“Learning Tree International, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRE) today announced
its plans to release “Linux: A Hands-On Introduction,” a new
course focusing on how to use Linux to establish a productive
desktop environment. This four-day course will provide extensive
hands-on experience using desktop tools, downloading software from
the Web, creating multimedia content for documents and performing
key system administration tasks using graphical tools.
Participants will learn how to configure a customized desktop;
locate, download and install new Linux software; use graphical file
managers and edit typical office documents, including
spreadsheets.”
“With the availability of many new business productivity tools
and dramatic improvements in the graphical interface, Linux is
rapidly gaining popularity in the desktop market,” said John
Moriarty, V.P. of Product Development for Reston, Va.-based
Learning Tree. “This hands-on course will teach participants how to
use Linux for daily tasks such as e-mail, word processing and Web
browsing. It will also teach how to integrate Linux with Windows
and perform basic administration,” he added.”
“Upon release, “Linux: A Hands-On Introduction” will join
Learning Tree’s existing UNIX Curriculum, which includes “Linux
Installation, Configuration and Support,” “Linux TCP/IP Networking
and Services,” “UNIX: A Hands-On Introduction,” “Solaris: A
Hands-On Introduction,” plus 7 other courses on UNIX administration
and programming.”