SLE Desktop Migratory Skills

The course is designed for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Linux, or have just migrated to SLED. Experience with other computer operating systems such as Macintosh or Windows is useful, but not necessary.

This course covers a broad range of subjects, many of which are listed below:

• Understand the Concept of Open Source Software
  • The Historical Development of UNIX
  • The Development of Linux
  • Installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
• Understand the Linux GUI Environment
  • Overview of the Linux Desktop
  • Use the GNOME Desktop Environment
    OR
  • Use the KDE Desktop Environment
• Use of Common Open Source Applications
  • Use Firefox – the browser
  • Use Evolution – Mail & Collaboration Suite
  • Introduction to OpenOffice.org Novell Edition
  • Work with Spreadsheets
  • Create Formulas using Math
  • Work with Presentations
  • Draw Images Using Draw
  • Use Pidgin – a multi-protocol Chat/IM Client
  • Use Gimp to Manipulate Images
  • Enable Multimedia & Internet