses. We anticipate hiring instructors within the next two weeks.

Please send your resume/CV for review. Once received, I’ll follow up with you to schedule a meeting to discuss the opportunities in more detail.

Thank you again for your interest. I look forward to connecting with you.

Best,
Teikeshia

Teikeshia · 2026-08-31T10:52:34-0500

Mark Anthony Germanos said:
Virtual or on site?
Where are you, geographically?
What pay range are you offering?
What curriculum are you providing students?
When do you plan to fill trainer positions?

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your interest, and please forgive the delay in responding.

We currently have opportunities for both virtual and on-site course delivery. BestLink Strategies is now based in Florida, previously Virginia, and we offer competitive instructor compensation based on qualifications and experience.

As a CompTIA partner, we utilize CompTIA curriculum and training resources for our certification courses. We anticipate hiring instructors within the next two weeks.

Please send your resume/CV for review. Once received, I’ll follow up with you to schedule a meeting to discuss the opportunities in more detail.

Thank you again for your interest. I look forward to connecting with you.

Best,
Teikeshia

Mwanamisi Kassim · 2026-08-31T03:56:30-0500

waiting for the response too

Fanuel · 2026-08-31T01:40:54-0500

Congratulations on your achievement @Wezzie Lukhere

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