Linux for Cowards

The Linux Desktop Comes of Age or How to Divorce Bill Gates and Not Pay Alimony

Curious about Linux? This is the presentation for you. Aimed at the general audience, this has a history of Linux, a comparison of Linux to MS Windows, and an exploration of KDE, the normal Linux desktop.

All HAL-PC members, guests, & visitors are invited. This edition of "Linux for Cowards", tagged "SE-SP1" (Second Edition, Sevice Pack 1) for fun, will be especially for the Microsoft® Windows user who is considering a change.

We will cover hardware compatibility & software availability as well as other uses for Linux machines: dedicated firewalls, TiVo clones, and home LAN servers.

"0 to Linux in 5 minutes" One of the slogans of Knoppix, showcased in the second half of the talk.

All you do is boot the Knoppix "Live" CD and in 5 minutes or less you have a Linux desktop. When you are done, you remove the Knoppix CD and reboot to your installed OS. We will show you how to get and burn your own copy of Knoppix, as well as give away 25 copies. Within Knoppix we will demonstrate the similarities and differences between the two desktops (Linux and Microsoft® Windows).

We will end with a drawing for doorprizes, followed by Questions & Answers.

Instructor: Rick Archibald Class Fee: Donations will be accepted

For starting dates and times for this class, see the Classes Calendar. To register for this class, e-mail classes@hal-pc.org or call 713-993-3300 ext. 102 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.