[ILUG] Linux

[ccostelloe at flogas.ie]

On Tuesday 31 August 2004, Kae Verens wrote:
> Gibney, Carol wrote:
> > I would appreciate your advice as to whether the upgrade is vital at this stage or will training on REDHAT 9 still suffice for trainees leaving our course.

I doubt there is any point upgrading as the differences would give rise to little, if any, difference in course content (though we are still a bit vague as to what the course is about).

> My own opinion on this is that generic Linux should be taught. Things 
> which can be accomplished in all Linux distributions whether the 
> distribution is Mandrake, RedHat, SuSE, or any of the other brands.

Agreed...

> Start with basic interaction with a GUI (Gnome and KDE, with mention of 
> others), 

...but I would stick to either Gnome or KDE (and mention the others) so that they became more familiar with one, rather than being half-familiar with both, as either should be equally competent for a general Linux course.

Ciaran