Learn Linux for free this summer through EdX and Harvard U.

Just got this in email, looks interesting.

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JockVSJock

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So much for the "free" class.

danny069

So does this mean I can put I went to Harvard and MIT on my resume?

j.petrov

Really appreciate the link. Just signed up.

Bryzey

Signed up. I already have linux+ but I'd like to see what Linux foundation training is like.

They have system administrators training so if the quality of the intro Course is good I will think about buying that training next year.

Thanks. Good find.

JustFred

Signed up as well. Wish the certificate was a bit cheaper though. 250 is too much for a lot of people.

Bryzey

It's free of you don't do the verify thing.

No need to pay the 250, it's not as if the cert will hold weight anywhere. Just do the course for what it is, an intro to Linux.

Cable_guy

I didnt see where I can just "register" for the class, but instead I can either pay the $250 or "Audit" the class which I assume is what everyone else is doing. (Audit: Take the full class as anyone else would, but you dont get credit) So yeah, this class is not "free" but you can audit the class for free which is a little different... but I still signed up and want to take it!

cyberguypr

Hmm... You can take the class, get access to quizzes, tests, as well as the online forum for no cost. Sounds free to me. If I had to guess I would say most people will not go for the certificate.

psheehan5

I signed up to edit the course at no cost. Not sure it's worth $250 for a certificate.

muneebkalathil

small fee ... 250$ ...

Is it really small ? :P

demonfurbie

i wonder if you can pay after the class... ya know take the class and determine if its worth having as a cert

muneebkalathil

@demonfurbie

I think , u cant pay after the class. there is a time limit. ..

krrishone

Signed up. Thanks.

Cert Poor

Cable_guy wrote: »

I didnt see where I can just "register" for the class, but instead I can either pay the $250 or "Audit" the class which I assume is what everyone else is doing. (Audit: Take the full class as anyone else would, but you dont get credit) So yeah, this class is not "free" but you can audit the class for free which is a little different... but I still signed up and want to take it!

Did they get rid of the Honor Code certificate option?

Last week the options were:

1) Audit (free)
2) Honor Code certificate of completion (free)

Then they added:

3) ID verified certificate of completion ($250)

If they got rid of the free Honor Code option, that's not very nice.

shawn2330

I cant wait until i can understand this stuff

Asif Dasl

So are we all ready to start this course on August 1st?

I'm looking forward to it, I must say...

jaywalker

I am! I just got a new beast of laptop and will be operating Mint (in a VM) for this course.

Cant wait

dsgm

Yea i signed up for this couple months now, cant wait for it to start been wanting to learn some linux

Asif Dasl

jaywalker wrote: »

I am! I just got a new beast of laptop and will be operating Mint (in a VM) for this course.

Cant wait

Good stuff, any reason why you chose Mint over CentOS or something else? I had a look at the list they provided and CentOS was the one to stand out to me, but Mint was listed too. I guess I can download a couple of them and play around with them during the course anyways but just interested why you chose Mint...

Koval88

wow that is awesome. Thanks mate! Ill sign up

jaywalker

Asif Dasl wrote: »

Good stuff, any reason why you chose Mint over CentOS or something else? I had a look at the list they provided and CentOS was the one to stand out to me, but Mint was listed too. I guess I can download a couple of them and play around with them during the course anyways but just interested why you chose Mint...

I've used CentOS while working at a web host out in Phoenix, Arizona so I wanted to try something new. I figured I'd take advantage of beginners mind and learn about Mint as well. I've been wanting to try it for a while cause I've heard many great things. However Kali steals the show every single time

tpatt100

Oh dang I saw the "upgrade to verified" and seen the minimum was 250 dollars.

jaywalker

Class is now in session!

Asif Dasl

Yeah, just got the email too... not in any rush to finish it but it's good to finally get started on it

jofas88

Just what I needed, thanks for the post!

cruwl

Just found this, I've really been wanting to get some training on linux so this is awesome. I just signed up for the course Audit option and I'm in to the first section. Took all of 5 minutes

jaywalker

Just a heads up for anyone who doesn't know yet: This course suggested using distros such as Mint but they emphasize highly on CentOS, Ubuntu and OpenSUSE. With that in mind, I've gone with openSUSE (GNOME) for this course

LauraMalave

Thanks for sharing. I've signed up as well.

DoubleNNs

Set up Mint as my main OS about a week ago. Might set up a CentOS VM when I start w/ this class over the weekend.
Thanks for the heads up!

DoubleNNs

I've been making head-way in this course in the last few days. However, I'm curious of a general consensus of other TE members who signed up for this course:
Is this material a little too basic? I have very little Linux background, but for some reason I feel like my time and effort would be better spent on other Linux material. However, since I'm only on chapter 6 of 18 I can't know for sure whether it gets more engaging later on. Do you others who have taken (or are taking) this class vote skip or stay?