Ubuntu Desktop Training Course

Node ID: 4670
 

Duration

7 hours
 

Requirements

Participants should be familiar with a operation system (like Windows or other distribution of Linux) and understand a concept of a file, directory, application, etc...

 

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Overview

This course has been prepared for people who want to know how to use Ubuntu Desktop for everyday work. This course explains how to manage your files, install and configure your devices, send emails, browse internet and use the full power of GNU/Linux operating system.

 

Course Outline

Linux, Distributions and Ubuntu

What is Linux?

What is Ubuntu?

What versions of Ubuntu are available?

Is Ubuntu free?

Know your Environment, Gnome

Configuring Appearance

Visual Effects with Ubuntu

Input devices settings

Sound configuration

Network configuration

Monitoring your resources

Reading Log files

Installing and Removing Software

Browsing staggering catalogue of applications

Installing software

Upgrading selected application

Removing software

Upgrading the system

Upgrading distribution

Sharing Desktop with Others

Vino and other VNC clients and servers

Remote control of your computer

OpenOffice

Editing documents with OpenOffice writer

Using OpenOffice Calc

Note taking through Tomboy

Emails, Calendars, Contacts and Tasks

Using Evolution

Configuring email settings

Creating calendars

Using Web Calendars (Like Google Calendar, Ical, WebDav, etc...)

Synchronizing your emails and calendar with mobile devices

Instant messaging with Pidgin IM

WebBrowsing

Configuring Firefox

Bookmarks and history

Spell checker

Add-ons and plug-ins

Photos and Images

Organizing your images with F-spot manager

Editing pictures with Gimp

Music and Video

Playing DVD's

Access (truly) free music store

DRM and Ubuntu

Running Windows Applications

Using windows emulator (wine) to run your Windows applications

How to run Windows inside Linux