LAMP classes at NHTI

[Ted Roche]

FYI, several of our members will be teaching classes in Linux,  
Apache, MySQL, PHP, PostgreSQL and Python at the Center for Training  
and Business Development at the New Hampshire Technical Institute in  
Concord. We've done this a couple of times now and the students have  
really enjoyed it. Please contact NHTI per the press release below if  
you're interested or might want to send someone from your organizations.

I'd also like to hear from anyone else who's teaching LAMP here in  
New Hampshire so that we might be able to cross-promote and swap ideas.

Ted Roche
Ted Roche & Associates, LLC
http://www.tedroche.com


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Center for Training and Business Development Offers Training in LAMP:  
Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP


CONCORD, NH –  February 15, 2006 -- The Center for Training and  
Business Development (CTBD) announces the scheduling of their spring  
semester of courses on LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP.

LAMP is part of the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement  
rapidly gaining prominence in the commercial, government, educational  
and non-profit industries after many years as the backbone of the  
Internet. LAMP products come with “source code” allowing skilled  
programmers to modify them to their needs. In addition, most FOSS  
software can be freely distributed, without onerous licensing  
restrictions or costs.

CTBD is offering evening courses over a semester to familiarize  
students with the technical aspects of FOSS. While the primary focus  
is on the hands-on development of an interactive and database-driven  
website, students gain familiarity with many aspects of running LAMP  
systems, including desktop Linux use, basic system administration  
skills, the principles of design of Linux systems, basic system  
troubleshooting and problem resolution. The series is intended as an  
excellent first introduction to Linux and the power it can provide.

The target audience is computer-savvy technical personnel; however,  
no previous experience with Linux is required.

Individual classes on the different aspects of LAMP will be offered.  
A certificate is issued for completion of the four core classes, a  
bundle offered at a discount over single courses. Additional courses  
on Python and PostgreSQL will be offered if there is sufficient  
interest. Assistance with tuition is available from the Department of  
Employment Security for qualifying individuals. Sign-ups for the new  
semester will be available starting {DATE} and classroom capacity is  
limited.

For more information, contact: Center for Training and Business  
Development, (603) 271-6663, New Hampshire Technical Institute, 31  
College Drive, Concord, NH http://www.nhti.edu/ctbd

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