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<title>Course Overview</title>
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<title>About the Course and
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<title>About the Course</title>
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<para>Ubuntu is a community developed Linux-based operating
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system freely available and suitable for laptops, desktops and
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servers. This course is based on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and aims to train
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new users of Ubuntu how to use key applications including
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mainstream office applications, Internet connectivity and
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browsing, graphics arts tools, multi-media and music. After
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completing this course, you will be able to:</para>
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browsing, graphics arts tools, multi-media and music.</para>
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<para>Understand the concepts of open source and how they tie
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<title>Objectives</title>
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<para>This course will teach you:</para>
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<para>The concepts of open source and how they tie
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in with Ubuntu</para>
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<para>Identify the benefits of using Ubuntu</para>
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<para>The benefits of using Ubuntu</para>
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<para>Customise the look and feel of the Ubuntu
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<para>How to customise the look and feel of the Ubuntu
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<para>Navigate through the file system and search for
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<para>How to navigate through the file system and search for
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<para>Connect to and use the Internet</para>
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<para>How to connect to and use the Internet</para>
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<para>Perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions
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<para>How to perform basic word-processing and spreadsheet functions
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using OpenOffice.org</para>
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<para>Install and play games</para>
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<para>Add, remove and update applications</para>
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<para>View, draw, manipulate and scan images</para>
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<para>Play, edit and organize music and video files</para>
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<para>Seek help on Ubuntu from free and commercial
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<para>How to Install and play games</para>
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<para>How to add, remove and update applications</para>
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<para>How to view, draw, manipulate and scan images</para>
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<para>How to play, edit and organize music and video files</para>
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<para>Where to seek help on Ubuntu from free and commercial
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<para>Create partitions and dual-boot options</para>
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<para>How to create partitions and dual-boot options</para>