[linux-novice] October tutorial

[michael ondrechak]

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      ANNOUNCING:  Linux Installation Tutorial
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Topic:     Installing Linux on a standards x86 system
Date:      Thursday October 28, 2004
Time:      6:30-8:30pm  (Come a bit early for drinks and snacks)
Cost:      Free (Donations to OCLUG appreciated)
Location:  ExitCertified, 85 Albert St., Suite 1200, Ottawa.
Map:       http://tinyurl.com/cd6l


WHAT IS IT?
~~~~~~~~~~~

This is one of a series of Linux-related Technology Seminars to be
presented by the Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group (OCLUG) and
ExitCertified.  ExitCertified has generously made their classroom space
available to OCLUG, to be used for training sessions and other events.



WHAT IS THIS MONTH'S TOPIC?
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Michael Bazdell will show you how to install a Linux distribution on the
standard x86 system. Michael will discuss partitioning the hard drive,
the basics on how a boot loader works, what servers/services you should
install, and what you should do after Linux has been installed, such as
quick configurations that will drive you mad.

This tutorial is targeted at people who are new to Linux and have
decided to install it, or just want to know what Linux actually is.
There are no prerequisites for this tutorial.



ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Michael Bazdell has thirteen years of progressive computer experience,
and two years dedicated to Linux. With knowledge in a little of
everything computers, his hope is to help spread on the up and coming
Linux take over.

Currently working privately as a freelance computer nerd, he deals with
all the common installation and end user problems quite often. Hopefully
he'll even be able to teach some people a thing or two.



REGISTRATION
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Registration for this class is on a first-come first-served basis.  If you 
are
interested in attending, please email:  mondrechak_lists at hotmail.com with 
the
the subject line: October tutorial.  Please include your name and email
address in the email.  Your reservation will be confirmed via email.

Please sign up ASAP, as there are only 20 seats available.  These classes
usually fill up very quickly!

Please make sure you attend if you sign up.  If you must cancel, email me so 
I
can make the spot available to someone else.



FUTURE TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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OCLUG and ExitCertified plan to continue this series of technology courses.
We plan on holding one session per month, with various topics and skill 
levels
covered.  If you are interested in leading a training session, or have a 
good
idea for one, please contact mondrechak_lists at hotmail.com to arrange
something.

Volunteers are needed to teach these classes and ensure the sessions 
continue
to be a part of OCLUG's regular schedule of events!

Upcoming sessions:

November        looking for speaker
December        IPv6.



ABOUT EXIT CERTIFIED
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ExitCertified is an Authorized Sun Education Centre and the only training
company in Canada to focus solely on providing Sun technology education and
certification.

Serving IT professionals, government agencies and corporate clients,
ExitCertified specializes in delivering Solaris(tm) Operating Environment,
Networking & Security, Server & Storage Systems and Java(tm) Technology
training.  Courses offered relate to industry recognized Sun Professional
Certification programs.

For more information about ExitCertified or to view an upcoming course
schedule visit: http://www.exitcertified.com/register/



ABOUT OCLUG
~~~~~~~~~~~

The Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group promotes and supports the use of Linux 
at
the local community level in Ottawa.

Founded in March 1997, OCLUG holds monthly general meetings and other 
special
events.  Membership in OCLUG is diverse from newbies to the proverbial 
Gurus.
OCLUG was created to help promote Linux in the Ottawa area and maintains
several mailing lists to help accomplish this goal.

For more information about the group and its activities, please visit our
website located at:  http://www.oclug.on.ca/

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