[wplug] [wplug-announce] Free Linux Basics Tutorial February 11th 2006

Beth Lynn bethlynn at wplug.org
Thu Feb 9 15:42:52 EST 2006


Hello,

Western PA Linux Users Group will be hosting a free Linux Basics Tutorial.
It will be held on this Saturday February 11th 2006 from 10am to 2:30pm 
at Newell Simon Hall 3002. This meeting is FREE and open to the general
public. Please invite your friends and coworkers so that they can see
what Linux is all about.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: Newell Simon Hall 3002
Visit our new Maps and Directions page
http://www.wplug.org/pages/wplugmap/
Please note that our new phone number is 412 268 4998
Make sure to print out the directions!

Please distribute fliers to promote this tutorial
http://www.wplug.org/files/linuxbasicsho.pdf

Speaker: Beth Lynn Eicher
Host: Patrick Wagstrom

ABOUT THE TUTORIAL- LINUX BASICS
The tutorial will be a brief yet thorough overview of the Linux operating
system. If you would like to get started and you would like a cram course
in the basics, this class is for you. Maybe you just started using Linux
however you feel like you are drowning in a sea of information. Fear not,
we are here to help.

You may bring a computer along, but one is not required. We will be
demonstrating a version of Linux called KNOPPIX with allows you to boot
directly from the cdrom into a fully-functional Linux operating system
without affecting the current contents of your hard drive. You can follow
along with your own system to enhance the experience or just sit back and
watch. If you do choose to bring your system, make sure to bring
everything (monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cords, power strips, etc.).
We do have carts available to help you move your stuff into Newell Simon
Hall 3002. Please be considerate and arrive before 11am with your computer
so that we can get started at 11am sharp.

We encourage all to RSVP, especially if you are bringing your computer.
However, if you did not RSVP, please come anyhow.
Those who RSVP to rsvp at wplug.org will receive a free Knoppix CD.

If you have any questions about the event, special needs, or any topics 
you would like the tutorial to cover, please email rsvp at wplug.org

TOPICS WE WILL COVER
* Why use Linux
* Choosing a distribution
* Using the command line
* Installing programs - rpms and tars
* Security suggestions
* How not to get into trouble
* Basic desktop usage
* Using Knoppix as a rescue disk or as your main Linux desktop

SCHEDULE
* Doors will open at 10am to NSH 3002
* Coffee and Doughnut Hour 10am-11am
* Linux Basics tutorial part I 11am-Noon
* Geeks Eating Pizza Noon-ish - 1pm 
($5 is suggested for pizza contribution)
* Linux Basics tutorial part II 1pm-2:30pm
* General Socialization 2:30pm-3pm

See you there!

Beth Lynn

Upcoming Schedule...
Saturday March 4, Installfest 10am-5pm Newell Simon Hall Atrium (3rd floor 
commons)
Saturday March 11, GUM 10am-2pm topic TBD

If you have any questions about this event or wplug in general, please 
send mail to info at wplug.org

PS: help is needed for this event: cohost, setup crew, pizza troll, and 
donut troll. For more information, read the thread on -plan
http://www.wplug.org/pipermail/wplug-plan/2006-February/001549.html
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