Training for my Computerbank computer
What is the free training Computerbank offers?
Who can attend your free training?
What other training do you provide?
What is the free training Computerbank offers?
In our Saturday afternoon basic training session we show you:
- How to use our Ubuntu/Linux computers. That's the computer you get from us.
- How to create documents, browse the Internet and to access our games.
- How to access the software on the computer.
- Where your documents and files are stored.
- We discuss the major differences between the Linux/operating system and Windows.
- Documents and spreadsheets created on a Computerbank computer can be read and used on a Windows pc.
- How to assemble the computer when you get it home.
- The classes are small between 2 and five people. Each person works on a computer in the training session.
- Trainers are advanced Linux users who have a range of experiences in the field. Training guides will also be provided.
- We do not provide Microsoft Windows software or training.
- Training starts at 1.30 and continues until approximately 4.30.
- Because we only take 5 people in a session you must book with Computerbank to attend a class. You can leave a message on 9600 9161 stating your name and the Saturday you would like to attend training. We will ring you back to confirm the date.
Who can attend your free training?
- Free training is offered in West Melbourne to you if you qualify and obtain a Computerbank computer.
- You have three months from the time you get your computer to come to a free session.
- Because we only take 5 people in a session you must book with Computerbank to attend a class. You can leave a message on 9600 9161 stating your name and the Saturday you would like to attend training. We will ring you back to confirm the date.
- Training starts at 1.30 and continues until approximately 4.30.
What other training do you provide?
We have Show Me How Days. These are run on the third Saturday of each month at 2pm. If you have a Computerbank computer and wish to add a camera, a photocopier or a question about an aspect of your computer. You can bring your item in and we can show you how it works with your computer.
We do not provide advanced Linux software training. Computerbank's main focus is to help low income people get access to their own computer. There are many free open source resources on the Internet to further your Knowledge. You could try these links. Open Source Software and Linux Ubuntu information There are also many open source software user groups where you can meet people and learn more.
