=== emma_ is now known as em === Jacky_ is now known as zz_Jacky_ === zz_Jacky_ is now known as jackyalcine === jackyalcine is now known as Jacky_ === Jacky_ is now known as jackyalcine === jackyalcine is now known as Jacky === croppa_ is now known as croppa === jackyalcine is now known as Guest97826 === Guest97826 is now known as jackyalcine === jackyalcine is now known as zz_jackyalcine === root is now known as Guest7814 === amithkk_ is now known as amithkk === glebihan_ is now known as glebihan [14:21] hey, guys! we're starting in a little while === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || Event: Ubuntu User Days - Current Session: Introduction to User Days - Instructors: JoseeAntonioR [14:31] Logs for this session will be available at http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2013/02/09/%23ubuntu-classroom.html following the conclusion of the session. [14:31] hello guys, and welcome to the Ubuntu User Days! [14:31] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays [14:31] the User Days Team has been working hard these past few weeks in order to bring you these sessions [14:32] we have members from many teams in the Ubuntu Community here today, who have graciously volunteered to share their knowledge with all of us (thanks!) [14:32] before we begin, we would like to get a quick feel for who is here. so, if you're here, please say your name and where you are from (as much as you're comfortable with it :) ) [14:33] I'm José Antonio, but you can just call me Jose, and I'm from Lima, Peru [14:35] so, anyone else around here by this time? :) [14:35] I'm Ori form Albania :) [14:36] Dedunu from Sri Lanka [14:36] looks good, welcome everyone! [14:37] I'd like to start saying there's a Dia del Usuario Ubuntu en Español today, over #ubuntu-charlas and #ubuntu-charlas-chat https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DiaDelUsuarioUbuntu [14:37] it should be starting in around 2 hours, and run alongside this one [14:38] it has different topics, but you can attend both of them :) [14:38] ok, but let's get back to this one [14:38] a few of you are probably wondering what User Days are all about [14:39] User Days were created to be sets of classes during a two-day period, to teach the beginning or internediate Ubuntu user the basics in order to get them started using Ubuntu. this includes: [14:39] an introduction to Ubuntu, explanations about Unity and the Dash, how to explore files and directories, and other commandline basics, some equivalent programs, etc. [14:39] for your full schedule you can visit https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays [14:40] User Days were born out of a discussion at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in November 2009, regarding the Ubuntu OpenWeek not being targeted enough at users, so here we are ;) [14:40] now, for a quick rundown of how today will work [14:41] each hour, an instructor will be giving a class in this channel, #ubuntu-classroom [14:41] during the classes, #ubuntu-classroom will be moderated (+m) [14:41] this means that only the instructor and hosts will be able to talk in the channel [14:41] (it's not moderated right now, since we wanted to give you a chance t say hello :) ) [14:41] any discussion about the class should take place in #ubuntu-classroom-chat [14:42] so please join there too if you haven't already [14:42] if you have a question during the class, please ask in #ubuntu-classroom-chat [14:42] be sure to prefix it with 'QUESTION:' to ensure that it gets noticed, for example: [14:42] QUESTION: What are the Ubuntu User Days? [14:42] anyone want to give it a try? :) [14:43] sets of classes during a two-day period, to teach the beginning or internediate Ubuntu user the basics in order to get them started using Ubuntu. [14:43] :) [14:46] ok, now after each session, our group of volunteers will post the IRC logs to the wiki as soon as possible [14:46] so if you miss a session, or just want to review what you learned, be sure to check out https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays for links to logs that our volunteers will put up as soon as they're able [14:46] if you can't wait, logs will also be automatically posted on http://irclogs.ubuntu.com near the end of each hour (ClassBot also shares the link at the beginning of each session) [14:47] please be sure to remind all of your friends all family who might be interested in using Ubuntu that this event is taking place today. