2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Leaving Microsoft Windows for Linux*
L. Keith Jordan Overview:
Wishing you could leave Microsoft Windows? Should you? Is it even practical to consider? This course explores practical considerations for deciding whether to move to the free and open source Linux operating system.
Learn how to install Linux on a bootable persistent flash drive for portable evaluation and use without disturbing the existing operating system on your hard drive or SSD. Discover business productivity software applications that are cross-platform or OS agnostic.
In this course we will use Linux Mint and other software for our discussion and demonstrations.
Why you should Attend:
Part 1
- Describe Linux OS
- Discuss factors and options to consider when deciding whether to move to Linux
- Discuss factors to consider when deciding which distro of Linux to choose
- Use FOSS software to install Linux Mint on a bootable, persistent flash drive.
- Discuss networking options
Part 2
- Name cross-platform and OS agnostic business software that runs on Linux and Windows
- Discuss IT support options
Areas Covered in the Session:
Part 1
- What is Linux and who uses it?
- Factors and options to consider when deciding whether to move to Linux
- Linux distros in general and Linux Mint in particular
- Linux installation options and process
Part 2
- Cross-platform and OS agnostic software for business users
- IT support options
Who Will Benefit:
- Practitioners wanting a Business Alternative to Microsoft Windows
Speaker Profile
L. Keith Jordan is a Certified Public Accountant based in Texas. He has been an accountant for roughly 50 years and has been a Controller in both industrial and academic settings. Mr. Jordan began creating CPE courses in his sideline practice about 25 years ago and is a published author of numerous technical and nontechnical CPE courses. Some of these courses involve accounting and productivity software such as QuickBooks; Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft Excel and Access; Google Sheets and Forms; and LibreOffice Calc and Base. Many of these courses teach students how to use code scripting and other techniques to create a dynamic, interactive experience for users. Other courses address ransomware attacks; the Linux operating system; and free and open source software (FOSS). He began working with regulatory and behavioral ethics CPE courses roughly 15 years ago. Since that time, he has been a contributing author or the sole author of CPA ethics courses for over 15 different states along with other ethics topics. More about Mr. Jordan can be found at lkjcpa.com, and on LinkedIn.