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Volume 17

No. 3  January/February 2002

IS Training Services Adds New Courses for Spring

Bronwen Heuer

Looking ahead to spring, IS Training has added half-day courses on Word 2002 and Mac OS X to its curriculum and is reprising a newer course on Linux fundamentals. The usual roster of hands-on courses and Quick Starts will also be offered.

Linux Fundamentals
April 8 & 9, 8:30am to 4:30pm
This two-day course focuses on effective use of the Linux operating system. Learn how to manage files and directories, work with text editors, use a range of Linux commands, and take advantage of the Linux shell. The course also covers I/O redirection, filters and their applications, and customizing your login environment.

Transitioning to Mac OS X
May 21, 9am to noon
Mac OS X represents a major change in the Macintosh platform architecture. This course introduces the new Finder, Aqua interface, and desktop features such as the Dock, traffic light buttons, and a new way to view files and folders. See how a multi-user system alters the location of your files and folders. Find out how to use a dual boot system where Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X reside on the same machine. This includes learning the implications of launching programs in the Classic environment that aren't native to Mac OS X.

Transitioning to Word 2002
June 18, 9am to noon
Explore the new features of Word 2002 for Windows. This course reviews the different task panes and shows how Smart Tags have been implemented. It covers the new book format for printing multiple pages per sheet and how to make non-contiguous selections. Participants also have the opportunity to experiment with other new features in the areas of graphics and document collaboration.

Preparing for Spring
You can find out the schedule for spring courses and Quick Starts, including locations and fees, in the quarterly flier that IS will send out in March via campus mail. To read the full course descriptions, visit the IS Training Web site at http://web.mit.edu/ist/training/

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