I've been studying computers since 1975, when I started grad school in Biophysics under the professor who invented digital electronics, Otto Schmitt. And I still don't think I'm an expert about computers, electronics, or Linux. We all learn from each other all the time. So you have come to the right place to teach us and, hopefully, learn from us. My linux learning had three components. I started with SuSE Linux Pro 6.1 with all the SuSE books, long ago, and continued with SuSE until the SuSE Pro distribution mostly ended. I shopped eBay for used books galore, since many computer experts are now in nursing homes (or beyond). And I dug into the computers running Linux during long northern Minnesota winters, like a penguin. These days, with ultra resolution display graphics, you won't get eye strain squinting at an Xray emitting CRT. So I suspect Linux will continue to grow exponentially, globally. I doubt anybody who has a class to "teach" linux. But a community of eager learners sharing the fun is of great value. Dennis Thoemke wrote: > Hello, > I am interested in gaining an understanding of Linux. We have a data > acquisition system at work that runs on Linux and I would like to > understand file/directory structures, editing, scripting etc. I have no > prior UNIX/Linux experience. Does the TCLUG ever put on training? I see > that you have an installfest in October. I am considering bringing an > older, rarely used PC to have it loaded with Linux at your event. > > In the mean time can you suggest any training or other resources that will > bring me up to speed quickly? I am an engineer by vocation and have a good > comfort level with computers. I occasionally do some PLC programming. Just > looking for the best way to get up to speed and to do it economically. > > Thanks in advance for any advice you may offer, > Dennis > > > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list