[TriLUG] Some Newbie Linux Questions

[Lisa C. Boyd]

al johnson wrote:
> This leads me to the conclusion that instead of having newbie classes on a 
> complicated subject like recompiling the kernel, maybe we should start with 
> the basics. O.K. thanks to an installfest you now have a working Linux 
> machine. How to get the essentials working and how do you deal with the 
> Differences between the applications you were familiar with but can't use 
> anymore. --email, burning disks, figuring out how the basic graphics 
> programs.                                                                     

Hey Al! Just wanted to let you know that I hear you :) After things calm 
down at my house, I'll have time to work on a more detailed schedule for 
classes in 2003. Rest assured I'll be trying to balance newbie classes 
and advanced classes as I can. I've taken ideas from the list on classes 
to have - and we could have one every month for at least a year :)

As a teaser - we're in the process of setting up an installfest in 
February. I will also be working on either information for newbies to 
give out at the installfest (which I'll make available on the main web 
site) or perhaps I'll also be able to setup a class for beginners.

Stay tuned to the list and thanks for everyone's patience :)
Lisa B.