I want to learn!

[uid(zer0)]

I think if you want to be good at computers you surely must have C/C++ skills. Exept you work with art or music. You must read the source of any new program if you are admin. And you must edit the code till the fix for bug will be released. Without C/C++ skills it's hard to be good.

[MadBadger]

Outstanding, thanks for all the ideas.....exactly what I was looking for.....

Once again, this is a great site.

[s0nIc]

hmm Systems Annalyst is a good start..
what i'd do.... there's an institue here called TAFE.. and i went to their website.. checked which course i wanna learn about.. THEN i checked the modules of the courses.. and searched for the books that would teach me those modules.. so i would know just as much as the people who did the courses.. only difference is.. they have the diploma/certificate.. i dont.

[cable]

Hi there,

Learning about the inner workings of your PC would be a good way to start your path in IT, although I agree with the guys that it is not quite necessary but helpful if you know a thing or two under the hood of your machine.

Having a good set of books like the ones that you have would be helpful as well, try to look at O'Reilly books when you're waddling your toes on networking, security, programming and *nix-related subjects.

Having a daytime job and learning at the same time at your own pace can be tough at times, I myself continues to undergo the same process eventhough I've been in the IT industry for more than 6 years now and I continue to learn new things as much as my mind can digest the information. But of course, overtime/overnight office work is invevitable that can really drains the life force out of you and steals your study time after work.

For programming, well... there are actually several good programming languages to start from, you could try python or perl for starters. As cachinga suggested, try browsing www.activestate.com they have free downloaded perl and python for windows and linux. So, just in case you haven't purchase a linux distribution (slackware, redhat, suse,caldera...etc.) you can start off with your windows box, assuming that this is the current operating system of your PC.

The key in making your way into the IT world, you gotta have perseverance to learn more inspite of all the usual stumbling blocks (work, etc.) that gets in your way as you go on.

Hope this helps.

[Sgear17]

Helllo

I know you want to learn that stuff but all i can say is that it takes time and patience not because your reading different kinds of books about security and hacking expose(GREAT BOOK i recommend you read this stuff) ,TCP/IP as a newbie here i already know that it takes time to learn this stuff but out off curiousity in the internet, security in the net i started to study the basic before going to advance course i know it will take time but if you really like to learn you'll give some time for it even if you have to work hard maybe try this links

http://www.hackers.com

it will sure provide you some good stuff but dont use it for others

"If you like to learn there million of ways to do it but if you dont like there many excuse/reason for it"

i know that you can do it

[Mallam]

s0nic,
Do you mind telling me the name of that site?

Bingo

[mrkangaroo]

I got into the IT field about a year ago. I learned a lot of stuff by running my own little personal network and making sure everything works. That way i got a little hands on experience and when i did get into the field it was a much easier transition. The stuff that i read and practiced payed off because it gave me a better understanding of what and how everything works. Also read up on TCP/IP.

[badapple]

If you are interested in network and security, try taking CCNA and MCSE, that will be good for you, I think!

and also, I don't think take program language is a good idea. people cannot program at every age. except you are really interested in Program!

[ArmyOfOne]

After TCP/IP and learning Linux and Perl, what would you reccomend? Right now I am doing those three and wander where to go after that to get involved in the security world. I would say networking, but what about after that?

[Tortured Spirit]

Originally posted here by ArmyOfOne
After TCP/IP and learning Linux and Perl, what would you reccomend? Right now I am doing those three and wander where to go after that to get involved in the security world. I would say networking, but what about after that?

Learning TCP/IP is a great start, but I would recommend learning about ALL aspects of networking if you truly want to be good at securing networks.

It all depends on what you want to do.

Here's a good link to start with..

Ennis's awesome Newbie FAQ

Read thru it and check out his HUGE collection of links...

G/l ...