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays/JoiningIn has some information about how they can participate [14:48] finally, before we move on to answering any more questions about Ubuntu User Days that you might have, I would like to give a big thanks to everyone who has helped make this day possible :) [14:48] thanks to pleia2 for basically organizing all of this! [14:48] and of course, to all the instructors who volunteered their time over the weekend to share knowledge with us [14:49] organizing is a big chore, and it simply wouldn't be possible without all their help [14:49] now, dows anyone have any general questions about the day? :) [14:50] There are 10 minutes remaining in the current session. [14:51] ori_ asked: you said that each lesson will last 60 min .. than why are the lessons int the timetable every 30 min ? [14:51] the only session that lasts 30 minutes is this introduction :) [14:54] ori_ asked: aha ok, and is there any pause between the lessons, or will they beginn straight up, one after an other ? [14:54] it's just one after the other, but as it's IRC you can go and grab a coffee, and keep reading :) [14:55] There are 5 minutes remaining in the current session. [14:55] ok, in 5 minutes we'll start with the session :) [14:59] IdleOne asked: Will there be logs of the sessions? [14:59] yes, and as I said before, they will all be linked to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays [14:59] ok, so I hope you all enjoy it and have fun today! :) [15:00] it's 15 UTC now, for those who don't know the exact time === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || Event: Ubuntu User Days - Current Session: Introduction to Ubuntu - Instructors: JoseeAntonioR - Slides: http://is.gd/MYWYED [15:01] Slides for Introduction to Ubuntu: http://people.ubuntu.com/~joseeantonior/Slides/ubuntu-quantal.pdf [15:01] Logs for this session will be available at http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2013/02/09/%23ubuntu-classroom.html following the conclusion of the session. [15:01] hello everyone, for those who are just joining us! [15:02] my name is José Antonio Rey (but you can just call me Jose ), and I'm just a random community member from Lima, Peru :) [15:02] if you haven't downloaded the slides yet, I would recommend you to do so, to keep track on where are we up to [15:02] as the bot stated, they can be found here http://people.ubuntu.com/~joseeantonior/Slides/ubuntu-quantal.pdf [15:03] [slide 1] [15:03] today I'll be giving you a quick introduction to what Ubuntu is [15:03] [slide 2] [15:03] so let's start with this, what exactly is Ubuntu? [15:04] Ubuntu is an operating system, based on the Linux kernel [15:04] [slide 3] [15:04] now, I'll talk you a bit about our releases [15:05] we release versions every 6 months, and they are codenamed in a year.month format, and an adjective + an animal that represents the version [15:05] in this case, our latest (current) version is 12.10, and is also codenamed Quantal Quetzal [15:05] [slide 4] [15:06] we have LTS releases (LTS stands for long-term support) [15:06] that means they will be supported with updates and bug fixes for 5 years, in both Desktop and Server versions [15:06] normal or non-LTS releases are supported in a 18 month basis [15:07] in this case, 12.10, or as we like to call it, quantal, is supported in a 18-month basis as it's a non-LTS release [15:07] any questions so far? [15:08] ok, so let's move on [15:08] [slide 5] [15:09] about versions, as mentioned before we have Desktop and Server versions [15:09] I think the version's name explain their uses [15:09] one of the main differences you'll see between these to versions, is the graphical interface [15:10] in Ubuntu Server, the server versions, you don't have a graphical interface (which includes the buttons, and the windows, and all the stuff you can click) [15:10] but you do in the Desktop [15:10] we also have a Cloud version, designed specially for Cloud interfaces (e.g., Amazon EC2) [15:11] [slide 6] [15:11] so now, you'll be wondering where can you download Ubuntu [15:12] dedunu asked: Can we install Ubuntu-Desktop only with CLI? [15:12] yep! [15:13] for sure you can. if you want to install with a command-line interface, and just use that with Ubuntu, you can use Ubuntu Server [15:14] or if you want to install with a command-line interface, but want to have all the graphical stuff that I mentioned before, you can use the minimal install ISO [15:14] information on the Minimal ISO can be found over here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD [15:15] ok, so moving on [15:16] you can go to http://www.ubuntu.com/download to download the ISO [15:16] there, you will find the latest LTS and non-LTS releases [15:17] you can also go to releases.ubuntu.com and download all the currently supported releases [15:17] and if you want (for any reason) to download non-supported versions, you can find them at old-releases.ubuntu.com [15:17] let me remind you that these releases are not supported [15:17] any question, guys? [15:20] ok, so looks like not :) [15:20] let's move on, then [15:21] [slide 7] [15:21] so, one of the main questions is where to find the torrent link to download Ubuntu [15:21] so, the torrent links are available at releases.ubuntu.com, the link is in the files list which you can find at the bottom [15:23] let me remind you that it's legal to torrent down Ubuntu, it's not piracy at all, it's free software :) [15:23] [slide 8] [15:23] once you download the .iso file for Ubuntu, you may want to install it! [15:24] so, you can burn it into a CD/DVD (depending on the version you download), or make a USB stick with it [15:24] to make a CD/DVD, just burn the image into it [15:24] to make a USB stick, open a USB creator, and select the .iso file [15:24] you can find much more detailed information in the download page www.ubuntu.com/download [15:25] [slide 9] [15:25] once you've got your CD/DVD/USB, insert it into your PC, and reboot [15:25] you will be prompted with a window to choose what to do [15:26] so, as this will be a Live CD/DVD/USB, you can choose what to do [15:26] you can go ahead and try it [15:26] (which basically means you can use Ubuntu without installing it into your PC, but if you're on a CD/DVD changes won't be saved) [15:27] or, you can opt and go for the full Ubuntu experience, and install it to your PC, as a standalone system or alongside your current operating system [15:27] let me remind you that you should backup the contents of your PC if you're formatting your hard drive to just install Ubuntu [15:28] from that point, the interface is self-explanatory [15:29] but make sure you don't get too excited and press random buttons, as you're installing an operating system, not just browsing the internet or copying a file from a folder to another [15:29] any questions on the install process or something else? [15:30] ok, moving on [15:30] [slide 10] [15:30] but, who backs this project? [15:31] the project was founded by Mark Shuttleworth (also known as the Self-Appointed Benevolent Dictator for Life, or sabdfl for friends) [15:32] dedunu asked: Is there any performance difference between ubuntu desktop and ubuntu server [15:32] good question! [15:32] of course there is [15:32] as the Server is not using any graphical interface, it will require less resources [15:33] Ubuntu Desktop should be able to run in most PCs, but yes, there is a performance difference [15:33] and the server is mostly designed for... servers, which may require to use additional memory on another processes [15:33] such as MySQL, or Apache, or PHP, who knows [15:34] let's keep going [15:34] so, the project was founded by our lovely SABDFL, and is backed by Canonical and lots of volunteers like us, who help Ubuntu grow every single day [15:35] if you're interested you can also help with design, or development, or even helping other users [15:35] but let's not get out of the road [15:35] [slide 11] [15:36] so, now you may be wondering where can you get help in case you run into troubles [15:38] well, you can find help in the channel #ubuntu on this same IRC network (irc.freenode.net or irc.ubuntu.com, it's the same thing) [15:38] to get there just type "/j #ubuntu" with no quotes (the quotes are the " signs) [15:39] but you can also go to www.askubuntu.com [15:39] there, you will be able to ask any kind of ubuntu-related questions [15:40] you can also answer to some open questions if you'd like to, it's a super fun system [15:41] but you can use the Ubuntu Forums (which are located at ubuntuforums.org) [15:41] or even use Launchpad (https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu and click the 'Ask a question' button on the right side) [15:42] so, getting an answer to your question is not that hard :) [15:42] we even have localized support teams, with the help of the Ubuntu Local Communities [15:43] for example, you can join #ubuntu-es for support in Spanish, and #ubuntu-fr for support in French, and so on [15:43] so, now it's questions time! [15:44] if you have *any* questions related to Ubuntu, or the Ubuntu Community, just ask and I'll do my best to answer [15:45] the only kind of questions I would ask you to not ask are technical support questions, those can to #ubuntu as I mentioned before :) [15:46] so while I wait for some questions, let me tell you [15:46] if you want to contribute to Ubuntu, the Ubuntu Community is open for anyone who would like to help [15:47] at http://www.ubuntu.com/community/get-involved you will be able to find some information on how to get involved with the community, and many of the ways on which you can help [15:48] you can do some development work, or design work, you can write documentation, or translate Ubuntu [15:48] or maybe you'd like to test and make sure quality's ok [15:49] but there is a set of rules you must always follow, the Ubuntu Code of Conduct, which can be found here: http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/conduct [15:49] and as IdleOne said, 'This is what Ubuntu is about. We all try to help each other make Ubuntu better. :)' [15:50] so, any questions? [15:50] There are 10 minutes remaining in the current session. [15:55] There are 5 minutes remaining in the current session. [15:56] so, in 