[Tfug] Linux? Debian? Kubuntu?

[Harry McGregor]

Hi Richard,

As much as I probably should not be saying this publicly...

I would recommend avoiding the online computing classes at Pima.  The
reviews I have seen from students leave a lot to be desired.  The 137
should not be that bad, as it's not an entirely hands on class.

I have never been able to understand how they can teach what I cover in
225 and 226 without the students ever logging into a linux server, yet
along installing one, and having root privileges.

			Harry

On Thu, 2006-02-02 at 15:26 -0700, Richard Rohrdanz wrote:
> I have already signed up for the 137 class which starts in March and
> runs to May. It is strictly online so no classroom sessions.
> 
> What do you use for a reference manual when you want to look up what
> command does what?
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> On 2/2/06, George Cohn <gwcohn at simplybits.net> wrote:
> > Richard Rohrdanz wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I have started experimenting with both Linux (Fedora core 4) and
> > > Debian. They have given me enormous headaches due to the steep
> > > learning curve and problematic installations. I am trying to learn
> > > enough to install a non-Microsoft operating system on about a dozen
> > > older (486 and Pentium class) computers that have been donated to a
> > > non-profit organization. The users are all OK in a GUI environment but
> > > would avoid a command line like a scorpion.
> > >
> >
> > Debian Rocks!
> >
> > That said, I would suggest a class or two at PCC.  Louis Taber teaches
> > CIS137 which is the introductory class and Harry McGregor teaches CIS
> > 225 and 226 which are the advanced Linux system admin classes.
> >
> > I've taken 225 and 226 and really enjoyed them.  Now I'm taking the 137
> > class to fill in the gaps.
> >
> > I run a LAMP server with Debian Sarge, Apache2, MySql, PHP, Python, and
> > Perl.  Also has Postfix with virtual domains and a Mailman mailing list
> > for the local car club that I belong to.
> >
> > Lot's of fun and you might even learn something that would apply to a
> > paying job!
> >
> > George Cohn
> >
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