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Ubuntu Workshop Another Success

March 6th, 2013 | Posted by ToddLewis in IT-oLogy Defined | Promote IT - (0 Comments)

The Open IT Lab at IT-oLogy led another successful Ubuntu workshop on Thursday, January 24.

The workshop was the fifth Ubuntu offering since the Lab opened and served as an introduction to Ubuntu from the desktop users perspective. Ubuntu Linux is a free and open alternative to Windows or Mac OS X, and the world’s third most popular home computer operating system.

Topics such as how to navigate the desktop, install and manage software and software updates, and take advantage of the features that Ubuntu offers the desktop user were covered by Jim Salter. He also discussed how to customize the UI look and feel, what multimedia support options exist, and more about the Linux file system.

As Ubuntu continues to grow in popularity the Open IT Lab will continue to offer workshops. The next offering will take place in April.

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IT-oLogy Teaches People to Build a Computer from Scratch

February 7th, 2013 | Posted by ToddLewis in IT-oLogy Defined | Promote IT - (0 Comments)

The Open IT Lab at IT-oLogy hosted its first ever Build a Computer from Scratch workshop on Saturday, February 2.

The workshop targeted those that have wondered what goes on inside a computer and served as a unique hands-on opportunity for attendees to build a desktop computer from scratch. People with all levels of experience participated, from the less experienced college student to the seasoned IT professional that had never looked inside a computer to see how it works.

The workshop explained and demonstrated common components, such as the case, power supply, motherboard, memory, hard drive, and optical drive. Attendees were also shown how to install and connect these pieces to build a working machine.

Finally, the Ubuntu Linux operating system was installed and explained.

By the end of the two our event attendees learned about safety procedures, tools for computer assembly and repair, computer terminology and measurement units (RAM, SSD, BIOS, SATA, Intel Core, gigabytes, etc.), the basics of computer components and cables, installing and connecting basic computer components, Linux-compatible hardware, and how to install the Ubuntu operating system.

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August Open IT Lab Schedule

August 6th, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in IT-oLogy Defined - (0 Comments)

August Open IT Lab Schedule

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30 Install and Learn More about Ubuntu

July 30th, 2012 | Posted by ToddLewis in IT-oLogy Defined - (0 Comments)

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Thirty people attended the Ubuntu 101 Installation & Overview workshop held Thursday evening, July 26. Among those were students, professors and local IT professionals. Instructors Jeremy Bicha and Ben Francis familiarized participants with Ubuntu and walked them through the complete installation process. Many attendees brought their own computers and some used IT-oLogy provided laptops to learn the installation process. Also discussed were key components of the operating system as well as the high quality free software made available such as word processing applications, photo management tools, web browsers and games. Attendees left the workshop knowing how to install Ubuntu and a lot more about the world’s third most popular operating system. Ubuntu 102, the advanced Ubuntu workshop, will be offered again in August.
 

Ben Francis, Columbia Linux Users Group President, helps attendees install Ubuntu.

For more information about upcoming workshops or the Open IT Lab please visit http://www.it-ology.org/events or www.open-it-lab.com. Questions can be directed to Todd Lewis at todd@palmettocomputerlabs.com or 803-240-1213.

 

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Ubuntu 101 – Installation & Overview this Thursday

July 23rd, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in Grow IT | Teach IT - (0 Comments)

Just a reminder of the Ubuntu 101 – Installation & Overview workshop scheduled for this Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at IT-oLogy.  Please register ASAP as we are running out of space.  You can register by replying to this email and confirming your attendance.

Complete details are below and pizza and drinks will be served.  The workshop is FREE.

Also, feel free to bring your own machine or use one of ours if you simply want to learn the process.

Overview:

This workshop will familiarize participants with Ubuntu Linux, a free and open alternative to Windows or Mac OS X, and the world’s third most popular home computer operating system. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours and see how easy Ubuntu is to install and use!

Participants will see a complete walkthrough of the installation procedure and will gain experience with key components of Ubuntu, including Ubuntu’s new Unity interface and the Software Center for installing any of the thousands of applications available with a single click. Attendees will get a hands-on guided tour of Ubuntu’s selection of high quality free software by exploring word processing applications, photo management tools, web browsers, and games. Finally, resources for obtaining support and assistance will complete the workshop.

This is the third time we’ve offered this workshop. As Ubuntu is the operating system on all of the lab computers, this workshop is part of the foundation to the rest of what we offer. Not only is Ubuntu great for home use, but itis a rising technology in the business world as well. Ubuntu is the #1 operating system in public clouds like Amazon’s EC2.

Attendees will learn:

  • Ubuntu overview; installation options and procedures; Unity interface; Software Center; multiple pre-installed applications; and resources for additional help.

Date:  Thursday, July 26

Time:  6:00 – 8:00 pm; Pizza and drinks served from 5:30 to 6:00

Location:  IT-oLogy, 1301 Gervais Street, suite 200; Columbia, SC  29201
*IT-oLogy is located at the corner of Gervais and Sumter streets downtown.  This is tall brown high-rise and used to be the Wilbur Smith Building.  Suite 200 is the only suite on the second floor.

For more information:  Contact Todd Lewis at todd@palmettocomputerlabs.com or 803-240-1213

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July Open IT Lab Schedule

July 3rd, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in Careers | Grow IT | Teach IT - (0 Comments)

Open IT Lab Schedule July

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Initial Ubuntu 101 Workshop Filled to Capacity

December 8th, 2011 | Posted by ToddLewis in Education | Grow IT | IT-oLogy Defined | Teach IT | World of IT - (0 Comments)
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Jeremy Bicha talks about the Unity Interface

The first Ubuntu 101 workshop was held this past Saturday, December 3 at IT-oLogy. To say it was a success would be an understatement. An initial seating limit of 20 had to be expanded, additional computers had to be brought in and 24 people eventually learned a lot more about the world’s third most popular operating system.

Jeremy Bicha led a very diverse group of attendees through an overview of the history of Ubuntu and the installation process. In addition, the feature set and distinctives of Ubuntu 11.10, the latest version of the free and open alternative to Windows and Mac OS X, were identified and discussed. Finally, Ubuntu 11.10 discs were given to anyone wanting a copy.

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Jeremy Bicha discusses applications available in Ubuntu

The Open IT Lab will present Part Two of this workshop over the next few weeks, which will target the advanced Ubuntu user. In addition, the Lab will continue to present workshops on the Open/Open Source topic in the weeks and months ahead.

For more information on ways to get involved with the Open IT Lab, contact Diedre Murphy at diedre.murphy@it-ology.org. For more information about the Lab itself, go to www.Open-IT-Lab.com.

Todd Lewis is the Founder of the Open IT Lab at IT-oLogy. He also serves as Chair of POSSCON, one of the largest open source conferences on the east coast, and managing partner of Palmetto Computer Labs, an open source consulting company.

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