Classes

I teach a number of courses, at my site or yours.

Catalog

Introduction to Open Source Software: What is Open Source Software (OSS)? How does it differ from closed source software, and what are the advantages for the end user? The methodology and culture of OSS programmers. For MIS/IT managers, software developers and anthropologists.
Introduction to OpenOffice.org: An introduction to OOo, a free open source office suite that is an excellent replacement for more expensive office suites. The course introduces students to OOo's word processor, spreadsheet, presentation and draw programs. Conversion to and from other office suite formats, output for web publishing and Adobe PDF format are covered. For the beginning and intermediate office suite user.
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Introduction to Linux: Linux as a desktop environment: the background and history, using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line User Environment (CLUE). Introduction to Linux based applications: OpenOffice.org, etc. Web browsing with and email with Thunderbird. Accessing the Internet. Installing Linux. Keeping your Linux computer up to date.
Linux for Network Administrators: Introduction to Linux. Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line User Environment (CLUE). Linux network services: DNS, DHCP, SMB/CIFS (Windows® networking), web and FTP servers. Integrating into a Windows environment and replacing Windows services.
Introduction to Computer Security: Computer Security for the small business and employee. Firewalls, email security, physical security, passwords and other issues.
What do you want to learn today?: I will customize any of the above courses or create a new one just for you or your enterprise.

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Current Classes

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