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Getting started with Linux: A class for Windows users ONLINE ONLY

Getting started with Linux: A class for Windows users ONLINE ONLY Online

Thinking about switching to Linux or just curious about how it works? This beginner-friendly class is made for people who are used to Windows and want to learn the basics of Linux. Hosted by Curtis Memorial Library in partnership with MECollab. Please register here: Getting started with Linux: A class for Windows users - LibCal - Curtis Memorial Library

Date:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event.
Event URL:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/15060521
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Digital Literacy     Online Only  

In this presentation, you'll learn:

  • What Linux is and why people use it

  • How Linux is different from Windows

  • How to use the Linux desktop: files, folders, and settings

  • How to install and remove programs

  • How to update your system safely

  • How to troubleshoot common issues

  • Tips for finding software and learning more

No experience with Linux is needed—just basic computer knowledge.

Library Contact

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Elsa Rowe

Community Engagement Manager

erowe@scarboroughlibrary.org
207-396-6279