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Subject:    Linux-Announce Digest #598
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Date:       2003-11-19 9:13:03
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Linux-Announce Digest #598, Volume #4          Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:13:03 EST

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  PASUG Mtg: Thu, Nov 20th ("Larry Lavins")

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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:07:18 CST
From: "Larry Lavins" <llavins@earthlink.net>
Reply-To: "Larry Lavins" <llavins@earthlink.net>
Subject: PASUG Mtg: Thu, Nov 20th

.           PHILADELPHIA ALTERNATE SYSTEMS USER GROUP
.                  http://www.phillyos2.org
The Philadelphia Alternate Systems User Group (PASUG) invites
all interested computer users to attend the November meeting.
.          THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2003  7:00-10:00PM
. Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr,PA
  
.        ***  THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20th MEETING AGENDA  ***
.       --   LINUX BOOT CAMP: ESSENTIAL LINUX SKILLS  --
.           >>>  SPECIAL TREAT:- FRESH HOT PIZZA  <<<
  
The November 20th meeting will be devoted in its entirety to a
Linux Boot Camp session. Scott Russell will conduct a follow-on
to his earlier tutorial Linux sessions with a presentation/demo
of a number of essential Linux skills, emphasizing Linux command
line basics, including the following topics:
 o Review of file permissions, ownership, and how to make changes.
 o Editing files with vi (aka the "edlin" of Unix editors).
 o Admin mode: the 'ps' command, and how to manage tasks.
 o Command window tricks: scrolling, quick selection, quick
   copy, command recall, etc.
 o Basic shell configuration.
 o How to mount and unmount devices.
  
Additionally, as time may permit, a selection of KDE basics:
Configuring KDE via Control Center: default setup, appearance
& themes, desktops, components, konqueror, window options, etc.
  
Other agenda items include announcements, news & new software
releases, and raffle. A copy of the most recent 4th edition of
O'Reilly's best-selling "Running Linux" will be raffled off.
You will also enjoy fresh hot pizza, which will be delivered
to our meeting at the break period.
  
MEETING FORMAT & TIME SCHEDULE
. 7:00 - 7:20  Mtg start: announcements/news/new releases, etc.
. 7:20 - 8:15  Linux Boot Camp (first part)
. 8:15 - 8:40  Pizza break & raffle
. 8:40 - 9:50  Linux Boot Camp (continuation)
. 9:50 -10:00  Close-down, pack-up & exit
- - - - -
PASUG meetings are open and free for all users, their guests and
others interested in learning about Linux, OS/2 and associated
technologies. There are no dues, but meeting attendees share the
cost of refreshments. We have a full agenda and tight schedule.
Please try to be on time promptly by 7:00pm to avoid missing out
on early parts of the meeting.
  
.          **   WE SUPPORT OPEN STANDARDS   **
  
PASUG meetings are held at Bryn Mawr Community Center, next to
Ludington Library, at corner of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues,
Bryn Mawr, PA on the 4th Thurs. Jan-Oct, & 3rd Thurs. Nov-Dec.
  
Directions to the Bryn Mawr Community Center (BMCC) and other
useful information about the PASUG activities may be found on
our website at www.phillyos2.org; or contact the PASUG Leader
Larry Lavins: llavins@earthlink.net, or phone (215) 878-9608.
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