Keep learning Linux ... that's the future

Technology is everywhere today, streaming services ... social networks, stores to buy, in our old school, government agencies, everywhere, and technology drives and moves everything. And, deep down, the heavy lifting, the heart of this movement is Linux. Yes, Linux, because the servers where services such as websites, social networks, online stores, corporate instant messaging services, mail, etc are installed, the vast majority work with Linux, which results in exceptional job opportunities, very well paid for Linux professionals.

Increase in profits or income to software developers

Software developers are the new king makers, according to Redmonk analyst Stephen O'Grady this is not surprising, in fact in the list of the 100 best jobs now we find the software developer at # 1, with system administrator positions in the top 20. Yes, software developer in the top positions, because although you work programming for a large corporation like Google, Facebook, or directly developing applications for computers or games like Blizzard ... well if your game is purchased online, downloaded from sites such as JuegosParaPC or from Steam, downloaded from links or shared folders in Mediafire or some other way, you are the developer of that game / application, you have been paid for your time, work and effort ... that is, and being more direct, if you are playing (for example) Dont Starve for Linux because you bought it for Steam or because you've hacked it, the developer is paid the same 😀

It is clear that the economy is rebuilding around technology, as each company seeks a competitive advantage through smarter use of its data and seeks to improve agility with cloud and open source technologies, among other means. What is perhaps less clear is the extent to which this new technology economy depends on Linux.

The new world of technology is based on Linux

This Linux dependency is evident in a survey of more than 5.000 Linux professionals and the directors of human resources of the Linux Foundation recently launched in collaboration with Dice.com. Among other conclusions of the report:

• 77% of hiring managers will have "hiring Linux talent" on their priority list for 2014, up from 70% in 2013. With these strategic priorities in place, 93% of hiring managers will hire a Linux professional in the next six months.
• 46% of hiring managers are beefing up their plans to recruit Linux talent in the next six months, a three point increase from last year.
• 86% of Linux professionals report that knowing Linux has given them more career opportunities, and 64% say they chose to work with Linux, due to its ability to penetrate today's technology infrastructure.

All of which means the demand for Linux professionals is increasing considerably.

Linux: High demand, but not enough supply

In fact, 90% of hiring managers said it is "complex" or "very difficult" to find the right people, they are aggressively recruiting people who specialize in Linux, looking for those with the right skills and knowledge. 75% of Linux professionals surveyed said they received at least one call from a recruiter in the last six months. Almost 50% of those who received six or more calls.

It's a good time to be a Linux pro!

This translates to higher wages and better benefits. Because 55% of Linux professionals believe it would be "easy" or "very easy" to find a better new job, 20% of them said they received incentives such as increased pay, more flexible work hours or additional training as part of a counter offer from their employer after they thought about looking at the market, that is, thinking about accepting offers from other companies.

In other words, to prevent professionals - Linux-trained people who worked at various companies from looking at offers from rival companies - many enjoyed salary increases over the past year that exceeded the average for technology professionals by more than two percentage points. These professionals also received an average bonus of $ 10.336, 12% more than the previous year.

Past, Present and Future of Linux

Ten years ago, the smart way to earn more money was to learn Linux. Today, that remains true. Back in 2004 Linux was still new and largely being deployed by early adopters who often seek a competitive advantage in their respective markets and financial services. Today Linux is the default operating system for the Cloud (Cloud), DataCenters (large Data Centers) and mobile technology (smartphones and tablets), the great trends that are changing the industry. Not limited to early adopters, Linux is more than just the platform on which much of our innovation passes.

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As you can see, it is a good idea to continue improving our knowledge of Linux, technology, networks, development. With the internet and desire it will be enough to learn much more, on sites like this (DesdeLinux) we found a lot of information, Tutorials, etc. Also, there are plenty of sites that offer online courses or video tutorials, for example I have friends who live in Seville, they can get up to a master in Seville and then search for employment through sites like Working.es, MyTula.com, Jobs.com ... well, what options are there many,

Anyway, I am going to give the same advice that I gave myself years ago, that now in 2014 I will give it again and ... possibly, I will repeat again in 2014: learn Linux, that is the future.