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.

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.