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| DATE | 2002-05-02 |
| FROM | Ruben I Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Linux1/Unix1 - TEST
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Loks good to me
On 2002.05.02 22:36 Paul RodrÃguez wrote:
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> THIS IS A TEST - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE TO OTHER LISTS YET! - THIS IS A TEST
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>
> Hi, everybody, how's this for an email release for our next class?
>
> 1) Too wordy? Should we make an extra less wordy one for different
> audiences?
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> 2) I think the dates are right. But how about price? Currently $300.
> Particularly, how much did the computers come out to last class? Did we
> fall short with $520?
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> 3) We are still on for R+M. Anything I should know about space or time
> (particularly for the Unix 1 half?)
>
> - Paul Rodriguez
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> Linux 1: Introduction to GNU/Linux
> Unix 1: Introduction to Unix
>
> Wednesdays, from May 15th to July 24th 7:00-10:30PM
>
>
> Course Offering:
>
> Linux is the fastest growing operating system today. Free, and
> extremely powerful, it runs on an wide variety of platforms for an
> extremely wide variety of applications. Whether you already have some
> experience or are coming fresh, join us to find out why GNU/Linux is
> being used by everyone from NASA, IBM, Google, the Dep. of Defense to
> millions of home users worldwide.
>
> Our 5 week LINUX 1 class introduces Free Software and the GNU/Linux
> operating system. Through lectures and hands on text and graphical
> installations, students develop an understanding of the operating system
> and its historical relevance. We will discuss how information is
> stored and accessed on the computer, and how the system is organized.
> This includes an overview of file systems, partitions, files
> permissions, the Unix directory tree, and an introduction to the
> kernel. Students will learn to perform complete text and graphical
> installations, as well as basic network and system configuration.
>
> Our INTRODUCTION TO UNIX 1 class introduces the Command Line Interface
> (CLI) and some of the powerful tools it makes available. Built into
> every Unix system, the CLI is the strongest and most essential tool to
> unleash the potential of your computer. This class will demystify the
> CLI, and help explain when and how to use it to make the most efficient
> use of your computing experience. Going beyond simple commands, the
> class introduces Shell scripting, Vi, the GCC compiler, and network and
> system administration. prerequisites: Linux 1.
>
> Each class meets weekly for 5 weeks. There will be a one week
> intermission between Linux 1 and Unix 1. Both classes are being offered
> together as one class, it is no possible to take them seperately.
>
> Classes follow a lecture format. Study groups will meet on the internet,
> and student space for homework will be provided on our server and for
> discussion via our NYLXS education mailing list.
>
> We are offering these classes for $300 each (or $600 together).
> Students are highly encouraged to purchase lab computers for use in
> class. ($520) We will house them and you can take them home when you
> are done. In the interest of maintaining a professional learning
> environment, only these computers will be used in class.
>
> For $600, plus $520 for the computer, that's incredibly cheap compared
> to the $1500-$2300 of similar classes elsewhere, and you get to keep the
> computer! (Students are free to share a computer with a friend to save
> on computer costs.)
>
> NYLXS members get a $20 discount.
>
>
> WHEN: Wednesdays, from May 15th to July 24th 7:00-10:30PM*
>
> WHERE: Rosenswieg and Maffia
> 845 3rd Ave., 13th Fl.*
>
> COST: $300 per class.
> $520 hardware you keep
>
> * Date and time subject to change. Please email paulr-at-nylxs.com to
> register or for more information.
>
>
> About Us:
>
> The Free Software Institute of New York Linux Scene is proud to announce
> the next step in the Linux revolution. Affordable FreeSoftware training
> now. Staffed by volunteers, we are dedicated to the empowerment of the
> NYC community. We provide a complete cradle-to-grave Linux and Free
> Software education program. Free software is out there, and its
> prime-time. You just need to learn how to use it. This is empowerment,
> this is NYLXS.
>
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