At what point do you think of yourself as a Linux "Guru" or "Professional"?

**dagroves** · February 22nd, 2012

Neither, when I can stop searching Google for constant help on using Linux then I can be a professional or Guru. Until then I am a Home user.

**lisati** · February 22nd, 2012

Here's a thought: it's possible to show professionalism in what you do by doing what you do well, even if you're not an expert.

**MBybee** · February 22nd, 2012

I've been 'professional' ever since I had to support an SAP implementation on RH 6.5, and professional on Unix for many years prior.

Guru? Not so much. My opinion of my own skills tends to vary depending on who I work with and encounter

**winh8r** · February 22nd, 2012

I think that if you really know the system inside out, and are able to do things like list pathnames fully off the top of your head and can "solve" any issue with a linux system without actually being in front of one then you may be approaching guru status.

It is safe to say that there are Linux professionals who are not gurus and Linux gurus who are not professionals.

If there are people out there who fit into both camps then they truly deserve some real respect!!

One thing about Linux is , there are often quite a few ways to achieve the same end result , with none of the possible methods being either right or wrong, just different.

It is a tough question to answer, but a good one though!

**alexfish** · February 22nd, 2012

A hobbist is always inventive
A guru takes to the next level
A profesional will polish it

Think I must Be a Butler , cleaning up the mess and polishing the bits left over

**Lee_Bo** · February 22nd, 2012

Well since I'm not officially supporting Linux in my office, I'm not a professional. And even though I've been using Linux off and on for over 10 years, I'm definitely not a guru.