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Re: [LUG] Linux Training

 
Anyone have any ideas on what we can teach people,  what do people want
learn about ?

SItes such as https://www.tutorialspoint.com/index.htm seem to offer a
comprehensive set of learning materials.

Paul


On 08/07/18 09:10, aaron moore wrote:
> Hi.
> If is of any use I have a 'training suite' I could make available with 5
> laptops with linux already installed. It's a bit rural but maybe could
> be of use. TR16 5DY
> Cheers
> Aaron
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> excuse my brevity.
> On 08/07/2018, 10:02 Neil <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>     I have had an 'interesting' time reading the responses about the BBC
>     Microbit. This was in reference to coderdojo aimed at young people. The
>     feedback included some talk about getting people, especially the
>     elderly, started on Linux. This is something that I have been thinking
>     about for some time. Some people in this area know that I use Linux, in
>     fact some of them refer to me as 'Linux Man'.
> 
>     I have been asked on occasion about giving some lessons/training in
>     Linux. Up to now I have always come up with an excuse. This is not
>     because I am concerned about the actual training. It is because of all
>     the palaver about how to set up Linux for them to start with. I don't
>     like the idea of dual booting, nor am I keen on VBox etc. I would
>     prefer
>     that they have access to an old unused laptop. For older people
>     especially, this is not easy, partly because of cost. I would
>     definitely
>     feel happier to keep well away from their current machine.
> 
>     However, some of the microbit replies have included some ideas about
>     this, so I will reconsider. If anyone would like to add in their ideas
>     and suggestions I would be very grateful. We ought to make some effort
>     to get the message out there.
> 
>     Thanks,
> 
>     Neil
> 
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