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from the Is-this-the-year-of-the-Linux-expert dept.
ticho writes:
"About 77% of hiring managers say finding Linux talent is a priority this year, up from 70% last year, and there's 'explosive demand' around the world for people with Linux skills, according to a recent report. A survey found hiring managers at tech-powered companies are focusing more attention on Linux talent, with the result that those who can work with the open source operating system will earn stronger-than-average salary increases.
Other findings include:
More than nine in 10 hiring managers plan to hire a Linux professional in the next six months;
Hiring managers are increasing the number of Linux professionals they are searching for. Forty six percent of hiring managers are beefing up their plans for recruiting Linux talent over the next six months, a three-point increase over last year.
Knowing Linux advances careers. Eighty-six percent of Linux professionals report that knowing Linux has given them more career opportunities, and 64 per cent say they chose to work with Linux because of its pervasiveness.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by CoolHand on Friday March 07 2014, @04:29PM
Definitely true... ...although I'd rather see FUD on "our" side than "their" side like it used to be... :)
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(Score: 4, Funny) by davester666 on Friday March 07 2014, @11:36PM
As a follow up question, and how does your organization use Linux?
Duh, we don't "use Linux" like that. It's a programming language for Windows, right? Maybe some kind of development environment? Anyway, we're a Microsoft shop.