[SC.LUG] GNU/Linux boot camp

[Richard Smedley]

http://www.bristolwireless.net/news/?p=285


>From the link...
Come camping at UWE and pack your Tux
For those wanting to get in touch with their inner geek, UWE’s Faculty
of Computing, Engineering & Mathematical Sciences is holding a Linux
Boot Camp from 25th – 27th July 2007.

Tux, the Linux penguinThe Linux Boot Camp is aimed at those normally
having done or doing A-levels or equivalent and who want to do practical
technical computing (although the organisers tell me even silver-haired
geeks whose A-levels are over 3 decades distant are also welcome - Ed.).
It involves two and a half days of hands-on technical workshops
exploring many aspects of modern technology and the use of free and open
source software. It’s worth coming if:

      * You ever want to get more out of your computer and gadgets;
      * You want to know more about Linux and the open source software
        that make the internet fun; or
      * You want to know more about what is in all those boxes that we
        use every day.

During the workshops boot camp inmates will learn things like:

      * How to revitalise a PC and even how to resuscitate a dead one by
        installing Linux on it;
      * Useful skills, such as how to set up a home network and web
        server;
      * How to make your own router and hack into various set top boxes.

At the end of the Boot Camp, campers will be able to tap into the world
of open source computing and maybe even set yourself up on a profitable
and worthwhile career!

If you already know how to do some of this stuff, don’t despair! The
structure of Linux Boot Camp will allow you to explore advanced topics
in system configuration.

Places are limited to around 60 so don’t delay, book your place now!
There is no charge for attending. If you’re thinking of coming from
outside Bristol, you’ll now have to find your own digs as the limited
accommodation has all been booked.