Linux Training

StillSouth · 23rd September 2002, 2:34 AM

I installed Linux a few days ago and from what i have seen, i'm going to like it.

However, being born and bread to windows, i know almost nothing about Linux exept that it's free and you can do almost anything with it. So i'm after some training.

Does anyone know where i could get some decent training that's not going to cost the earth? I wanna learn from the ground up.

Thanks.
StillSouth

smiddi · 23rd September 2002, 11:35 AM

I found the PDF doco's from REDHAT was great.

-Installation guide
-Customisation guide
-Reference guide

These "books" are about 150-300pages each "book"!!!!

You still need more though.

Try www.everythinglinux.com.au for books - Spend the $50 - it's worth more that a $400 operating system.

Forum sites are good too.

www.linuxnewbie.org

Quadbox · 23rd September 2002, 12:53 PM

If you're after 'Real' training, most tafe's and it colleges have linux courses. Wouldn't cost you too much.

jamesob · 23rd September 2002, 2:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiddi
I found the PDF doco's from REDHAT was great.

-Installation guide
-Customisation guide
-Reference guide

These "books" are about 150-300pages each "book"!!!!

You still need more though.

Try www.everythinglinux.com.au for books - Spend the $50 - it's worth more that a $400 operating system.

Forum sites are good too.

www.linuxnewbie.org

Hmmm anychance of a link to that pdf file?

Quadbox · 23rd September 2002, 2:29 PM

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Originally posted by jamesob

Hmmm anychance of a link to that pdf file?

http://www.redhat.com/docs/

StillSouth · 23rd September 2002, 2:40 PM

I was really looking for some face to face training. Gives me another excuse to get out if nothing else.

I think i'm just lost as to where to start. Do i start with the file system, the shell, where?

If someone can point me in the direction of a decent doc that starts from the very begining i would also be grateful. I want to learn it all, but i want to do it properly.

Edit: I'm using Mandrake, so i'm not sure the RedHat doc would help me much. I'll check out those sites though.

Pinger · 23rd September 2002, 3:51 PM

http://www.mandrakecampus.com/

http://www.mandrakeforum.com/

http://www.mandrakeuser.org/index.php

Linux doc project

have a look at some MCSE and CCNA training centers and see if you can do a RHCP (Redhat Cert Pro) if thats more what you wont

daffy · 25th September 2002, 9:45 AM

Linux is still fairly new in the education world me thinks, we're doing some stuff in my course @QUT and even the instructors are learning as they go[ i know this because i have given the odd tip they were not familiar with] and i'm still a Linux noob myself

Lujan · 25th September 2002, 9:57 AM

I am a IT consultant, and up until recently one of the things I did was training for my clients on how to use linux and FreeBSD. I have 5 years experience as a Unix Systems Admin, and have ran Linux and FreeBSD at home for close to 8 years.

Whereabouts are you located Stillsouth. I might be convinced to start again.

StillSouth · 25th September 2002, 1:05 PM

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Originally posted by Lujan
I am a IT consultant, and up until recently one of the things I did was training for my clients on how to use linux and FreeBSD. I have 5 years experience as a Unix Systems Admin, and have ran Linux and FreeBSD at home for close to 8 years.

Whereabouts are you located Stillsouth. I might be convinced to start again.

Hunters Hill, Sydney.

If your close and your prices are right, i may be convinced to pay for your services

Especially if your confident your can get me to a stage to pass something like the RHCP.

Quadbox · 25th September 2002, 1:22 PM

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Originally posted by StillSouth

i may be convinced to pay for your services

TANSTAAFL. It's a fact of life.

StillSouth · 25th September 2002, 1:27 PM

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Originally posted by Quadbox

TANSTAAFL. It's a fact of life.

Point being?

Quadbox · 25th September 2002, 1:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StillSouth

Point being?

No point. I've just been waiting for an opportune moment to use that quote

StillSouth · 25th September 2002, 1:41 PM

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Originally posted by Quadbox

No point. I've just been waiting for an opportune moment to use that quote

In that case, glad i could help you out

Lujan · 25th September 2002, 3:28 PM

I'm in liverpool :/

23rd September 2002, 2:34 AM	#1
StillSouth Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 327	Linux Training I installed Linux a few days ago and from what i have seen, i'm going to like it. However, being born and bread to windows, i know almost nothing about Linux exept that it's free and you can do almost anything with it. So i'm after some training. Does anyone know where i could get some decent training that's not going to cost the earth? I wanna learn from the ground up. Thanks. StillSouth __________________ CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCVP, UCCX CQS, Unity Design CQS, Advanced Wireless LAN Design & Field CQS, MCP.

23rd September 2002, 11:35 AM	#2
smiddi Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: W'gong Posts: 1,056	Training I found the PDF doco's from REDHAT was great. -Installation guide -Customisation guide -Reference guide These "books" are about 150-300pages each "book"!!!! You still need more though. Try www.everythinglinux.com.au for books - Spend the $50 - it's worth more that a $400 operating system. Forum sites are good too. www.linuxnewbie.org

23rd September 2002, 2:40 PM	#6
StillSouth Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 327	I was really looking for some face to face training. Gives me another excuse to get out if nothing else. I think i'm just lost as to where to start. Do i start with the file system, the shell, where? If someone can point me in the direction of a decent doc that starts from the very begining i would also be grateful. I want to learn it all, but i want to do it properly. Edit: I'm using Mandrake, so i'm not sure the RedHat doc would help me much. I'll check out those sites though. __________________ CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCVP, UCCX CQS, Unity Design CQS, Advanced Wireless LAN Design & Field CQS, MCP. Last edited by StillSouth; 23rd September 2002 at 2:55 PM.

23rd September 2002, 3:51 PM	#7
Pinger Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nth Narrabeen, Sydney Posts: 842	http://www.mandrakecampus.com/ http://www.mandrakeforum.com/ http://www.mandrakeuser.org/index.php Linux doc project have a look at some MCSE and CCNA training centers and see if you can do a RHCP (Redhat Cert Pro) if thats more what you wont __________________ And I personally refuse to use inferior tools because of ideology. In fact, I will go as far as saying that making excuses for bad tools due to ideology is _stupid_, and people who do that think with their gonads, not their brains. - Linus Torvalds

25th September 2002, 9:45 AM	#8
daffy Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,267	Linux is still fairly new in the education world me thinks, we're doing some stuff in my course @QUT and even the instructors are learning as they go[ i know this because i have given the odd tip they were not familiar with] and i'm still a Linux noob myself __________________ NOTHING A 10 ROUND BURST WONT FIX.

23rd September 2002, 12:53 PM	#3
Quadbox Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane 4065 Posts: 5,088	If you're after 'Real' training, most tafe's and it colleges have linux courses. Wouldn't cost you too much.

25th September 2002, 9:57 AM	#9
Lujan Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 414	I am a IT consultant, and up until recently one of the things I did was training for my clients on how to use linux and FreeBSD. I have 5 years experience as a Unix Systems Admin, and have ran Linux and FreeBSD at home for close to 8 years. Whereabouts are you located Stillsouth. I might be convinced to start again. __________________ Lujan

25th September 2002, 3:28 PM	#15
Lujan Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 414	I'm in liverpool :/ __________________ Lujan