plug the semi-official PLUG prospective topics list, V0.1

The Thought Assassin assassin at sleepless.south.networx.net.au
Sun Jun 7 00:40:21 WST 1998


This is a reposting of my previous suggestions, as-is, please add,
subtract, edit and volunteer as you see fit.

-Greg


	The List 

Intro to Perl programming
How to write Linux device drivers
How to write Linux modules
.deb format overview, and how to create a Debian package
.rpm format overview, and how to create a Redhat package
Clusters, uses, types, how to build one. *
High Availability - Raid, Failovers, Stability enchancing
Squid and "Why the new one is funkier than the old one" :)
The workings of the init scripts of each distribution
Samba - how to share File/Print/Fax with WinBoxen
IPX/Appletalk - Alternative ways of File/Print/Faxing
VNC - Remote control - Tech Support of the future?
Java under Linux - How to run it, how to compile it. Javascript?
Ipfwadm - IP-masquerading/forwarding/Firewalling your LAN
Firewalling in depth - preventing common attacks
Development history of the Linux kernel: 0.0->0.9->1.x->2.0->2.1/2.2->3.x
Cgi - How to use CGI/SSIs with Apache, and Security issues
COAS - Overview, Progress report, How to use
Ham Radio - Overview, How to set it up, Why to set it up
Linux vs. Other OS's - What are we missing, When is it coming?
Wishlist - What are we missing and _how do I fix it_?
Setting up XFree86 / Window Managers (Compare, Configure)
Programming for X11 (Directly or through (e.g.) Tcl/Tk, Gnome, XForms)
Sound support / making music under Linux
Gimp and graphics in general under Linux
Compiling a Kernel & "What does this feature do?"
Mozilla - Compiling it, Running it, the Future
Why Linux (for the outsiders, not the regulars...)
Intro to Linux/Unix **
Intro to TCP/IP
How not to write a TCP/IP stack
Office Suites available under Linux
Platforms (non-Intel:) Porting/Portability
Postscript/Ghostscript
LaTeX aNd FrIeNdS
Gtk/Gnome and/or Qt/KDE





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