5 mins we'll have a session about Unity and the Dash, and everything related to it :) [15:56] I hope you have fun with it, and keep enjoying the Ubuntu User Days! === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || Event: Ubuntu User Days - Current Session: Unity and the Dash - Instructors: LionThinker [16:01] Logs for this session will be available at http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2013/02/09/%23ubuntu-classroom.html following the conclusion of the session. [16:01] Okay so I think thats me [16:01] HI guys my name is Leon and many greatings from Sunny South Africa [16:01] You can see my Launchpad ID at https://launchpad.net/~lionthinker [16:02] So in this sessioin we'll cover the basics of how to get the most out of Ubuntu [16:02] Lets start with Unity, which is the DE or desktop environment for Ubuntu. [16:02] Other official flavours such as KDE, Xubuntu etc have their own DE [16:02] Unity is a shell interface or GUI (graphical user interface) for the GNOME desktop environment developed by Canonical Ltd (Ubuntu's commercial Company) [16:03] Unity is part of the Ayatana Project started by Canonical [16:03] From its Launchpad site https://launchpad.net/ayatana you can get more info [16:03] Its motto: The Ayatana Project is the collective project that houses user interface, design and interaction projects started by Canonical. [16:03] but Unity has come some way since then and there are countless new dimensions to use and contribute to [16:03] In other words: the goal of Ayatana within the Ubuntu project is to re-design computing with a single easy to use and aesthetically pleasing interface [16:04] first a little history to keep everyone on same page [16:04] The Ayatana project was first introduced in Ubuntu 10.10 on a netbook [16:04] Since then it has been ported to the general desktop, server editions, TV, tablets and the most recent Ubuntu family member the phone. [16:04] Perhaps the most important key for Unity is the Super Key. [16:04] If you not lucky enough to have a pre-installed Ubuntu machine, then its the Windows key. Not sure what its on a Mac. [16:05] Touching Super will open the DASH, which we'll come back to [16:05] NB: Holding it a few seconds opens a shortcuts menu [16:05] We wont get into shortcuts here,but just note that they really help with getting the most out of your Ubuntu Machine [16:05] After learning them you generally move around the desktop much quicker. [16:06] The parts of Unity that we'll cover are the LAUNCHER, DASH, LENS, SCOPES, NOTIFICATIONS PANEL and the HUD [16:06] Any questions? [16:06] Okay, Lets start with the LAUNCHER [16:06] The vertical application switcher on the left – is called the LAUNCHER [16:07] Pinned or active Applications or mounted external devices will appear here. [16:07] We'll cover 3 things about the LAUNCHER: pinned apps, re-ordering apps and quick lists [16:07] First: Certain applications can be pinned to the LAUNCHER for ease of access. [16:08] You do this by right-clicking on an open application and selecting 'Lock to LAUNCHER' [16:08] To remove an app, select 'remove from LAUNCHER' [16:08] Another option is to open DASH, select and app by left clicking and holding, then move it to the LAUNCHER [16:08] Second: to re-order applications left-click an app and hold an app. It jumps out then move it up/down or to the trash. Moving to trash only removes it from the Launcher [16:08] and doesn't actually delete it [16:09] Third: Unity Quicklists [16:09] If you hover over an LAUNCHER application and Right click you'll see a list of options. [16:09] This is part of the countless shortcuts that enable you to get to info and files and actions asap [16:09] If you hover over an LAUNCHER application and Right click you'll see a list of options. [16:10] Quicklists are app specific to unity, so not all programes will have them [16:10] They provide an fast and easy way to access an option which that specific programe does. [16:10] So you don't have to first start it up and then choose x option. [16:10] For example: I right click on Chromium as my browser and get options such as 'Open a New Window' and 'Open a New Window in incognito mode' [16:10] For files, you get your folder shortcuts. [16:11] Unity is all about speed [16:11] Any questions so far? [16:11] so these are the 3 main ways to interact with the Launcher [16:12] If everyone's good lets move to UNITY DASH [16:12] On top of LAUNCHER you'll see an Ubuntu logo button. [16:12] This is the button to open the DASH [16:13] Its the same as pushing Super key [16:13] The DASH is central to Unity [16:13] The DASH is comprised of LENS and SCOPES, and does SEARCHES [16:14] Together they empower you in searching either through your computer or the broader internet [16:15] kartman882451, All icons appear in the launcher and are the same for all 4 screens [16:15] FIRST: LENS [16:15] At the bottom you'll see icons, each