Anders Johansson wrote:

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up.

I have learned much, and been helped much, from your participation on this list. If I could, I would have hired you long ago. I had always hoped SuSE would hire you, you are good. ;-) Sorry to see you are leaving this list, but I hope you do get your job, and hope you continue to contribute to the SuSE effort. Seems longer than 4 years, I guess you must have started about the same time as I. Please know you, and your expertise, will be greatly missed. -- Joe Morris New Tribes Mission Email Address: Joe_Morris@ntm.org Registered Linux user 231871

On Mon, 13 Sep, 2004 at 03:43:42 +0200, Anders Johansson wrote:

Hi, and good bye

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail.

Well, you certainly succeeded with the first part.

It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up.

I hope this doesn't mean you're going to The Dark Side...

It's been fun, sort of.

:P

Live long and prosper

Same to you /Jon -- Just say "know!"

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 03:43:42 +0200 Anders Johansson wrote:

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

This is sad news, Anders, I hope you reconsider, and stay! You have been one of the best on this list over the years, and you'll be missed. Good luck with your ambitions, and life. Terence

Anders wrote regarding '[SLE] Last post' on Sun, Sep 12 at 20:46:

Hi, and good bye

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

Now who's gonna correct me when I leave some important detail out of my posts? :) Sorry to see you go, man. I can tell you that, out of the last 4 Linux jobs I've gotten, not a single one of them has checked out the myriad of postings I've made in the online support areas I've been associated with. It probably doesn't make you feel any better, but there's about jack available around here in the way of jobs that aren't "mostly some other OS administration, with Linux knowledge 'a plus'" too... --Danny

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 03:43:42 +0200 Anders Johansson wrote: And provoked a wave of support. Anders, read the mails- don't go! A job is one thing - respect and affection are two more (and often worth more!). Terence

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Hi, and good bye

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I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

Anders, I too will be sorry to see you go. Your responses have been some of the best on the list. I've been amazed how much you know. If I had a Linux job opening, I would definately make you an offer. I suspect your strategy would have worked better if you would have worked closely with a more cross platform project as opposed to SUSE in general. Good Luck and I wish you good and happy future. Greg -- Greg Freemyer

Anders Johansson wrote:

Hi, and good bye See you on the other side, good or bad.

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. As a new subscriber to this list there is no way you failed in establishing a reputation. You are far better off than I. I am also unemployed and whilst I do not have nearly as much linux knowledge as you, I have pretty extensive Windows knowledge. Perhaps list subscribers can enquire if there are any positions available in your area. You never know what may turn up, but at least you can say you tried everything.

It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. and me, who has been tying for 6 years!!

So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Damn right its been fun. Many years ago I was heavily involved in IRC and used to spend about4-6 hrs a night on it talking to folk. I have had to give that up now for financial reasons, but I use the mailing lists similarly to chat rooms, just delayed.

Don't leave us, there is still much more you can contribute, even if it isn't as regular.

Live long and prosper ditto and do not only financially prosper but prosper emotionally as well by staying and helping us all out.

-- The Little Helper ======================================================================== Hylton Conacher - Linux user # 229959 at http://counter.li.org Currently using SuSE 9.0 Professional with KDE 3.1 Licenced Windows user ========================================================================

The Monday 2004-09-13 at 03:43 +0200, Anders Johansson wrote:

So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

I'm sorry to hear that. -- Cheers, Carlos Robinson

I think many have already expressed my feelings - you'll be missed. If there was one name that stood out as a provider of no-BS, good information, it was yours. Best of luck. The job market right now sucks :/ I'm stuck doing first-tier telephone support when I have enough background that I should be running a fully-loaded MS network (and could now throw a few Linux machines into the mix now, if needed, partly due to your help & everyone else here...) Take care!

-----Original Message----- From: Anders Johansson [mailto:andjoh@rydsbo.net] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 8:44 PM To: suse-linux-e@suse.com Subject: [SLE] Last post

Hi, and good bye

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

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On Mon, Sep 13, Anders Johansson wrote:

Hi, and good bye

I never really got out of this what I had hoped. I started posting in an effort to establish a reputation so I could get a job working with linux - boy did that fail. It seems anyone can get a linux related job except me. So after four years or so, I give up. It's been fun, sort of. Live long and prosper

Rats. Just when I had added you to my scorefile to make sure I didn't miss your posts. Thanks for all the help over the years. Perhaps linux-kernel, OpenOffice, etc. project lists are better suited to your (formerly) unspoken goal. Good code is more likely to get you noticed than "mere" expertise. Best of luck. Michael -- Michael Fischer Happiness is a config option. michael@visv.net Recompile and be happy.