Ubuntu Desktop Training Available

The Ubuntu Desktop Training program, aimed at new users, is now available. The training provides simulations, practical exercises and information to make daily tasks easy. While prior experience with Linux is not required, basic computer skills are a pre-requisite.

After completing the course, a user should be able to:

  • Understand the concepts of open source and how they tie in with Ubuntu
  • Customize the look and feel of the Ubuntu desktop
  • Navigate through the file system and search for files
  • Connect to and use the Internet
  • Perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions using OpenOffice.org
  • Install and play games
  • Add, remove and update applications
  • View, draw, manipulate and scan images
  • Play, edit and organize music and video files
  • Seek help on Ubuntu from free and commercial sources
  • Create partitions and dual-boot options

The retail price is $100 and can be purchased through shop.canonical.com. Bulk discounts are available for corporations. Any queries regarding this and other Ubuntu training courses should be directed to: training@ubuntu.com.

Other training options are available at http://www.ubuntu.com/training.

Weekly Newsletter #86

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 86 for the weeks April 6th – April 12th, 2008 is now available. In this issue we cover: Ubuntu 8.04 LTS archive freeze, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS LoCo Team CDs, Brainstorm update, Ubuntu UK Podcast #3, Euro-Parliament testing Ubuntu, and much, much more!

  • Ubuntu 8.04 LTS archive freeze
  • Ubuntu 8.04 LTS LoCo team CDs
  • Brainstorm update
  • Ubuntu Stats
  • In the Press & Blogosphere
  • Ubuntu UK podcast #3
  • Euro-Parliament testing Ubuntu
  • Upcoming meetings & events
  • Updates & Security

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Weekly Newsletter #85

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 85 for the weeks March 30th – April 5th, 2008 is now available. In this issue we cover: Hardy FinalFreeze approaching, New MOTU members, Ubuntu Live registration info, Hardy Release Party Flyers, Launchpad OpenID, Forum News, Matt Zimmerman Interview, New Ubuntu related websites, and much, much more!

  • Hardy FinalFreeze approaching
  • New MOTU members
  • Ubuntu Live registration info
  • Ubuntu Stats
  • Launchpad OpenID
  • Ubuntu Forums News
  • In the Press & Blogosphere
  • Matt Zimmerman Interview
  • Meeting Summaries
  • Upcoming Meetings & Events
  • Updates & Security

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Weekly Newsletter #84

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 84 for the weeks March 23rd – March 29th, 2008 is now available. In this issue we cover: new MOTUs, Ubuntu 6.10 End-of-Life, Xubuntu refocuses, Ubuntu countdown graphics, Launchpad 1.2.3, Launchpad logo contest closing, Ubuntu UK Podcast #2, Reside@HOME: Linux Health Care, PWN To OWN (Ubuntu wins), and much, much more!

  • MOTU Team news
  • Ubuntu Stats
  • Launchpad news
  • Ubuntu Forum news
  • In the Press & Blogosphere
  • Ubuntu UK Podcast #2
  • Reside@HOME: Linux for Elderly Health Care
  • Automatix discontinued
  • Full circle Magazine #11
  • CanSecWest PWN2OWN 2008 – Ubuntu Wins!
  • Meeting & Events
  • Updates & Security

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Full Circle Magazine Issue 11 Released

Full Circle – the Independent Magazine for the Ubuntu Linux Community is proud to announce the release of the eleventh issue.

This month:

  • Linux Mint vs Ubuntu
  • How-To : TrueCrypt on Ubuntu, iPod Classic & Amarok, Introduction to LaTeX and Create Your Own Server Part 3
  • Review of an old Lenovo 3000 C200 laptop running Ubuntu
  • Letters, Q&A, MyDesktop, Top5 and more!

Download from: http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-11/