martes, 19 de marzo de 2013

Monthly Linux Training Newsletter From The People Who Know Linux: March 2013

New Publication: The Growth of Android in Embedded Systems

Android's success was no accident, but was rather the result of a long-term strategy and loads of investment from Google. Originally designed for mobile phone usage, the system has evolved into a variety of new markets, naturally spreading to tablets, set-top boxes, connected TVs, military communication devices, medical devices and soon to be PCs.

Many device manufacturers are now considering a move to Android as a replacement for the embedded Linux distribution, in the same way they did with proprietary systems like VxWorks or QNX in the past. In a recent survey by UBM, 34% of embedded engineers reported that they are considering using Android in 2013.

Read The Publication: "Growth of Android in Embedded Systems"

Blog Post: Windows Embedded Expert Jumps Into Open Source

With the growth of Linux and open source, Sean Liming decided to beef up his Linux knowledge. He attended a Linux Foundation event in 2012 and has taken two Linux Foundation training courses, which he says helped with the development of his new book. We caught up with Sean and asked him a few questions about Linux Foundation events and training and his experience in being exposed to the Linux / open source community.

Read The Blog Post: "Windows Embedded Expert Jumps Into Open Source"

Developer Andi Shyti Shares His Experience With Linux Foundation Training

In this short video, you'll hear Software Developer Andi Shyti share his experience with taking The Linux Foundation's Linux Kernel Internals and Debugging (LF320) course. Shyti talks about what he enjoyed most about the course, his experience with Linux Foundation instructors and why he recommends Linux training from The Linux Foundation.

Watch the Video

Upcoming Linux Training in New York - 10% Discount

In conjunction with The Linux Foundation's End User event in New York this May, we will be offering the following in-person classroom training. You do not have to attend the End User event to take these classes.

Linux Performance Tuning: Crash Course (LF425)
Date: May 13, 2013 · Location: New York, NY
Save 10% with promo code: "MEUS10" (Use by March 25th)

Gain a high level understanding of the standard tuning and monitoring interfaces available in the majority of current Linux distributions. Identify the factors that can lead to performance degradations in your Linux environment. Apply changes to the kernel tuning interface and maximize the hardware utilization and performance of your applications.
Overview of Open Source Compliance End-to-End Process (LF384)
Date: May 13, 2013 · Location: New York, NY
Save 10% with promo code: "MEUS10" (Use by March 25th)

This open source compliance course will help your organization implement an open source compliance program by teaching you the fundamentals of open source development, licensing principles, compliance obligations, and the contributions needed from various functional groups, such as Executive Management, the Law Department, Supply Chain, Technical Documentation and Configuration Management.

Discounts on Upcoming Linux Training Courses

The Linux Foundation recently added new classes to its schedule. View our complete schedule of all upcoming courses.

Introduction to Linux (LF202)
Date: April 22 - 25, 2013 · Location: Online / Virtual
Save 15% with promo code: "MLFN15" (Use by March 25th)

Acquire a practical understanding of how Linux works, quickly get up to speed using the Linux graphical interface and leverage efficiencies by using the command line tools.
Linux Network Management (LF342)
Date: May 6 - 9, 2013 · Location: Online / Virtual
Save 20% with promo code: "MLFN20" (Use by March 25th)

This Linux course will teach you how to design, deploy and maintain a network running under Linux and to administer the network services most commonly found in enterprise environments.
Linux Kernel Internals & Debugging (LF320)
Date: May 13 - 17, 2013 · Location: Online / Virtual
Save 20% with promo code: "MLFN20" (Use by March 25th)

Learn the basic methods the Linux kernel is built upon, grasping the theoretical and practical underpinnings. Get introduced to the important tools that are used for debugging and monitoring the kernel.

About The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is the nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, The Linux Foundation sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and is supported by leading technology companies and developers from around the world. Learn more about The Linux Foundation and our initiatives at www.linuxfoundation.org

Why Train With The Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation has a mandate to train the next generation of Linux developers. We have done this by creating the most comprehensive and advanced Linux training program, and we have made it customizable to suit your needs.

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Corporate Linux Training

Building up your Linux expertise through Linux training can be crucial to your whole organization. Whether you need to train a small or large number of employees in one or more locations, the flexibility of The Linux Foundation's Corporate Linux Training provides an ideal solution to help you accomplish your goal.

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