Victorv:

Alot of places will want you to have experience. There will be some places that deal mostly with SQL Server and some Oracle. You might stand a better chance in those companies than someone like me.

SQL Server use is growing big-time. I think this skill will be worth more and more over the next few months/years.

If you're determined you will get there!

Mr.Hankey:

Why not try using a windows editing tool. I use a product called UltraEdit (http://www.ultraedit.com). You can use this on your PC and open/save documents over FTP to UNIX boxes. It makes editing parameter files very easy. Oh the joys of cut & paste rather than yank

I think it cost me $25 (US) and I take it everywhere.