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Steven W. Linthicum

Steven W. Linthicum is a professor of computer science at Sierra College in Rocklin, California. He is an MCSE and an MCT.

Email: slinthi@visto.com

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Online Resources from IBM

By Steven W. Linthicum, 05/05/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new deal that IBM has made to deliver hundreds of courses via satellite.

A Deal for MCTs

By Steven W. Linthicum, 04/21/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum reports a deal that lets MCTs attain Certified Technical Trainer certification. He then discusses more free courses from Microsoft.

Gearing Up for Windows 2000

By Steven W. Linthicum, 04/07/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum, grudgingly accepting Microsoft's dates for retiring the Windows NT 4.0-based certifications, turns his attention to Windows 2000—but he gets the ...

The Deal of the Millennium

By Steven W. Linthicum, 03/23/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum shares his latest discovery: Microsoft is making its Tech Week Post-Event DVD available to CTECs, AATPs, and MCTs who were unable to attend the ...

An Accelerated Exam for MCPs; A New Benefit for MCTs

By Steven W. Linthicum, 03/10/2000

Steve Linthicum discusses a new exam and the tough decisions that it will present for MCPs. He then reports that MCTs can now review selected prerelease beta versions of the MOC.

Fiber Optics Training; Cisco Resources

By Steven W. Linthicum, 02/25/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum, always on the lookout for free training resources, shares some recent Web-based discoveries.

Free Online Training Resources

By Steven W. Linthicum, 02/11/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum shares his thoughts about Course 1579, which he recently took online, and writes about new certifications from Motorola.

Technical Certification Expo; New Resources from Cisco

By Steven W. Linthicum, 01/28/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new Technical Certification Expo, another free training class from Microsoft, and new online resources from Cisco.

New Certification Resources

By Steven W. Linthicum, 01/14/2000

Columnist Steve Linthicum shares a certification gold mine he found on the Web and reports on a new CompTIA certification.

A New Windows 2000 Hands-On-Training Kit

By Steven W. Linthicum, 12/17/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new Windows 2000 Training Kit and a new IBM certification track that names MCSE certifications as prerequisites.

Save on Course 1579

By Steven W. Linthicum, 12/03/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum suggests that you consider the deal that training centers are offering for Course 1579: Accelerated Training for Updating Support Skills and Designing a ...

An MCT Discount; More Free Training Resources

By Steven W. Linthicum, 11/19/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum reports on a new exam discount for MCTs, some free training resources for Windows 2000, and a Windows 2000 + Internet certification that we might see ...

New MCSEs Lose TechNet

By Steven W. Linthicum, 11/05/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum discusses Microsoft's recent announcement that it would no longer provide a free 1-year subscription to TechNet for new MCSEs.

Jumpstart Windows 2000 Training

By Steven W. Linthicum, 10/22/1999

With Windows 3.5x and Windows NT MCSE certifications set to expire in just over 2 years, Columnist Steve Linthicum says it's time to jumpstart your Windows 2000 training.

Another View on MCSE Certification Track Changes

By Steven W. Linthicum, 10/08/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum looks at the Windows 2000 MCSE certification track and provides a roadmap for the MCSE community.

More MCP Benefits Gone; Qualifying as an MCT

By Steven W. Linthicum, 09/24/1999

Columnist Steve Linthicum discusses Microsoft's plans to eliminate the MSDN Certified Membership Program and reviews the requirements for attaining the Microsoft Certified Trainer ...

Getting College Credit for MCSE Training

By Steven W. Linthicum, 09/10/1999

This week, columnist Steve Linthicum shares some tips for getting academic credit for the MCSE courses you take at a typical regionally accredited academic institution.

Intel’s Online Resources; Microsoft VB Scripting Training

By Steven W. Linthicum, 08/27/1999

Welcome to the third in a series of articles addressing IT-related training and certification issues, with a focus on Microsoft’s certification program.

Waiting on Windows 2000; CISSP Certification

By Steven W. Linthicum, 08/13/1999

Welcome to the second in a series of articles addressing IT-related training and certification issues, with a focus on Microsoft’s certification program.

Companion Certifications for MCSEs

By Steven W. Linthicum, 08/01/1999

Find out how to set yourself apart from other MCSEs by getting a few specialized certifications to document your skills.



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