An Introduction to the Linux Command Shell for Beginners

  Just forwarding for anyone here that could make use of this
introduction.

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Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:21:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Vic Gedris
To: oclug-announce@lists.oclug.on.ca
Subject: [oclug-announce] An Introduction to the Linux Command Shell for
    Beginners

...Apologies to anyone getting this announcement twice.  It has also
been sent to the General OCLUG list.

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 ANNOUNCING:  An Introduction to the Linux Command Shell for Beginners
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Topic:     An Introduction to the Linux Command Shell for Beginners
Date:      Thursday, January 31, 2001
Time:      7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost:      Free (Donations to OCLUG appreciated)
Location:  ExitCertified, 85 Albert St., Suite 1200, Ottawa.
Map:       http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=85+Albert+St.&csz=ottawa&Country=ca

WHAT IS IT?
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This is the first of a series of Linux classes to be presented by the
Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group (OCLUG) and ExitCertified.
ExitCertified has generously made their classroom space available to
OCLUG, to be used for training sessions and other events.

WHAT IS THIS MONTH'S TOPIC?
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This month's training session is a course geared towards brand new Linux
users, and other Linux users who would like to learn more about the
Linux command shell.  People who have never used their Linux "bash"
prompts, or have very little experience with it will benefit the most.
Here are some of the topics covered:
  - Navigating the Linux filesystem
  - Basic Linux commands
  - Simple file and directory maintenance
  - Shortcuts to make your life easier

The course is an interactive lecture/lab session that should run for
approximately 90 minutes, followed by a 30 minute help session to
address individual questions and concerns.  The class is equipped with
Sun Ultra 10 workstations running Solaris (not Linux), however, the
familiar Bash shell and utilities will be used to teach the class.

Please note:  This course is *NOT* a general Q&A class.  We will not
cover installation, configuration, troubleshooting, etc.  The focus is
on using the bash shell.  If you are having difficulties getting Linux
to run, it would be a better idea to post on the OCLUG mailing list or
come to an upcoming Linux installfest.

A selection of class notes will be provided to those who attend, and the
notes will also be available to the general public through the OCLUG web
page.

REGISTRATION
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Registration for this class is on a first-come first-served basis.  If
you are interested in attending, please email:  vic(at)gedris.org
with the following template:
  Name:
  Email:
  Are you bringing a friend to share your computer (Yes/No)?:
  Would you like a copy of Red Hat Linux 7.2?  If yes, please
  bring $2 to cover the cost of burning the CDs.  (Yes/No):

Please sign up ASAP, as space will be limited to:
  - 12 computer-equipped desks (you can bring 1 friend as an
    onlooker/share as well...standing room only)

Please make sure you attend if you sign up.  If you must cancel, email
me so I can make the spot available to someone else.

FUTURE TECHNOLOGY COURSES
-------------------------

OCLUG and ExitCertified plan to continue this series of technology
courses.  We plan on holding one session per month, with one or two
topics being presented at the same time (beginner and advanced level).
If you are interested in leading a training session, or have a good idea
for one, please contact vic(at)gedris.org to arrange something.  Some
potential future topics include:  
  - The Linux command shell, part II
  - Beginner shell scripting, advanced shell scripting
  - System administration
  - PGP/GPG, and key signing
  - Setting up and using FreeS/WAN, or other VPN software (e.g. PPTP)
  - Setting up a cluster (beowulf, numa, etc)
  - Firewalls (Basic, and advanced)
  - make
  - cvs
  - autoconf
  - X Windows, xdm
  - KDE
  - GNOME
  - Compare and contrast the different distros
  - Kernel modules
  - How to set up networking.  How to recover from your mistakes.
  - Distributing software as RPMs and/or Debian packages.
  - Various programming tutorials
Volunteers are needed to teach these classes!

ABOUT EXIT CERTIFIED
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ExitCertified is an Authorized Sun Education Centre and the only
training company in Canada to focus solely on providing Sun technology
education and certification.

Serving IT professionals, government agencies and corporate clients,
ExitCertified specializes in delivering Solaris(tm) Operating
Environment, Networking & Security, Server & Storage Systems and
Java(tm) Technology training.  Courses offered relate to industry
recognized Sun Professional Certification programs.

For more information about ExitCertified or to view an upcoming course
schedule visit:
http://www.exitcertified.com/register/                                          

ABOUT OCLUG
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The Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group promotes and supports the use of
Linux at the local community level in Ottawa.

Founded in March 1997, OCLUG holds monthly general meetings. Membership
in OCLUG is diverse from newbies to the proverbial Gurus. OCLUG was
created to help promote Linux in the Ottawa area and maintains several
mailing lists to help accomplish this goal.

For more information about the group and its activities, please visit
our website located at:  http://oclug.on.ca/

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An Introduction to the Linux Command Shell for Beginners