You might show how easy it is to build an application from source.
Download an application and unzip it, then build from source using three
simple command:
./configure
make
install
Linux's built in gcc compile is already installed and ready to go.
Also, show how easy it is to grab a free binary program off the web
using app_get or yum.
Regards,
LelandJ
Vince Teachout wrote:
> After my orgy of downloading and test driving Live Eval CDs last
> month, I was filled with evangelical zeal, and want to spread the good
> news of Linux. With that in mind, I approached our local library, and
> they are interested in having me do an "Introduction to Linux" class
> (or classes).
>
> <Patient pause for gales of unbelieving laughter to die down>
>
> I know, I know - but that's the point. If *I* can do it, anyone can
> do it!
>
> As part of the class, I want to show off a few things you can do in
> Linux that you can't do (or are difficult to do) in Windows. The
> audience will be people who have never seen Linux, and may not be so
> well versed in Windows, either, so I'm looking for easy to do and
> understand things with a big WOW factor. The more eye candy the better.
>
> So far I have:
> Live Eval CD - show how you can boot into "any" computer, run what you
> want without further setup, and reboot back into original OS
>
> Demo virtual desktops
>
> Demo KDE's Desktop wallpaper - specifically the part where you can
> apply your own shading and effects to the wallpaper.
>
> Possibly demo booting off of a 1GB, 1/2 oz USB keychain flash drive.
> (Is this possible in Windows? I *think* it's not, simply because of
> the proprietary nature of Windows. If someone can confirm or correct
> that, I'd appreciate it.)
>
> Possibly demo multiple users, if the crowd seems to be savvy enough to
> "get it."
>
> Any others? Big on "WOW!" and big on ease? Thanks!
>
>
>
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