[dgplug-users] Logistical questions

[Upasana Sengupta]

How do we begin to attend the class? The link did not open. I'll try again
later.


On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 8:43 AM, Shakthi Kannan <shakthimaan at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> --- On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 3:51 AM, Leena P <leenap8563 at gmail.com> wrote:
> | - the class begins at 630 pm IST. When does it end?
> \--
>
> They usually run for an hour. But, people generally hang around on the
> IRC channels much longer.
>
> ---
> | - the first class meets on June 29. When are subsequent classes? ( ie -
> | Monday through Friday, weekly, etc)
> \--
>
> Weekly. Sometimes, sessions are scheduled based on availability of
> speakers.
>
> ---
> | - how many assignments / projects are completed outside of class time?
> \--
>
> This depends on the session and your interest. The objective is to
> learn. Projects and assignments are just side-effects.
>
> ---
> | ask this so I allow enough time in my schedule to prepare
> \--
>
> The *nix philosophy is based on the ideology that you should do one
> thing, and do it well.
>
> ---
> | - my computer is running a windows OS. In the past, I have had (
> moderate )
> | success with Linux mint on a virtual box a friend set up. If I have a
> | friend help me with virtual box fedora, would that be sufficient for the
> | course?
> \--
>
> That will help you get started. But, if you really want to learn, you
> should have a test system where you can tinker with the hardware and
> software to the fullest.
>
> Regards,
>
> SK
>
> --
> Shakthi Kannan
> http://www.shakthimaan.com
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