PASUG Mtg: Thu, Nov 20th
From: Larry Lavins (llavins_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 11/19/03
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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:07:18 CST
. PHILADELPHIA ALTERNATE SYSTEMS USER GROUP
. http://www.phillyos2.org
The Philadelphia Alternate Systems User Group (PASUG) invites
all interested computer users to attend the November meeting.
. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 7:00-10:00PM
. Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr,PA
. *** THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20th MEETING AGENDA ***
. -- LINUX BOOT CAMP: ESSENTIAL LINUX SKILLS --
. >>> SPECIAL TREAT:- FRESH HOT PIZZA <<<
The November 20th meeting will be devoted in its entirety to a
Linux Boot Camp session. Scott Russell will conduct a follow-on
to his earlier tutorial Linux sessions with a presentation/demo
of a number of essential Linux skills, emphasizing Linux command
line basics, including the following topics:
o Review of file permissions, ownership, and how to make changes.
o Editing files with vi (aka the "edlin" of Unix editors).
o Admin mode: the 'ps' command, and how to manage tasks.
o Command window tricks: scrolling, quick selection, quick
copy, command recall, etc.
o Basic shell configuration.
o How to mount and unmount devices.
Additionally, as time may permit, a selection of KDE basics:
Configuring KDE via Control Center: default setup, appearance
& themes, desktops, components, konqueror, window options, etc.
Other agenda items include announcements, news & new software
releases, and raffle. A copy of the most recent 4th edition of
O'Reilly's best-selling "Running Linux" will be raffled off.
You will also enjoy fresh hot pizza, which will be delivered
to our meeting at the break period.
MEETING FORMAT & TIME SCHEDULE
. 7:00 - 7:20 Mtg start: announcements/news/new releases, etc.
. 7:20 - 8:15 Linux Boot Camp (first part)
. 8:15 - 8:40 Pizza break & raffle
. 8:40 - 9:50 Linux Boot Camp (continuation)
. 9:50 -10:00 Close-down, pack-up & exit
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PASUG meetings are open and free for all users, their guests and
others interested in learning about Linux, OS/2 and associated
technologies. There are no dues, but meeting attendees share the
cost of refreshments. We have a full agenda and tight schedule.
Please try to be on time promptly by 7:00pm to avoid missing out
on early parts of the meeting.
. ** WE SUPPORT OPEN STANDARDS **
PASUG meetings are held at Bryn Mawr Community Center, next to
Ludington Library, at corner of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues,
Bryn Mawr, PA on the 4th Thurs. Jan-Oct, & 3rd Thurs. Nov-Dec.
Directions to the Bryn Mawr Community Center (BMCC) and other
useful information about the PASUG activities may be found on
our website at www.phillyos2.org; or contact the PASUG Leader
Larry Lavins: llavins@earthlink.net, or phone (215) 878-9608.
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