| Description: | Learn how to navigate through the world of desktop Linux, and use the free office productivity, multimedia, and Internet software packages provided by Linux. Also learn how to use your Linux desktop to access the Internet to browse web sites, download files, chat with friends, and work with e-mail. Requirements: This course requires that you have a basic knowledge of using Windows or Macintosh, and are comfortable with working in a graphical PC environment. You must have a PC available to run the SimplyMEPIS Linux operating system, either from the hard disk or from a live CD. That PC must meet the minimum requirements for the SimplyMEPIS Linux distribution: A PC with an Intel Pentium or equivalent processor, a bootable CDROM drive, at least 2GB hard drive, and at least 64MB of RAM. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, such as a cable or DSL modem, you can download a file of the SimplyMEPIS CD free of charge. If you have a dial-up Internet connection, you can order the SimplyMEPIS CD for a minimal cost—approximately $15. You will receive further instructions when your class begins. To access your lessons, you will need Internet access, e-mail, and either Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox Web browser. |
