[ubuntu-us-in] ubuntu desktop-course-book

Thu May 1 03:50:11 BST 2008

really cool. thanks!

On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 11:19 PM, justin sullivan <j.p.sullivan at hotmail.com>
wrote:

>  hey everyone i just just came across some really good material for new
> and experienced users. its the ubuntu desktop-course-book which covers:
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> (http://g2p.org/res/index.html)
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> Chapter 1. Course Overview*Table of Contents*
> Target Audience and Pre-requisites<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2511432>Student
> Responsibilities<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2511485>Ubuntu
> Session Plan<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2511529>Instructor
> Responsibilities<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514004>Pre-Training
> Preparation/Checks<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514042>Instructional
> Methods<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514093>Instructional
> Tips/Guidelines<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514133>Lecture
> Components<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514189>
> Introduction<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514200>Context
> Setting<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514240>Main
> Body<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514270>
> Summary<http://home.danielnylander.se/translations/ubuntu-desktop-course/Introduction.html#id2514304>
> *About the Course and Objectives*
> Ubuntu is a community developed Linux-based operating system freely
> available and suitable for laptops, desktops and servers. This course is
> based on Ubuntu 7.10 and aims to train new users of Ubuntu how to use key
> applications including mainstream office applications, Internet connectivity
> and browsing, graphics arts tools, multi-media and music. After completing
> this course, you will:
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>    - Understand the concepts of open source and how they tie in with
>    Ubuntu
>    - See the benefits and differences in using Ubuntu as an Operating
>    system
>    - Customise the look and feel of the Ubuntu desktop
>    - Navigate through the file system and search for files
>    - Connect to and use the Internet
>    - Perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions using
>    OpenOffice.org
>    - Install and play games
>    - Add, remove and update applications using different package
>    managers
>    - View, draw, manipulate and scan images
>    - Play, edit and organize music and video files
>    - Seek help on Ubuntu from free and commercial sources
>    - Create partitions and dual-boot options
>
> Target Audience and Pre-requisites
> This course provides both home and office users with hands on training on
> Ubuntu. No prior knowledge of Ubuntu is required, although computer literacy
> is assumed and is a pre-requisite. Ubuntu 7.10 must be installed on the
> computer hard disk before starting this course.
> The Ubuntu 7.10 desktop course is designed to be modular. If it is studied
> in a classroom in its entirety, it should be completed within two full days.
> However, topics and lessons can be selected as required and a day's content
> designed to suit the key learning objectives.
> Sample material for various exercises is available through the
> ubuntu-desktop-course-resources package. The most current package is
> available through the canonical-training PPA (Personal Package Archive) in
> Launchpad: https://launchpad.net/~canonical-training/+archive<https://launchpad.net/%7Ecanonical-training/+archive>
> .
> Instructor Notes:The ubuntu-desktop-course-resource package should be
> installed on all systems before the course starts. The sample files are
> placed in /usr/share/ubuntu-desktop-course. It is recommended to add a link
> to the directory on the students desktop.
> Student Responsibilities
>
>    - Students should arrive on time and stay until the session is
>    dismissed. The instructor should be notified if you expect to arrive late.
>    - Participation in class discussions is strongly encouraged. Even
>    when some topics are already familiar to some, sharing relevant experiences
>    can be very helpful to other people.
>    - Cell phones and pagers should be placed on silent mode during
>    class.
>    - Feedback is vital to the improvement of our course development and
>    delivery. All students must complete the course evaluation form at the end
>    of the last day in order to receive a certificate of completion.
>    - Please provide any and all feedback regarding this course to:
>    training at canonical.com.
>
> Ubuntu Session Plan
> The following table lists the contents of the individual sessions and the
> time allocated for delivering them. The time allocated for a session can be
> allocated in more detail by the instructor.
> Instructor Notes:Due to a layout problem section 1.4 and the summary table
> are interleaved.
>
> *Table 1.1. *
> *Session*
> *Duration (in minutes)*
> *DAY 1*
>  *Welcome and Course Overview*
> *20*
> *Introducing Ubuntu*
> *60*
> About Open Source
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> Free Software Movement, Open Source and Linux
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> About Ubuntu
>
> Software Repositories and Categories
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> Key Differences between Ubuntu and Microsoft Windows
>
> Lesson Summary
>
> Review Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.2. *
> *Exploring the Ubuntu Desktop*
> *75*
> GNOME Desktop Components
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> Changing the Default Language
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> Creating a User Account and Fast User Switching
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> Adding/Removing Applications
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> Desktop Effects - Compiz Fusion
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> Desktop Search Tracker
>
> Lesson Summary
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.3. *
> *Using the Internet*
> *100*
> Connecting to and Using the Internet
>
> Browsing the Web
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> Accessing Newsreaders
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> Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages
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> Instant Messaging
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> Making Phone Calls using Softphones
>
> Accessing Newsreaders
>
> Review Exercise
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.4. *
> *Using OpenOffice Applications*
> *180*
> Introducing the OpenOffice.org Suite
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> Using OpenOffice.org Writer
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> Using OpenOffice.org Calc
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> Using OpenOffice.org Impress
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> Using OpenOffice.org Draw
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> Using OpenOffice.org Math
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> Additional Applications
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> Lesson Summary
>
> Review Exercise
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.5. *
> *Ubuntu and Games*
> *40*
> Installing Ubuntu Games
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> Playing Ubuntu Games
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> Playing Other Popular Games
>
> Lesson Summary
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.6. *
> *Session*
> *Duration (in minutes) excl. exercises*
> *DAY 2*
>  *Customising the Desktop and Applications*
> *80*
> Introduction
>
> Customising the Desktop
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> The 3D Effects
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> Working with Files Using Nautilus
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> Package Managers
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> Using Add/Remove Applications
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> Using Synaptic Package Manager
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> Installing a Single Package File
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> Software Repositories
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> Adding New Language Settings
>
> Lesson Summary
>
> Review Exercise
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.7. *
> *Making the Most of Images and Photos*
> *60*
> Introducing Graphics Applications
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> Viewing Images with gThumb
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> The GIMP
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> Managing Photos with F-Spot
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> Drawing with Inkscape
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> Using a Scanner
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> Lesson Summary
>
> Review Exercise
>
> Lab Exercise
>
>
> *Table 1.8. *
> *Playing Music and Videos*
> *60*
> Legal Restrictions
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> Playing Music Files
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> Playing and Extracting Audio CDs
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> Burning Audio CDs
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> Playing Proprietary Multimedia Formats
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> Using an iPod
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> Creating and Editing Audio Files
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> Using DVDs
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> Playing Online Media
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> Editing Videos
>
> Lesson Summary
>
> Review Exercise
>
> Lab Exercise
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>
> *Table 1.9. *
> *Ubuntu: Help and Support*
> *60*
> Introduction
>
> Free support resources
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> System documentation
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> Online Documentation
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> Community Support
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> Launchpad
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> The Fridge
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> Paid for Commercial Services
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> Lesson Summary
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> Review Exercise
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>
> *Table 1.10. *
> *Partitioning and Booting - optional*
> *60*
> What is Partitioning
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> Creating a Partition
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> Bootup Options
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> Lesson Summary
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> Review Exercise
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> Lab Exercise
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> Course Summary
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> http://g2p.org/res/index.html
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In love,
Nick
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