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| DATE | 2004-01-13 |
| FROM | Ruben I Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Classes Given by Fund for the City of New York
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The last thing they wanted was for us to participate, and now they are offering this compehensive list of classes.
Is Marco teaching this class?
On 2004.01.13 18:42 "Inker, Evan" wrote:
> Ok Kiddies,
>
> For those who have been keeping track of my exploits, last year I audited a
> Fund for the City of New York Seminar (Snippet showing original details and
> see earlier email attachment)
>
> CONFERENCE
>
> Demystifying Open Source
>
> What do the words "Open Source" mean to you and your organization? This term
> is used with increasing frequency and many in the nonprofit world are not
> quite sure what it means. Is it free software? Can I use it instead of
> Microsoft Software? Is it hard to install? Is it politically correct?
>
> Join us on October 8th for "Demystifying Open Source Technology," a
> conference designed specifically to provide an introduction to open source
> technologies for the nonprofit community. We will discuss the different ways
> open source technology can be utilized by your organizations, and whether
> and how it could be a viable solution. We will also look at applications
> that have been created using the open source philosophy, as well at how open
> source is being implemented by nonprofits.
>
> You will be able to choose two of three breakout sessions:
> - Demonstrations of open source software
> - Case studies of nonprofits using open source systems
> - Examples of nonprofit web applications using open source
> solutions.
>
> For the low cost of $30, all participants receive a bootable Linux CD,
> continental breakfast, and a safe place to learn more about open source
> technology. Co-sponsors of this conference include Fund for the City of New
> York, New York Cares, The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee and The Alliance
> of Resident Theatres/New York.
>
>
> Well, lets say no one seemed "Demystified". First, the Linux Lab of PCs were
> setup so sub-standard as to make the RedHat 8.x installs look like total
> crap (slow and totally useless; OpenOffice and most apps needed at least one
> minute to start up after clicking !!). Additionally, with the exception of a
> One hour talk showing the benefits (TCO etc) of using Open Source (Linux
> servers and desktops primarily) and a Developers segment on LAMP (Only 4
> people attended this segment in an total audience of 35-40 people), mostly
> everything else was how to use Freely produced Windows products (eBase,
> ODB,etc). And originally FCNY was quite defensive when asked about producing
> Classes for Linux et al Open Source Solutions prior but yet now seems
> totally fine doing so.
> While $70 per Class is not exorbitant, I fail to see what can be learned in
> 2.5 hrs with the possible exception of Browsing Desktop Linux. If anyone can
> show me how to install, configure, and Manage Apache in 2.5 hrs with only a
> minimum of Fundamental Linux Experience I'd be truly surprised. All in All I
> have no faith that the content and quality of these classes will be anything
> near what one should know before embarking on such an endeavor as Managing
> Apache.
>
> And now with their current course selection (please see below), I can only
> say "Thank G-d for the FSI and the folks at O'Reilly". And the sad part is
> that FCNY will probably get at least 20 to 25 participants to attend. This
> is one area in which WE, NYLXS, needs to bring Open Source exposure to the
> Non-Profit Sector. Not just the "Fundamentals" and "Build An Open Source Web
> Server" but the Real World Uses and Applications which are available today
> even beyond that of TCO and Cost Analysis breakdowns.
>
>
>
> http://fcny.org/nca/
> FCNY OPEN SOURCE OFFERINGS (Course Costs are $70 per)
>
> Browsing Desktop Linux
> A gentle introduction to using basic applications on the Linux desktop.
> Users will get to use various applications from a standard Linux Desktop. We
> will demonstrate and use standard office applications such as word
> processors and spreadsheets, web browsers, email managers, and much more
> including interoperability issues between using Linux, Windows, and
> Macintosh computers. Prerequisites: Basic computer usage knowledge, but do
> not need to have Linux experience.
> Dates: 1/28 9:30-12p, 3/31 3:30-6p
>
> Fundamentals of Linux
> This course will teach the basics of how to operate and understand the
> workings of the Linux operating system. Users will get comfortable working
> within the Linux command line environment and will be introduced to the
> tools necessary to put Linux to work for their organization. Prerequisites:
> Basic computer usage knowledge, but do not need to have Linux experience.
> Dates: 2/4 9:30-12p, 4/7 3:30-6p
>
> How to Build an Open Source Web Server
> This course will teach users already familiar with the Linux Operating
> System how to install, configure, and manage an Apache Web Server running on
> Linux. Users will learn how to evaluate different installation packages,
> configure and install those packages, and manage a running Apache Web
> Server. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Linux or equivalent experience.
> Dates: 2/11 9:30-12p, 4/14 3:30-6p
>
>
>
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