symbolise a lens. [16:15] By default there are Home, Applications, Files, Gwibber, Photos, Music and Videos [16:16] Gwibber is the social networks lens that collates FB and Twitter and other IM services [16:16] Use “Control + Tab” as the shortcut to switch between lens [16:16] Each lens searches within it's specific area. [16:16] Homes searches through everything. [16:17] You can search for more Lens and Scopes in the Ubuntu Software Centre (USC), make sure you select “Show Technical items” at the bottom. [16:17] Or you can see other lens and scopes for download as Launchpad PPA's https://launchpad.net/~atareao/+archive/lenses [16:17] Just remember they are PPA's so they haven't been verified like USC apps have. [16:17] any questions so far? [16:18] Lets get to SCOPES [16:18] Except for Home, each LENS has “Filter results” at the top right [16:18] quick take a look [16:18] After selecting it you'll get each LENS' specific options [16:18] These are called SCOPES, and they narrow your search with specific parameters [16:19] Scopes also appear in throughout a LENS automatically. [16:19] For example, there's a UTILITIES SCOPE in the HOME LENS. [16:19] Type 2+4 and the answer will appear in the calculator [16:19] but within the lens [16:19] Also type in your city and the weather should appear [16:19] These are useful SCOPES built into the LENS to get info faster. [16:20] Okay so lets actually launch options from the DASH [16:20] Now each option in each lens has can be selected. [16:20] By left-clicking you launch the file/app [16:20] By right-clicking you access the new Quantal feature called previews [16:21] Right-clicking previews the file/app in the DASH and provides a little more information specific to the file [16:21] For Files, info will be size and format. Options available will be “Show in Folder', 'Email' or 'Open' [16:21] For Apps, info will be Ubuntu Software Centre's (USC) community grading, and further info. Option will be to 'launch' or 'uninstall' [16:21] You can move left or right through preview mode by right/left clicking. [16:22] In the Music Lens you can preview a song by also playing it in the DASH. Although this has been very buggy and hasn't worked for me yet. [16:22] Lastly, the DASH does INTUITIVE SEARCHES [16:22] For instance if you search for an app in the app lens and you connected to the internet: [16:22] it will show you installed apps similar to the name as well as options to download and installed from USC [16:23] If you in Video then Youtube will also be searched as a scope [16:23] In both you can select only local files or include options such as Youtube and USC [16:24] Software centre of course being for the Applications Lens [16:24] There's also an Amazon scope which searches for Amazon products in your Home Lens. When clicking it will take you to the Amazon site for that product. [16:24] If you purchase it then Ubuntu gets a % of the sale. [16:24] Okay any questions so far? [16:25] kartman882451 asked: i have ubuntu 12.10 but can't find the utility scope in the home lense [16:25] kartman882451, so you can't actually "click" on some scopes like you can the obvious filters on the right [16:26] Its meant to be intuitive, so do a sum like 2+2 and you'll see the calculator scope appear with the answer [16:26] same for weather in cities. Pick a city say Lima New York and the weather scope appears [16:27] LENS, SCOPES and INTUITIVE SEARCHES are fundamentally what Unity is meant for- [16:27] To bring your computing world as close as possible to your fingerprints. [16:27] There are 3 interesting points to consider with the DASH (that I got from David Calle), as opposed to say a Google search [16:27] - You don’t need everything all the time. A search engine already specialized in what you need at the moment you are using it is much more efficient [16:27] - You don’t transmit everything you do and want to Google anymore. Specialized search engines allow you to pass to the web service only what it should be concerned about, only when you want it [16:27] - It’s modular and you can install and uninstall each search engine. [16:28] You can check out the Hundred Scopes project which is aiming at creating hundreds ;-D of scopes https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/desktop-p-100scopes [16:28] What lens and scopes do is lessen the burden of having to file or even know where things are stored. For instance it doesn't matter if a file you looking for is on your drive or Google Doc's or Ubuntu 1, the File lens will find it [16:28] Any Questions? [16:29] Lets quickly cover the UNITY NOTIFICATIONS PANEL [16:29] When you play a song then it will appear in a bubble at the top right of the screen. [16:29] This is the Notification Panel and this is how you will be able to monitor exactly whats going on currently with your desktop session [16:29] Notifications include but are not limited to FB and Twitter notices that