Looking for a virus free, stable and secure alternative to Windows for your computer? Ubuntu is a completely free and highly robust operating system that's perfect for laptops, desktops and servers.

It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and
spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more. Introducing
Ubuntu: Desktop Linux is your key to learning this new, user friendly and
free alternative to Windows.

Topics include:

  • Choosing the right Ubuntu for you;
  • Installing Ubuntu: managing the desktop;
  • Installing printers;
  • Getting online;
  • Sending and receiving e-mail;
  • Playing MP3s and movies;
  • Messaging with friends;
  • Working with digital images …and much more.


There's also plenty of information on how to use Microsoft Office compatible OpenOffice.org programs such as Writer, Calc, and Impress.

Materials:
Proffitt, Introducing Ubuntu: Desktop Linux First Edition - ISBN: 9781598634150, and Ubuntu software will be provided.

Campus Day Start Date Start Time End Time
Heidelberg Thu 29/04/2010 18:00 21:00
Heidelberg Thu 29/07/2010 18:00 21:00

Course Cancellation or Postponement

Courses with low enrolments may be cancelled or delayed. You will be notified of this 48 hours prior to course commencement.

Course Code: SET061 (TS716)

Fees: $450

Sessions: 8

How to apply

  1. Download and print an enrolment form
  2. Fill in the enrolment form and send it to NMIT

Download Enrolment Form

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Ubuntu - Desktop Linux operating system

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