Introduction to Linux V.2 [ LFS101X.2 ]

LinuxFoundationX's LFS101x Introduction to Linux
(FREE SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE )

The first version of this course ended last December 20, 2014.

The course earned different responses and reviews from users. I, myself as a newbie was so thankful about the course; it’s Free and I learned a lot of new things in computing. But some users complained about how basic the course was though the course title says “INTRODUCTION”. I don’t know why they were expecting advanced lessons out from this FREE INTRODUCTION course.

Here's the screenshot of the course chapters. 

On the other hand, advanced users pointed out some part of the course that need corrections, reordering and updating some of its chapters. As a result, the Linux Foundation decided to issue the second version of the course which will start on January 5, 2015. We can expect that the newer course is better than the first. So, if you missed the first version or not happy with it, now is your chance to experience the better course, Introduction to Linux v.2 and start your Linux journey!

If you are interested,  please follow the procedure below:

1. Register /Create your edEx account – You must use a valid email upon registration
2. Log in to your new edEx account
3. Register to Introduction to Linux version 2 (LFS101x.2)  

Please refer to the video guide I made here for a much detailed instructions. 

You can have a certificate after completing the course and for passing the Final Exam

by contributing a minimum of $99USD or you can AUDIT the course and pursue an Honor Code Certificate for Free!

Click Here to know how to prepare your computer for the LFS101x.2 class. In addition to the preparation, you can use VirtualBox to install Linux (CentOS/OpenSUSE/Ubuntu) in your computer.


Kindly leave your comments and thoughts below. Thank you

Worth $2,400 Linux course is now FREE

My interest in Linux leads me to http://www.linuxfoundation.org

While browsing the website I found some good news and I must share it to you! :D

$:

“”-- Previously a $2,400 course, Introduction to Linux will be the first class available as a Massive Open Online Course [MOOC]and will be free to anyone, anywhere. --””

YES! A $2,400 worth of Linux training material is now for FREE!

WHY?

“Our mission is to advance Linux and that includes ensuring we have a talent pool of Linux professionals,”

Read the Official Announcement here.

You can watch the video version of this guide here.

If you want to grab this opportunity, (like I did) all you have to do is

Createyour own account in edX

Login

Then Register for LFS101x

That's it! You're done. :D Good job! 

Classes Start:

3rd Quarter 2014 (I'm excited) 

Prerequisites: 

None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.

About this Course: 

"-Upon completion of this training you should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective,-"

Update: Official start date for the course: August 1, 2014.

I’m shifting to LINUX

Yes! I am now a certified LINUX user. Someone you can call a “newbie” in this computer environment but a “master” in fulfilling my freedom and enjoyment in computing.

I was a Windows user before just like you, since most of us grew up in this environment as this was being taught in school most of the times. And I’m sure that we both had similar experiences with Windows. I guess, it doesn’t matter and no need to mention our good and bad days with Windows here right? 

It’s time to move on and start all over again….this time we’ll be using the right doors that will lead us to a successful computing experience and enough with using windows.

So, why I shifted to LINUX? The following are some of the reasons and things to consider….

• COST - LINUX is FREE! I don’t have to pay anything to have this powerful and beautiful OS. Contrary to Windows, I have to pay $***.00 / P****.00 to have a license copy of it. 

• Security - Linux is secured. I don’t need to install Antivirus, Registry Cleaner, Anti-malware and other Anti-this* Anti-that* to protect my system and data. Linux is out-of-the-box or naturally a more secure OS. So I don’t have to worry about security as much worries I had in Windows.

• Freedom - In LINUX, I am a superuser…yeah!!! :) That means I can do whatever I like to! Sounds great isn’t it? I am free to download and have a copy of any Linux distribution that I like, [The Community recommends Ubuntu for newbies like me.] I am free to burn or reproduce a copy of it and install to as many PC I want and I can freely and legally share it to you, to my friends, neighbours, to everyone!

$: Most (if not all) of the programs I needed as addition to the preloaded-useful-apps out-of-the-box, is also free!

$: I could have the source codes and study or modify it in any way that I like… I can have my own version of others work or I can even make my own distribution of Linux!

$: I can customize any settings on my computer; configure its behaviour or appearance to whatever I like. In short, I have a complete control over my computer; practically no restrictions at all.

Don’t you feel great and powerful? As I told you, I am still a newbie, but, as a newbie I already have reasons and things to discover. But, right now I am just concerned with the three most important things on my list. 

For sure, most of us SHIFTERS, will experience some 'learning curves'; but I know it will not that hard to learn and use Linux. As I try to discover and experience Linux, I will be posting here some basic guidelines  on how to get you started and together we will explore the 7 Wonders of Linux. [for advance guidelines, worry not! For Linux community will have your back]

Watch this demo to have a grasp of what Linux can offer you, and how it can improve us…to be young, free and sensible IT professionals. Ciao! :D