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Re: [LUG] Linux Training

 
On 21 Jan 2018 11:54, "Neil" <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Recently I met a newcomer to this area who turned out to be a Linux user. He told me that he carries round a USB stick with a live version on Linux on it so that he can demonstrate it to anyone who asks about it.

This got me thinking. I read recently that Linux has about 3% of the desktop usage now, which seems very low. Yet how do we help to increase that? I know that if someone came up to me to ask me if would be willing to teach them to use Linux, I would be a bit baffled and worried. Where would I start?

There are so many questions. A new computer, an old one, dual boot? Which distro? Should I install Linux first for them or should that be part of the learning process? That is just for starters.

I believe that some members of the list are keen about getting more people across to the Linux world. So I am asking, does anyone have any experience in this area? Any pointers, suggestions please?

Thanks,

Neil

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It is a bit of a minefield, but ultimately it comes down to whether you would be looking at 1-to-1 "training" or group sessions of some sort. The former could be very much tailored to the individual, their needs and their equipment. Group sessions would, necessarily, have to be more structured and limited in scope. Certainly I - as an IT trainer - wouldn't want to run a group training session where everyone is on totally different kit, using different distros for different reasons.

Grant
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