Special workshop: Linux from scratch and Linux 103 - the CLI and beyond
Details
Please, please read the full details of this special workshop, before signing up.
[Please do read our code of conduct, by attending you are agreeing to be bound by it. https://linuxinginlondon.com/code-of-conduct-2017/ ]
This event has a positive ticketing policy to encourage women in tech, our FAQ on the topic see https://linuxinginlondon.com/2018/06/19/positive-ticketing-policy-frequently-asked-questions/
Everyone should join the waiting list. Everyone.
If you are a member of a MeetUp women's group, please join the waiting list and you will be let through.
Want to understand Linux? Want to master the operating system that powers the Internet? Worried about installing it?
Don’t want to re-partition your hard drive? Running a Mac? Windows 7 or later?
This special free workshop is just for you!
This event is open to everyone, including those from non-technical background, who’d like to know more about Linux.
This short class will teach you how to install Linux under Oracle’s VirtualBox (Windows 7 will be used as the example but it applies to VirtualBox on Linux or Mac OS.)
After that we will do a Linux 103 class - post installation tasks, the Command Line Interface (CLI) and proper package management under Linux (i.e. how to correctly install software under Linux).
These are completely free classes, but you MUST do the prerequisites before attending (they are simple and detailed below).
We are very friendly and positively encourage people to work in pairs or teams.
Numbers are strictly limited on this workshop by virtue of the seating arrangements.
Prerequisites (things that should be done before the workshop):
• Have a fully charged working laptop (Windows 7 or later, Mac, or Linux, 4 Gb RAM or better)
• 8+ Gb free space on your hard drive
• Oracle’s VirtualBox installed and working (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads)
• Windows users: Enable virtualisation in BIOS/UEFI and have Hyper-V installed (https://www.howtogeek.com/213795/how-to-enable-intel-vt-x-in-your-computers-bios-or-uefi-firmware/)
• A real willingness to learn.
Nice to have:
• Pen and paper.
• An image copy of Peppermint 10 Linux - 32 bit edition (NB: the 32 bit) https://peppermintos.com/
Optional:
• An image copy of Lubuntu 18.04.3 LTS (Bionic Beaver) - 32 bit edition (NB: the 32 bit, desktop, i386 image)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/18.04/release/
• A soft drink and snack.
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18:00 Doors open.
18:15 Everyone seated and an an introduction to Linuxing In London
18:20 Laptops already and prerequisites completed.
18:25 Linux 102 - Installing Linux from scratch on VirtualBox under Mac OS or Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 by Brian Byrne
18:35 Walk through the standard installation.
18:55 Hands-on install by attendees.
19:40 Comfort break.
19:45 Linux 103 - Post installation tasks, the Command Line Interface (CLI) and proper package management under Linux by Brian Byrne
20:05 End of Linux 103.
20:10 Raffle and final announcements.
20:15 Finish.
[Please do read our code of conduct, by attending you are agreeing to be bound by it. https://linuxinginlondon.com/code-of-conduct-2017/ ]
Know of anyone who has unused equipment (old laptops, SSDs, hard drives, etc.)?
We want to re-purpose and re-use things, getting Linux laptops into the hands of aspiring developers. We have given away 4+ nice Linux laptops to #womenintech (for free) and want to do more, your ideas are welcome :)
Please contact Brian at BrianLinuxing@gmail.com if you can help.
Our hosts:
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists were founded in 1987; they received their grant of livery in 1992 and were incorporated by Royal Charter in 2010. From the start they were supported by industry luminaries such as Dame Steve Shirley, they can count Bill Gates and Sir Tim Berners-Lee among their members.
Their twitter handle is https://twitter.com/wcitlivery
Their site: https://www.wcit.org.uk/members/anon/new.html?destination=%2Findex.html