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== Computer Training ==

=== Possible Ubuntu Training Courses ===
(5 Apr 2006) The WEA (Worker's Education Association, Adult Education) of South Australia has just sent out their April-June Course guide, and I thought that I'd puruse the computer courses and see what was on offer.. while there was no Ubuntu or Linux training on offer there were the following computing courses. (Amounts are in AU$.)

|| Course || Duration, Cost || Comment / Alternatives ||
|||||| Computer Awareness ||
|| Keyboard Skills: Beginners || 8w x 2h, 5w x 3h, $214 || There is no reason why any of these courses couldn't be run with Ubuntu. ||
|| Touch Typing in Two Days || 2d x 6h, $184 || ||
|| Using a Personal Computer || 2w x 3h, 1d x 6h, $149 || ||
|| Windows || 1d x 6h, $149 || Ubuntu Gnome Desktop, LiveCD and Installer ||
|| File Management || 1 x 3h $65 || Nautilus ||
|| Learn to burn a CD || 1 x 3.5h, $69 || Gnome Baker ||
|| Basic Computing for Seniors || 4w x 3h, $97 || ||
|| Odd Windows for Seniors || 3w x 3h, $149 || ||
|||||| Accounting Packages ||
|| MYOB || 2w x 6h, 4w x 3h, $254 || GNU Cash ||
|| Advanced MYOB || 1 x 5h, $159 || GNU Cash ||
|| Payroll MYOB || 1 x 5h, $159 || ? ||
|| Quickbooks || 2d x 5h, $234 || ? ||
|||||| Spreadsheets ||
|| Introduction to Excel || 2h x 6h, 4w x 3h, $234 || Open Office Calc ||
|| Intermediate Excel || 2d x 6h, $234 || Open Office Calc ||
|||||| Time Management/Scheduling and Project Management ||
|| Introduction to Microsoft Project || 2w x 3h, $149 || Planner ||
|| Introduction to Microsoft Outlook || 1 x 4h, $79 || Evolution ||
|||||| Presentation, Graphics and Desktop Publishing ||
|| Desktop Publishing with Word || 1d x 6h, $149 || Open Office Writer ||
|| Preparing Powerpoint Presentations || 1d x 6h, 2w x 3h, $149 || Open Office Impress ||
|| Publisher || 1d x 6h, $149 || Inkscape? - Is Scribus suitable? ||
|| PDF with Adobe Acrobat || 3w x 3h, $189 || ||
|| PDF Forms || 1s x 3h, $65 || ||
|| Introduction to Digital Photography || 1d x 6h, $159 || ||
|| Getting the most from your scanner || 1d x 6h, $159 || ||
|| Digital Video Editing - Introduction || 1d x 6h, $159 || What FLOSS alternatives are there? ||
|| Digital Video Editing II - Premiere Elements || 1d x 6h, $159 || ||
|||||| Adobe Photoshop ||
|| Computer Graphics - Adobe Photoshop || 4d x 4h, 5w x 3h, $269 || Gimp ||
|| Tips & Tricks Adobe Photoshop || 4d x 4h, 5w x 3h, $269 || Gimp ||
|| More Tips & Tricks: Adobe Photoshop || 5w x 3h, $269 || Gimp ||
|| Adobe Photoshop Studio || 4w x 3h, $234 || Gimp ||
|||||| Adobe Illustrator ||
|| Adobe Illustrator || 5w x 3h, $269 || ? ||
|| Adobe Illustrator II || 5w x 3h, $269 || ? ||
|||||| Adobe Indesign ||
|| Adobe Indesign || 5w x 3h, $269 || ? ||
|| Adobe Indesign II || 5w x 3h, $269 || ? ||
|||||| Word Processing ||
|| Introduction to Word || 4w x 3h, 2d x 6h, $234 || Open Office Writer ||
|| Intermediate Word || 2w x 6h, $234 || Open Office Writer ||
|||||| Databases ||
|| Introduction to Access || 2d x 6h, $234 || Open Office Base ||
|| Intermediate Access || 1d x 6h, $149 || Open Office Base ||
|||||| Internet Courses ||
|| Internet and the World Wide Web || 1 x 4h, $79 || Firefox, Galeon, Epiphany-browser ||
|| Internet and the WWW for Seniors || 1 x 4h, $79 || ? ||
|| Internet Safety and Awareness for Seniors || 1 x 2h, $11 || Evolution ||
|| Basic E-Mail || 1 x 3h, $65 || Evolution ||
|| More E-mail || 1 x 3h, $65 || Evolution ||
|| Creating your own web page || 1 x 6h || gedit, NVU, Bluefish ||
|| Web page creation using front page || 1 x 6h, $149 || NVU, Bluefish ||

