Notes from Free Geek Twin Cities - Ubuntu Introductory Seminar 15-Jan-2011 PPNA
Beginning with Ubuntu
Instructor: Robert Ruenitz Goal: Engage in a dialog
Email: rruenitz <@t-sign> hotmail.com
Navigating the Desktop Panels, Virtual windows, resizing, options
Right Click on top / bottom panel allows customization
Squares in Lower Right: shortcuts to Virtual Windows
Starting applications
What does what: Applications for handling stuff, Places for finding your stuff, System for maintenance / configuration
From the Panel: Connect to the Internet: Firefox Help: Locally and on the Internet
Office Applications: Open Office Org
Word Processor – Writer, Presentation – Impress, Spreadsheet - Calc
Save your work in Microsoft Office Format: .doc / .ppt / .xls
Email: Web Mail – Evolution email client
Evolution info from ISP: user name/email address / password
Where to get email (incoming server – POP or IMAP)
Where to send your email (outgoing server – SMTP)
Check with email provider for setup guide and help
Internet surfing: Playing Flash Videos (YouTube e.g) requires download from Adobe Website: Choose Version: APT for Ubuntu 9.04+
Music Video Photos : Movie Player : Rhythmbox
Other Programs : Other Courses: VLC for music/video – GIMP for graphic manipulation
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