Theres probably a good reason but why choose LPIC instead of say: Linux+ RHCT /RHCE Novell CLP / CLE SAIR/GNU LCA The way I see it (I could be wrong) LPIC is for the most part distro neutral but it looks like a memorisation via rote exam, whereas the Redhat or Novell stuff is heavy practical which seems to lend it more to a group study environment Kris