Why did I bother typing this in? The list is a starting point for the sort of educational course that could be offered, and the prices that are charged.
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Currently, Paul works on Linux systems for the Adelaide company, Robway Crane Safety Systems. In past lives he has worked with large SQL databases (education), been a Unix/Linux System Administrator(defence), and developed network software(startup). Oh, yeah and he also studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Adelaide. Currently, Paul works on Linux systems for the Adelaide company, Robway Crane Safety Systems. In past lives he has worked with large SQL databases (education), been a Unix/Linux System Administrator (defence), and developed network managment software (startup). Oh, yeah and he also studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Adelaide.
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Email: paul at mawsonlakes.org

Website: http://www.mawsonlakes.org
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= Past Projects =
== Connecting Up 06 ==

When: May 1-2 2006

Web: http://connectingup.cisa.asn.au

The South Australian State Government runs a conference for people involved in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the Not-for-profit and Community sector. The program emphasises the management and administration of ICT resources in these organisations.
 
The program of speakers included:

 * Hon Jay Weatherill, SA Minister for Families and Communities – The SA Government’s role in ICT in the delivery of community services
 * Nicola Thompson, General Manager, ICT Hub, London
 * Joe Baker, Executive Director, Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN http://www.nten.org ), US
 * David Barnard, Executive Director, South African Non-Government Organisations Network (SANGONet) http://www.sangonet.org.za
 * Dr Simon Davey, Managing Director, Omega Alpha Limited (http://www.omega-alpha.com), Managing Associate, preponderate network (http://www.preponderate.net).
 * Amith Nagarajan, CEO, Aptify Corporation, US.

This was an ideal opportunty to promote Ubuntu and other related projects:

 * Ubuntu
 * Software Freedom Day - September
 * Linux Australia

=== Actions ===
 * [Done] Register for confernce and book booth.
 * [Done] Requested 320 CDROMs from ShipIT. (26 Mar)
  * [Confirmed] Shipit CD's have been sent (29 Mar)
  * [Arrived] Wahoo! (8 Apr)
 * [Done] Discuss at AustraliaTeam meeting (4 Apr 2006)
 * [Done] Seeking sponsorship from Linux Australia sponsorship for booth/attendance.
  * [Done] Sponsorship confirmed (6 Apr)
  * [Done] Receive funds
  * [Done] Pay for registration and booth
 * '''Report to AustralianTeam meeting on 11 Apr 2006''' (AustraliaTeam/Meetings)
 * [Done] Prepare an A4 promotional speil for conference handbook (was due two weeks before).
 * Make contact with
  * Other FLOSS minded people who may be going, to let them know we'll be there.
  * [Done] Local volunteers through LinuxSA
  * [Not done] Conference Speakers (or their offices)
 * Booth
  * [Done] Organise furnature.. card-table and monitor stand.
  * [Done] Prepare display material.

=== Observations ===

 * This is an annual conference, and I only thought of going quite late. It would be good to think about what can be done for future years, and start planning. eg. Contacting the organisers about getting a speaker from Ubuntu/Canonical or Lunux Australia and the LUG's

 * It costs AU$250 to put something into the delegate package... not in the budget, maybe next year.

=== Other Suggestions ===
 * Have a visitors book at the booth.
 * Blog the event - particularly if you can do it live.
 * Show how Free and Open Source software can save organisations real money. (Who in Adelaide had Ubuntu partner points?)
  * Case studies.
  * Examples of how Ubuntu can be used in an organisations ICT strategy.
 * (Put your thoughts/ideas here or on the [AustralianTeam/Meetings] page.)

Email

paul@mawsonlakes.org

Launchpad

https://launchpad.net/people/paulschulz

Location

Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, South Australia

URL

http://www.mawsonlakes.org

TimeZone

CST +0930

IRC

pschulz01

Teams

AustralianTeam

Projects

Current

Past

A Brief Introduction (to me)

Currently, Paul works on Linux systems for the Adelaide company, Robway Crane Safety Systems. In past lives he has worked with large SQL databases (education), been a Unix/Linux System Administrator (defence), and developed network managment software (startup). Oh, yeah and he also studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Adelaide.

He is also involved in LinuxSA (The South Australian Linux User Group, http://www.linuxsa.org.au) and has given presentations on topics of personal interest, ranging from distributed computing, embedded Linux and 'git'.

He enjoys having a local public library that he can walk to, although he has to bring his own software as they are yet to appriciate the benefits of Free ad Open Source.

Paul maintains a community news site and is in the habit of passing out Ubuntu and TheOpenCD CD's whenever he can.

He is also working on Linux 2.6.x support for Compulab's ARMCore-GX (system on a board). This embedded system uses the Intel's XScale PXA255 processor. Cross platform development is done on both Intel i686 and PowerPC (Mac Mini) platforms (thanks to Ubuntu!)

Some Open Source Contributions

My Todo's

  • [Done] Sign 'Code of Contact'
  • Add name to next Council agenda
  • [Done] Describe some of the things I am currently involved in.
  • Describe what I would like to be involved in.
  • Signup as a maintainer


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