Pre-conference Workshop:
A Penguin on your Desk - An Introduction to Linux

Christopher Kidd, Instructor / Web Master, Prestonsburg Community College, and Robbie Scott, Data Network Administrator, Pikeville College

Time: 9:00:00 AM, Sunday June 9, 2002
Cost: $100.00

Description:

Attendees will learn how to install and use the Linux operating system as both a desktop computer and as a server. A version of the Linux operating system will be installed onto a desktop computer that already has a version of Microsoft Windows installed without interfering with the current setup. During the installation process attendees will be involved in discussions concerning the various software packages that come packaged with the version of Linux being installed. Technical issues such as configuring various devices such as printers and scanners, connecting to the Internet, and making the computer secure will also be discussed. After installation of the new operating system, attendees will be able to choose which operating system they wish to use at the time the computer is (re-)started. Attendees will start using the newly installed version of Linux and become aware of the differences between it and Microsoft Windows. Time will be given to use the more common software packages that can be installed, such as a Microsoft Office clone, web browser(s), instant messengers, and others. During the later part of the session attendees will be shown how to setup and use Linux as a web server, e-mail server, router, and other server; oriented application. By the end of the session, attendees should be able to return to their locale and feel confident about installing and using the Linux operating system.

Presenter Bio(s):

Christopher Kidd is an Instructor and the Web Master for Prestonsburg Community College since August 2000. He has 6 years experience with local networks, the Internet, and the Web prior to PCC.

Robbie A. Scott is the Data Communications Administrator at Pikeville College as where he has been employed since 1998.