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16 June 2010 Lessons in Linux
In this meeting we will be continuing the install of gentoo on the machine. We will learn more about configuration for the kernel and finalizing the system.

21 April 2010 Lessons in Linux
In this sesion of the WPCUG Linux group we are going to learn how to build a Linux installation by making our own distribution. We will learn how to boot strap a system. How to create a system using the scripts and methods created for Gentoo.

8 April 2010 Lessons in Linux
Windows and Open Source Myth or Reality? When the IBM PC first came on the market, it opened up the hardware and software to non-IBM companies. The hardware world exploded with many different brands of computers. Before the IBM PC, much of the software on computers was created by the users and often shared. The original OpenSource movement came from MIT and a group called the Free Software Foundation.

OpenSource exists because people like to create neat applications. Computers allow you to create programs with little cost, distribute them almost free, and contribute to them over time and space. So this freedom is expressed by people creating pet projects and sharing them with the world through the Internet.

15 March 2010 Lessons in Linux
Welcome to a Fresh Ubuntu Install You are ready to start using Ubuntu, but you don't know what configurations are needed. Since this is new install you are not sure what needs to be done so you can use your system. Today we are going to review what needs to be done to a fresh install. This is picking where the install fest in January 2010 left off.

15 December 2009 Lessons in Linux
When it comes to files and directories in Linux many people have trouble without windows explorer. Since the ability to handle files is critical to commputers we are going to review a few file managers for Linux.

21 October 2009 Lessons in Linux
Your new Ubuntu is fresh from the box and you are dying to use it. But where do you start? We will hitting some of the highlights of the Jaunty Jackalope (9.04).

14 July 2009 Lessons in Linux
You just bought a new computer and it has Windows on the whole disk. How can you make this a dual boot with Linux? We will discover how to do this in Ubuntu.

16 June 2009 Lessons in Linux
Backup is a subject which needs no explaining. But what about using Linux to backup your windows partition. This Lesson in Linux discusses backup strategies and how to use Linux to backup your windows data.

2 December 2008 Lessons in Linux
This lesson is going to tackle Rescuing a Window PC . This might seem a poor topic for a Linux group. But the simple fact is that it is another example of how a Live CD can be valuable to a Windows user.

21 March 2007 Lessons in Linux
The latest installment of lessons Beginner's Linux Applications talk has been uploaded. This talk covers similiar applications in Windows and Linux to show how similiar they are. We then look at differences and finally a Dual Boot Suggestion.

20 February 2007 Lessons in Linux
Double header this time, I uploaded a new talk for the Linux Section of the WPCUG named Beginner's Linux Intro . In addition I have uploaded a new Tech Crew page named How to run a Concert . Enjoy.

20 December 2006 Lessons in Linux
Welcome to another talk for the Linux Section of the WPCUG. I have created a new talk on Remote access using Linux. Enjoy.

17 October 2006 Lessons in Linux
After too long an absense I have added a new lesson. Please see the lesson on Window Managers for the most up to date presentation.

1 March 2006 Tech Crew
The Tech Pages now include a presentation on how to use microphones for sound reinforcement in a High School auditorium.

9 January 2006 Tech Crew
The next section of the Tech Pages has been added. Those of you interested in Technical Theatre for a School should have a look in the Tech Crew section.

5 January 2006
Revised web pages for the Lessons pages. They are now all xhtml pages which should work correctly with Internet Explorer.

16 December 2005
Welcome to the new Lion's Wing web site. This site came into being to pull together my disparate web pages. Additionally, it gives me a public forum to build on. So with out further ado, please feel free to explore.

Enjoy
John F. Moore


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