This two-day Introduction to Linux workshop is designed for non-technical Windows® users who are moving to a Linux environment. The emphasis of the course is on showing how to start, run and stop applications and perform everyday tasks as well as how to use built-in configuration and customization tools to personalize the graphical desktop.

• Have user-level Windows experience and will be moving to Linux’ graphical user interface, X Window System.
• Need to become comfortable working in a Linux and X Window environment quickly
• Want to learn user-level Linux in a non-threatening environment

• Start and log in to Linux successfully
• Use dozens of Linux commands
• Access Linux' many built-in help functions
• Customize a Linux GUI (Graphical User Interface) to your preferences
• Find and use built-in applications and utilities

This course assumes students have no previous knowledge of Linux. Basic computer experience at the user level is expected.

• Real Hands-On: You will spend over 50% of the time performing practical, realistic user tasks. You will log in to Linux and its mouse-driven graphical user interface. You will use the built-in capabilities to adjust the look and feel of the desktop to your preferences. You will start and stop applications. You will create, store, and find data files. You will log out and shut down Linux safely.
• Small class size: Never more than 16 students.
• Up to date information. We update the materials before every event. 
• Straightforward explanations. Technical concepts and terms are explained in plain English.