UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 1, Page 10
August 31, 1995
TechTalk

     A variety of computing classes are being offered this fall to the
entire University community. These classes will be held during the
first week of September. An additional class listing will appear in
the Sept. 7 UpDate. Descriptions of future classes will appear in
UpDate and also are available on U-Discover! These classes are open
only to members of the University community. Registration is required,
unless otherwise noted.
     A beginner class is for someone new to the computer system or
software. A novice class is for individuals who have used the system
or the software package. An advanced class is for those who have used
the system and the software and want to learn more about the advanced
capabilities.
     Commercially prepared documents distributed in class must be
returned to the instructor. An asterisk (*) indicates classes for
which commercially prepared booklets are available for purchase at the
University Bookstore.


Class registration
     Registration is required for most classes. To register
electronically:
        * From EMC2: at Bulletin Boards, select "ComputerEd".
        * Enter "U" at "Registration for User Education"
        * From a UNIX time-sharing system: Send mail to usered
     To register by phone, call 831-8445.


Microcomputing classes

Introduction to DOS 6.0: Part 1 (Beginner)*
     DOS is the software that allows the different parts of your
computer system (hardware and software) to work together properly.
Participants will view a videotaped lesson and then complete step-by-
step, hands-on exercises on the following topics:
        * Learning the basic features and commands of DOS
        * Working with hard and floppy disks
        * Learning to manage files and directories
        * Date: Sept. 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 116 Pearson Hall
     Prerequisite: None.


Central computing system classes

Getting Started with UNIX
     These drop-in, self-paced sessions are designed primarily to
acquaint students, who will be using UNIX for programming, with system
and editor (pico) basics. Allow 30 to 40 minutes to complete the
practice exercises. Students also may get assistance working through a
self-paced tutorial on Pine mail.
     Topics:
        * Listing files using various options
        * Copying, renaming, and deleting files
        * Creating directories
        * Customizing your work environment
        * Dates: Sept. 5, 2-4 p.m.,
                 Sept. 6, 2-4 p.m.,
                 009B Willard Hall Education Building

                 Sept. 6, 2-4 p.m.,
                 114 Pearson Hall
     Prerequisite: An active account on a central UNIX time-sharing
system. You MUSTactivate your account 24 hours prior to this class. NO
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.


To register by phone, call 831-8445.