[ubuntu-za] Feel like learning something new

Wed Jul 28 10:45:51 BST 2010

Hi Guys

I'm also from Durban, and unfortunately won't be able to attend.  I would
also appreciate a video...

Thanks
Nashvin

On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 11:21 AM, William Walter Kinghorn <
williamk at dut.ac.za> wrote:

> Hi Charl,
>
> You guys from other parts of SA have some nice things I would like to
> attend, but unfortunately I am from Durban, so I can't attend
>
> So is it possible for you to video or transcribe the courses
>
> I have played around a little bit with eBox, and a friend has been using it
> for aprox 6 months, and he likes it
> Latest version is 1.5, which is the development version based on Ubuntu
> 10.04, which will become the stable version 2 soon
> http://downloads.sourceforge.net/ebox-platform/ebox_installer-1.5-i386.iso
> eBox does have a repo for 1.5 : deb file:/var/spool/apt-mirror/mirror/
> ppa.launchpad.net/ebox/1.5/ubuntu lucid main
>
> "Setting a Website using a LAMP server"
> Could I make a suggestion that you install Moodle as well, Moodle is an
> Online Learning Environment, which a lot of schools/universities/anybody
> will be able to use
> Moodle 1.9.4 is in the repos, but you might want to download and install
> version 2 when it comes out in a month or so, Moodle 2 is at Moodle 2.0
> Preview 4 at the moment
>
> Thanks
> William
>
> ________________________________________
> From: ubuntu-za-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [
> ubuntu-za-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Charl Wentzel [
> charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za]
> Sent: 28 July 2010 10:48
> To: Ubuntu SA Local Community
> Cc: Sarel Klopper
> Subject: [ubuntu-za] Feel like learning something new
>
> Hi Guys
>
> I've been using Ubuntu as my sole operating sytem for 2 years now.  This
> includes my laptop, servers, systems supplied to customers, etc.  During
> this time I have also picked up plenty new skills.  I'm very greatful for
> this and would like to share what I have learnt as a way to give back tot he
> community.
>
> Last year I presented a short course on C++ development to some of the
> Ubuntu guys in Jo'burg.  I feel its time to do it again.  I could do the
> same again or do something new.  So first question: Would anybody be
> interested?
>
> Second question: Which one of these topic would be of the greatest
> interest:
>
> C++ development in Linux
> We start of with writing a simple program in a text editor then migrate to
> a more advanced program using a make file and multiple source file.  We then
> move to cmake which simplifies the use of make files and teach basic Git
> skills for source code management.  We through in some powerful debugging
> tools like gdb and valgrind and finally we move it to the Eclipse IDE with
> really powerfull tools.
>
> This course is for the guys that know C++ and want to program in Linux, but
> don't know where to start.  From the scope its clear that we'll be moving
> very fast, but at the end of the session you'll have a good idea what's
> going on and will be able to help yourself from there on.
>
> Using an EBOX  (The Linux Small business server)
> If you have never heard of an EBOX have a look at: www.ebox-platform.com<
> http://www.ebox-platform.com>
> If you need a network server for you company with a DNS, DHCP, internet
> gateway, firewall, proxy server, virtual private networking, and more, but
> you don't want to pay $$$$ for that other server operating system, then
> you'll want to learn about an EBOX.  It offers all of these services (and
> more) on a single machine for free and you can have all of this running in 2
> hours without detailed understanding of any of these!
>
> This course is for anybody.  We'll start with installing a fresh EBOX
> server then briefly review each of the services before we configure them.
>  So you'll have an overview of what its about by the time you get it
> working.  I am by now means an expert and an EBOX can do much more than the
> list mentioned above.  But at least this will introduce you to this
> wonderful platform
>
> Virtualisation with KVM and VirtualBox
> Virtualisation is one of those wonderful things that many people are afraid
> of, but once you start using it you start asking yourself why you ignored it
> for so long.   Whether you are using differnt operating systems or testing
> systems, it's a wondeful tool for business and play.
>
> VirtualBox is quick and easy and very suitable for doing something on your
> laptop or desktop.  VirtualBox will run on virtually any PC, even your old
> P4 and you can use it like any other application on your desktop.
>
> KVM is best suited for a dedicated virtual host server in a business
> wanting to run multiple servers on a single server.  It requires a processor
> with virtualisation extentions.  To try KVM it's better if you have an Intel
> Xeon, Core i3, i5 or i7 with VT extentions handy.  Similar requirement apply
> if you use an AMD processor.  We could also have a go at Convirt2 which is
> an easy to use web-based management system for virtual hosts.
>
> Depending on the audience we can focus on the more appropriate system.
>
> Setting a Website using a LAMP server
> This is a quick one for beginners.  Setting up a LAMP server takes about 15
> minutes from scratch.  Of course we'll explain it all, what is the purpose
> of each component so you'll understand it better.  It seems a lot of people
> still wonder what's the difference between a LAMP server and a web server...
> in fact, a LAMP server is a web server but not necessarily the other way
> round.  After this short session you'll understand why.
>
> We can add some flavour to it by having a look at some development tools
> that would help you create a small web application.  I'm only familiar with
> MySQL and PHP, and mostly develop low-level interfaces from scratch.  Maybe
> someone with some experience in JOOMLA or something similar would do a
> better job.  None the less, if anybody is interested at least we can shove
> you in the right direction.
>
>
> A Saterday session 4-5 hours should be enough for each of the above.  Let
> me know what you think.  If there is enough interest we can create a page on
> the Ubuntu-ZA site to discuss it further.
>
> There's plenty of guys out there with similar or other experience out
> there.  I challenge you to do the same.  The willingness to help and share
> (with a smile) is what makes the Ubunu unique.  Let's make this a regular
> thing.  I don't see any reason why we could not do this at least once a
> month.  There are enough skilled guys around.
>
> Regards
> Charl
>
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