Mr Le Roux from AfriBiz states, "After our strategic move into the Linux arena recently, we immediately realized that there is a huge shortage of Linux educated personnel. Here again we found that people are scared of Linux and believe it to be a difficult operating system to learn."
"Businesses are left with 2 options when it comes to Linux maintenance. The first is to take a service contract with a company such as AfriBiz. The second is to get someone trained in Linux administration in their respective businesses."
"Both options are cost effective and easy to implement. South Africa however needs more Linux trained people. The Linux learning curve is not as steep as some other companies try to propagate."
"The move into Linux training was not just a bold move. The Linux community needs more people and they need them now!
We as business people must stop getting mislead and forced into paying astronomical prices for IT solutions, when there are better, more stable and affordable solutions. For this to really make an overwhelming impact, we need a greater army of Linux educated people"
Mr Le Roux continues by stating: "A course is only as good as the trainer that presents it, to the student. Thus we are looking for well-experienced Linux professionals with enough experience in the Linux industry, that would not only present the courses, but who are also willing to share their experience."
Mr Le Roux expects the roll of the training programs to be completed late this year. "We are planning to start training students late this year. We want to become the Hallmark of Linux training, not just training students but to place trained Linux personnel into the South African market as soon as possible."
Mr. Le Roux concluded by saying: "I am convinced that even though Linux is only emerging into the South African market now, the possibilities are endless, and become more exciting with each passing day. AfriBiz will be established as one of the leading players in the upcoming Linux Revolution."
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