Arrangements
to be made by the host
As part of the
non-traditional
teaching initiative of Dr. Partha,
seminars on Linux and FOSS can be arranged at your institution/organisation.
Dr. Partha's seminars are based on well-defined and well focused modules.
Each module is of about 90 minutes duration (may be more, in some cases).
These modules can be grouped, to create a tutorial of half a day, full
day, or two day, duration. You may also include hands-on sessions (provided,
you have the required resources). A detailed document on arrangements and
resources needed, can be sent to you.
Just ask Dr. Partha.
- Guest lecture -- 1 module
- Half-day seminar -- 2 modules
- Full-day seminar -- 3 or 4 modules
- Two-day seminar -- 6, 7, or 8 modules
Arrangements to be made
by the host
A specific proposal, designed to meet your requirements, can be sent to you.
Just ask Dr. Partha. A CDROM containing the seminar material (presentation
slides), as well as reading material will be given as course handout. You can
make copies of this CDROM, for your audience.
Here is a brief description of the modules available:
LEVEL 1 (Absolute novice)
- LIN001 -- FOSS in education :
FOSS offers a convenient, economical, and robust
solution to many problems encountered by academic institutions. This lecture
aims to sensitise the Management of these institutions to the various
possibilities
offered by FOSS. This lecture gives a panorama of the various FOSS tools and
packages which academic institutions can use.
- LIN002 -- GNU/Linux, an overview
A general overview of GNU/Linux. Historical background. Principles.
Terminology. How to procure Linux. How to setup/install Linux. Where to get
help from. Suitable for absolute beginners.
- LIN003 -- Opportunities in FOSS
Why should students learn GNU/Linux ? Why should educational institutions
promote GNU/Linux ?
- LIN004 -- Why is Linux good for me ?
This is a detailed and commented walkthrough of the CDROM "Why is
Linux good for me ?" Participants will have an opportunity to understand
the perils of using a propreitary OS. They will also get enough material
to get them started on Linux.
- LIN005 -- Taking the plunge
In spite of their best intentions, many educational institutions often hesitate to switch over to FOSS, or make only half-hearted, reluctant attempts. Often their discourses end up being just lip-service. This one-day seminar is an attempt to give them the confidence to make the change. This seminar is a combination of the following modules :
- LIN002 -- GNU/Linux, an overview
- LIN004 -- Why is Linux good for me ?
- LIN001 -- FOSS in education :
- LIN003 -- Opportunities in FOSS
This seminar is designed for senior Management of institutions (Principal, Director etc.), and teaching staff who are serious about changing over. The seminar can be the starting point for subsequent hand-holding with Dr. Partha, to implement the change over process.
- LIN006 -- Linux in a teaspoon
This 2-day course, is the flagship course of Dr. Partha. Details of the course are available from Dr. Partha
LEVEL 2 (Started using Linux recently)
- LIN009 -- Learning GNU/Linux through demos and video tutorials
A simple way to get an idea about GNU/Linux. Available demos include : Using a live CD (KNOPPIX),
walkthrough of an installed system, GUI vs CLI, videos about GNU/Linux. Suitable
for absolute beginners. A CDROM containing copies of all videos will
be made available.
- LIN010 -- Linux - jigsaw puzzle.
Technical overview of the nuts-and-bolts of GNU/Linux. Device naming, file
conventions, directory tree, permissions etc. Suitable for a technically
knowledgeable audience.
- LIN011 -- FOSS tools for mathematics
Mathematics is the unifying basis of all sciences. Participants will get
an exposure to some very fine FOSS tools useful for all their mathematical
activities. This is a very good starting point for students, teachers and
researchers who indulge in mathematics and mathematically oriented
activities.
- LIN012 -- Linux shell scripting
A knowledge of shell scripting is essential for getting the most
out of your Linux machine. This module will give the basics of shell scripting,
using plenty of examples. The accompanying handout CDROM will give plenty of
reading material on this subject.
- LIN013 -- Linux tools for software development
If you are into hardcore software development, as a programmer or as a
Project manager, you must learn about the various tools available in the
Linux arsenal. You save money, and also develop robust software, when you
use these tools.
- LIN014 -- Linux tools for security and cryptography
Security is important for every one of us (except those who worship Microsoft). Linux offers many tools for implementing your own security policies. This seminar will give you a feel for tools which can make your life much more pleasant.
- LIN015 -- Linux tool chains
Linux offers a whole lot of tools for a whole of activities. In addition to this, Linux
gives you the option to choose and mix these tools, using an elaborate mechanism of command chaining.This seminar will take a look at Linux tools from different view points e.g. software developer, sys. administrator, end-user
- LIN013 -- software development tools
- LIN017 -- Sys. admin. tools
- LIN011 -- Tools for mathematics
- LIN014 -- Security and cryptography tools
LEVEL 3 (Experienced user, still learning)
- LIN017 -- Linux system administration
Everyone of us has come across situations where one has to solve problems
encountered while using Linux. A knowledge of the tools available would
be of great value to all of us, whether we administer and manage systems for
professional reasons or for personal reasons. This module is an excellent place to
get to know about system administration.
- LIN018 -- A closer look at Linux
Get a hang of working with Linux, through this conducted tour of six
Linux utilities: grep, make, find, sed, kill, fsck. This is a good sequel to the
shell scripting seminar (see above), and is best suited for the techie user who wants to
jump start on his discovery of Linux.
- LIN019 -- linusability: Linux usability, an introspection
linusability is a project launched by Dr. Partha, to study the
usability aspects of Linux. This talk gives an overview of the issues
involved. The project itself is described
in its own web
page
ADD-ON MODULES
- LIN023 -- Demos, hands-on, exercises
This segment needs to be carefully planned and desgned. It will also
require adequate resources in terms of computers (for hands-on) and
trained and competent demonstrators/instructors, to assist Dr. Partha. We expect at least 1 demonstrator/ instructor for ten students, and at most two students per computer. The contents will
be based on the material already presented in the classroom.
- LIN024 --Open sesssion, wrap-up, Q&A
This session will give the participants, an opportunity to raise
doubts and queries which they may have. They will also be encouraged
to share their experiences.
- LIN025 --Quiz, self-assessment
This session will be helpful, to evaluate how much the
participants have understood the concepts which were
explained earlier in the classroom. The quiz has to be
designed on a case-to-case basis, specifically keeping
in mind the concepts covered in the classroom, and the
background of the particpants.
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