Re: [LUG] Ubuntu training for newbies

On 24 April 2010 10:38, John Hansen <whitover@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On 24/04/2010 10:16, Vivi Griffin wrote:

On 24 April 2010 09:46, Roland Tarver <roland.tarver@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> Hi Roly,
>
> Re cost, it depends on how much training / number of different topics / no
> of trainees. As a guide, I charge 25.00 for 1.5 hours when providing
> training on a one to one basis, normally.

ok. I will forward these details and he can decide. Man y thanks.

> However, I am happy to be flexible on fees and would charge less per person
> for multiple trainees in a group.
>
> I have enough laptops to do a group of 4 people and of course, would be
> happy for people to bring their own if they have a laptop.
>
> Perhaps I could come up with a suggested list of topics that may be useful
> for a beginner?

Yes, if you would not mind. But please don't spend much of your time
on it. Obviously, I have yet to ask if my friend would be interested.
(emailing him now)

> Viv

Many thanks

Best wishes
Roly :-)

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Suggested topics for intro to ubuntu (already installed & configured) - happy to adapt this to what people need though).

Installing new apps - intro to Synaptic
Distro Updates
Email (poss. Thunderbird or Evolution)
Intro to OpenOffice (Calc and Writer)
Basics - using console
Browsing web - Googling for advice on Ubuntu
Media Players - media issues
The concept of permissions - logging in as root / user

I think 1/2 day is enough to get people started and cover a range of topics such as these.

Viv

Viv,

One subject which still gives me trouble is filing in Linux. The A,B,C...disks suit me so I am
finding it very difficult to get used to Linux file system which IMHO is very illogical. Do you
or any other member have a simple guide to Linux filing system?

John W

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Here are some links that may help :

http://www.arsgeek.com/2006/09/01/linux-newbie-directory-structure/

http://www.debianadmin.com/linux-directory-structure-overview.html

I find that is it is easiest, if you don't have lots of files and folders, to create a main folder (here called "Filing" and store here :

Home/VHG(YOUR USER NAME)/Desktop/Filing/ - put all your subfolders and files here.

This way they are visible on your desktop and you know where they are.

I hope this helps.

Viv