Sorry for not being able to participate in the discussions all these days. While I have no more to add, I do have some suggestions regarding some points which must be covered.
1. Most crucial aspect of GNU/Linux installation is partitioning, provided we assume that the installation is for a dual boot PC. The rest of the things at the time of installation doesn't need much instruction, particularly because we are doing this for vendors. If a person can manage partitioning, he/she can install any distro. 2. We may start with a fast Knoppix installation on a PC, covering only partitioning at length. 3. Followed by this, we should cover how to remove unwanted applications, and add other applications. (It is better to send at least one set of WOODY/SID/SARGE CDs to each station.) 4. Then troubleshooting for specific undetected hardware etc. 5. RPM and DEB package management 6. Introduction to popular widely used applications 7. Basic system administration. I suggest the installation howto that is available with Debian CD is well written, and is educative. This could form one of the handouts for the participants. May be all the speakers and others coordianting should meet around 15th (though not on that day) to make sure that everything is ready for the workshop. One of the howto regarding partitioning can also be given to the participants. One of my colleagues (Shashank) sent a howto to the GLUG recently regarding the KNOPPIX installation process. This may be edited and printed for the participatns. Nagarjuna -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
