[SGVLUG] Linux Class

[Don Gibbs]

>I'm putting together a basic Linux class for a local Adult School. 
>Does anyone have any ideas, books, topics I should cover?

Is there a particular goal for this class?  Is there a larger 
curriculum?  In the absence of any ...

I tend to think of dreary basics like imparting the skills to install 
and maintain small systems, in particular, being able to


1) Size a system for its intended use.

2) Prepare a site.  Physically, electrically, environmentally, etc.

3)  Select and install a kernel.  How do you compare distros? How do 
you get ahold of a distro?  Major installation decisions.  What parts 
of the target machine's hardware impact the installation?  Why and 
when should you update/patch the kernel?  Where do you record your 
configuration decisions and activities?

4) Make the system reliable and secure.

5) Install applications.  And update them; stay current.

6) Provide basic office capability like a private network, shared 
printer, inter-operability with other *nix, MS & Mac.

6) Back up and restore valuable data.


Sounds like a modern day handy-man.

    --Don
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