Gwibber receives, Volume control, Screen brightness, Wireless connections and Ubuntu One updates. [16:30] They don't appear for long, just as brief notifications [16:30] They also disappear if you move your mouse over it. [16:30] Its very useful to watch your Twitter and FB updates role by- remember once they come onto your system you get the notification [16:31] Then you can access them from the Gwibber lens [16:31] Lets get to the UNITY PANEL and the HUD [16:31] take a look at this quickly http://www.muktware.com/sites/default/files/images/applications/Unity-2.jpg [16:31] The UNITY PANEL is the bar at the top of the screen [16:32] On the right is the INDICATORS panel. [16:32] This is where current system and app info can be found [16:32] Such as date and time, network communication, volume control, contacts such as FB, Twitter and email. [16:32] The most right button provides system info and of course the shut down button [16:32] On the left is the UNITY PANEL. [16:33] This is where menus specific to the current open programe appear. [16:33] For instance with my IRC client open as I type there is nothing on top-but the title of the programe "Xchat" [16:33] However when I move my mouse to the top then MENU OPTIONS appear. [16:34] This changes for every programe that appears in focus, so be sure if you have many windows open that you select the correct one before trying to find Menu options [16:34] This is part of making Ubuntu intuitive, things appear when they needed, not before hand and so we don't have a cluttered workspace. [16:34] The HUD fits on top of the menus [16:35] In Ubuntu 12.4 Precise the HUD was introduced meaning Heads Up Display [16:35] It is meant to allow you to search for menu options [16:36] Push the Alt key and a drop down menu appears with “Type your command” [16:36] For instance when you type a word document and you need to save you can either move your mouse to the top, select “File” and then “Save As” [16:36] or you can select Alt and then type “Save As” [16:36] By the time you get to the 'a', several options will have appeared, some of which will be “Save As” [16:37] You can also search for "as" and the save options will appear [16:37] This is a unique feature to Ubuntu and is truly revolutionarising Ubuntu as a computing interface. [16:37] One thing to note on HUD, is that it searches all menus [16:38] It doens't limit itself to the menus of the specific file or program open at the moment [16:38] Any questions? [16:39] The HUD is very useful in programes such as GIMP which has countless options. Also LibreOffice. [16:39] Trying to find that one particular menu option to say insert, cut etc etc is made easier by knowing what you want to do and searching for it [16:41] Lastly what I want to summarise SHORTCUTS [16:41] Remember to hold the SUPER key and the Ubuntu shortcut menu will appear [16:41] Take a few minutes every day to memorise a section and make use of it [16:42] You'll notice you move around your Ubuntu laptop a whole lot faster and when trying other Operating Systems it will be like moving back in time [16:42] Lets cover some shortcuts [16:43] When holding the Super, the shortcuts menu appears, but look at the LAUNCHER [16:43] You'll notice numbers on the first 9 apps [16:43] You can launch any file/app by selecting "Super+Number" [16:44] So your favourites are really two buttons away [16:45] Super + S brings you to the Workspace Switcher [16:45] Which is that 4 square block on top of trash [16:46] Your 4 workspaces appear and you can move programes from one window to the next [16:46] Within a window use Alt + Tab to move between programes [16:47] When you have several programes of the same type open but want to preview them [16:47] Use Alt+~ (button on top of Tab) [16:48] Another way to see all current programes open in a particular window is Super+W [16:48] You can then maximise, minimise and close windows as you see fit but without actually entering any [16:49] Also note you can max/min the DASH === zz_jackyalcine is now known as jackyalcine [16:50] So I would like to leave time for questions if there are any? === jackyalcine is now known as Jacky_ [16:50] There are 10 minutes remaining in the current session. [16:50] Together the HUD, LAUNCHER, DASH, LENS and SCOPES make up the Ayatana Unity Project [16:50] or Unity for short [16:52] on a side note you can see there's a definite vision behind Unity [16:52] When you preview the TV, Tablets and Phones after working with the Desktop you can see how they all just "make sense" [16:54] Okay no questions it seems (either really good or really bad), but first try Ubuntu Unity before judging from this class [16:55] There are 5 minutes remaining in the current session. === Jacky_ is now known as zz_Jacky_ [16:58] Thanks guys for everything, hope you enjoyed and also thanks to the organises pleia2 and JoseeAntonioR === zz_Jacky_ is now known as jackyalcine === jackyalcine is now known as Jacky_ === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || Event: Ubuntu User Days - Current Session: Introduction to Firefox - Instructors: JoseeAntonioR - Slides: http://is.gd/WfypnK [17:01] Slides for Introduction to Firefox: http://people.ubuntu.com/~joseeantonior/Slides/Firefox.pdf [17:01] Logs for this session will be available at http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2013/02/09/%23ubuntu-classroom.html following the conclusion of the session. [17:01] hey, guys! welcome again to the User Days [17:01] for those who already know me, and those who don't, I'm José Antonio Rey (but just call me Jose), and I'm a random member from Lima, Peru :) [17:02] I have done some slides for you today, so if you could grab them it'd be great, they're at http://people.ubuntu.com/~joseeantonior/Slides/Firefox.pdf [17:03] I'll wait a couple minutes for you to grab them, and we're good to go [17:04] [slide 1] [17:04] so, today I'll be giving you an introduction to Firefox [17:04] [slide 2[ [17:04] oops [17:04] [slide 2] [17:04] I'll cover some basics on it, and give you some tips to have a great browsing experience [17:05] so, let's start! [17:05] [slide 3] [17:05] what is Firefox? [17:05] Firefox is a web browser that comes attached, or integrated with Ubuntu [17:06] you can find it in the Unity Launcher [17:06] and it's developed and distributed by Mozilla [17:06] [slide 4] [17:07] the main use of Firefox is, as many of you may know, browsing the web [17:07] so, in Firefox you can do *lots* of things, such as bookmarking your favorite webpages, watch videos, download music, documents, and files in general [17:08] [slide 5] [17:08] so now, we'll get through a couple how-tos [17:09] obviously, to do all of this you need to have an Internet connection (in case you're reading this offline) [17:09] first of all, how to download files [17:10] once you want to download a file, you can click on the link, and a new window will pop-up [17:10] from there, you can choose between opening it with a certain program or application, or saving it to a certain folder [17:12] once you choose, that little window will disappear and another one will open [17:12] that's the downloads window! [17:12] in there you will be able to see your current downloads, as well as their progress, and any past downloads [17:13] you can close the window at any given time, and you can re-open it by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Y [17:13] so, if you haven't downloaded the slides as you didn't know how, there you go! [17:14] [slide 6] [17:14] now, you may be wondering how to check your history [17:15] that's easy! just press Ctrl+H and a sidebar will appear, sorting your history in folders by date, and then by name inside [17:15] [slide 7] [17:16] now, in these Firefox versions (the latest), you are able to navigate in tabs [17:16] it's like having several windows in just one [17:17] tabs will appear above the upper part, just below the address bar [17:19] [slide 8] [17:19] now, how to set your homepage [17:20] first of all, you need to choose your homepage (I highly recommend ubuntu.com!) [17:20] once you have chose it, just go to Edit>Preferences, and type the address on the bar [17:21] if there's no bar, make sure you are on the first tab [17:22] [slide 10] [17:23] how to block pop-ups [17:23] this will block webpage pop-ups, not firefox pop-ups (like the downloads window and so on) [17:24] it is active by default, but if for any reason you want to disable it, just go to Edit>Preferences>Content, and remove the check on the right checkbox [17:25] [slide 11] [17:25] how to create bookmarks is easy [17:26] you can do it at any time by just pressing Ctrl+D [17:26] you can also click the star on the address bar [17:26] and if you want to check your bookmarks, just press Ctrl+B [17:29] now, we get to the personalization part! [17:29] [slide 12] [17:29] Persona is an extension or add-on that you can use to change the appearance of your Firefox windows [17:30] you can discover more about Persona by going to http://www.getpersonas.com [17:30] if you have downloaded the slides, it shows a link that was shortened and works no more, but I have already updated them :) [17:32] now, time to get through a cheatsheet of Firefox shortcuts! [17:32] [slide 13] [17:32] Ctrl+N will open a new window [17:33] let me clarify, it will not open a new tab, but a new window [17:33] Ctrl+T is the one that opens a new tab in the same window [17:36] if you close a tab accidentally, or just want to get one back, you can press Ctrl+Shift+T, and you'll open the last closed tab [17:36] Ctrl+O opens a file in your PC [17:37] Ctrl+W is a quick way to get a tab closed [17:37] Ctrl+R will refresh your current *tab* [17:37] with Ctrl+H you'll be able to check your history [17:37] Ctrl+Shift+Y will open the downloads window to check progress and past downloads [17:38]