Lutus P 2003 Linux Base

Lutus, P. 2003. Linux Base. [Online] (Updated March 2006)

Available: http://www.linuxcbt.com/

Linux Base offers video training software for users to teach themselves Bash scripting with. The idea of video training is extremely useful as there are some learners who are kinaesthetic (learn by movement.) It can be more stimulating by a book and therefore is a good option for those quickly get bored of reading books. It means that the user can use the video at their own pace and therefore learn however it suits them. It is, however, more expensive than books.

This video covers basic to intermediate bash scripting. The basic’s are covered with great detail, and moving diagrams/pictures make it more interesting for the user to look at and easier to memorise. There is a short introduction to Linux and to Bash, all this diagrams and pictures. The video covers simple commands, wildcards, scripts, loops, functions and more. However, no advanced scripts re mentioned – meaning it is more a choice for a total beginner to bash as opposed to someone with previous knowledge of it. The narrator’s voice is full of life and animation, so it is able to keep hold of the user’s attention, therefore making this video as stimulating as a classroom environment.

Video training is not necessarily a well known method for self teaching certain topics, however it is certainly effective as it gives the environment of a classroom and of a teacher, this idea should certainly be appealing to certain learners who need a sense of authority in order to force themselves to learn. The video and sound quality of this resource is definitely high, therefore making learning easier for users.

The website offers a wide variety of videos related to any area of Linux, not just bash. So if users were looking to improve their knowledge upon other areas of Linux then this website is an idea source. Overall, it is a great way of learning for all beginners wishing to learn Bash.

Summary :

Pros
High video/sound quality
Good for beginners~
Stimulating