[Chixla] Linux Administration Course starting up at Santa Monica College

[SMichelle]

There is a new course starting up at SMC in Linux Administration
(description cut and paste below). I've taken the teacher and he is a
good one. The prerequisite is some experience in the C programming
language, but I'm not sure how much that would play into getting the
most from this class. And I have a great intro book on C called the
"Absolute Beginner's Guide to C" by Sam Perry (ISBN 0672305100) which
would give you everything you need plus some.
Applying for admission is free and you could do so online
http://www.smc.edu/admissions/application.htm 
Once the admission application is accepted, you could sign up for the
class. The cost for classes at SMC $26 per unit plus a few dollars more
for the associated student costs. 
Courses at SMC tend to get cancelled quickly if not enough students sign
up, so if you're interested in taking this course, doing this sooner
rather than later would be a Good Thing (tm)
/SMichelle
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CS 41, LINUX WORKSTATION ADMINISTRATION    3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Computer Science 50.
This course introduces the Linux operating system to students as users,
programmers, and administrators. Students install Linux to create a
dual-boot system in class, and use a memory-loadable boot CD version at
home. Use of fundamental commands, their graphical interface
counterparts, editors, and programming tools are emphasized. Students
learn to write shell script programs; read, compile, and execute a
series of demonstration C programs; and install applications using the
open source software distribution model. Central disciplines of local
administration are covered, including user account management, backup,
task scheduling, logging, and local system security.
1580   1:00p-4:05p Sat    BUS 259   Morgan D B
   Arrange-2 Hours