I agree but we do not foot the bill, because if thats the case where does
it
stop as i feel i would like a free course in XML, bluetooth, c++, oracle, sybase, apache, tomcatand the list goes on.
One could argue that DNS(SEC|) could be considered of more immediate common operational importance. One could argue further, that a RIPE training course is of a more informational (BCP, consensus, etc) character.. Right?
If this is whats needed then another organisation needs to be created to meet this need, the NCC is our RIR not our free internet education tool.
I do of course share your opinion that RIPE {c,sh}ouldn't substitute more regular sources of education: academical, vendor's, pay-for or other. And, as you see above, not only because of the funding issue you mention. But, I believe that, well-tuned, training provided by RIPE (or similar organization) serve as a useful complement. mh
for the benefit of future operation.
Kind regards
Michael
-- Michael Hallgren, http://m.hallgren.free.fr/, MH2198-RIPE (ex-Teleglobe, BB Eng., peering, and such.)
Regards,
Stephen Burley WorldCom EMEA Hostmaster SB855-RIPE