X Windows Training Project Edinburgh University (2) Bob McGonigle The primary objectives of the project are: - To provide a modular training package to a high professional standard, for users, installers and managers of a range of X-Windows environments, including tailoring such environments for particular local needs. - To provide a training package on programming with Motif - To provide a variety of professional-quality training materials for self-teaching, assisted learning, and presentations. The materials will consist of: conventional workbooks; lecture notes and corresponding overhead projector slides. - To train computing centre and other staff in the application of the course materials. The following subject areas will be specifically covered: - an overview of X covering principles, philosophy and operation for: users, managers, system administrators; - the use of standard windowing systems: Openlook, Motif, and X11 plus public domain managers like twm; and tailoring the above to meet specific needs. - the structure and principles of Motif, and programming to a level of competency where straightforward tasks can be done. Verification will be done through: - formal assessment by an external referee appointed by the IUSC workstation working party; - holding workshops of interested parties, where trial courses will be given and formal evaluation of their content and effectiveness made; This is an 18 months project based in the Computing Service, The University of Edinburgh. Further information can be obtained from: The Project Manager, X Windows Training Project, Bob McGonigle, 031 650 4985, email: Bob_McGonigle@ed _______________________________________________________________________ | | | In general the copyright for material on the NISS Bulletin Board | | is held by the CHEST & NISS Centre (University of Bath) or by the | | authors. | | | | Copying or reproduction of the material is permitted provided that | | | | (a) the source is acknowledged | | and (b) the material is not used for commercial gain. | | | | However, material must not be made available outside the academic | | community without prior consent. | |_______________________________________________________________________|