basic linux training class online

[Brian Kelsay]

 The next term begins Monday, 7 July 2003. Registration for that class
closes Saturday, 5 July 2003.  So sign up now  if you think you would
benefit from this 2 month course.  I'm signing up just to see how it would
be to point others to it or see if this is something we could implement in
our community.
Brian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Kelsay" <bkelsay@
To: <kclug@
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: basic linux training class online

> http://www.basiclinux.net/
>
> Basic Linux TrainingT is a brief, introductory level course written
> specifically for those coming from a DOS/Windows background, without any
> knowledge of Unix or programming. (Those coming from Apple/Mac are welcome
> and should get a lot out of this course despite the orientation. Just be
> aware that Mac users have always been rare on the mailing list so you'll
> almost certainly have to supplement this course with other Mac users who
> have Linux installed.) The course is designed to be used with virtually
any
> introductory Linux textbook, and is vendor and distribution neutral.
>
> The lessons cover the initial installation and configuration of GNU/Linux
on
> your PC. They begin with a brief overview of the history and origins of
> UNIX, GNU, and Linux, describing the 'philosophy' underlying the system
> design. The lessons also address the choice of a distribution, preparing
> your hard disk, and the actual installation of the base system. Once the
> basic system is properly installed and configured, we continue with
lessons
> on making your ISP connection, adding additional programs, setting up the
> graphical user interface, rebuilding the kernel, updating software
packages,
> understanding the filesystem, the basic commands and programs, and the
> essentials of administering your new system. There are also lessons to
give
> you a more in-depth introduction to shells and shell programming, booting
> and boot managers, XFree86 and X applications, networking, text editors,
> programming tools, bug tracking, software testing, security, customizing
> your system the way you want it, and tips for performance tuning.
>