Computing Basics: Unix Shell

Broad Institute

April 12, 2024 (TBD)

3 - 4pm EST (TBD)

Instructors: Jean Chang, Amelia Hall, Sophie Webster

Helpers: helper one, helper two

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This is a pilot workshop, testing out a lesson that is still under development. The lesson authors would appreciate any feedback you can give them about the lesson content and suggestions for how it could be further improved.

Where: 75 Ames (Room TBD), Cambridge MA. Get directions with OpenStreetMap or Google Maps.

When: April 12, 2024 (TBD). Add to your Google Calendar.

Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) that they have administrative privileges on. They should have a few specific software packages installed (listed below).

Accessibility: We are committed to making this workshop accessible to everybody. For workshops at a physical location, the workshop organizers have checked that:

Materials will be provided in advance of the workshop and large-print handouts are available if needed by notifying the organizers in advance. If we can help making learning easier for you (e.g. sign-language interpreters, lactation facilities) please get in touch (using contact details below) and we will attempt to provide them.

Contact: Please email jlchang@broadinstitute.org for more information.

Roles: To learn more about the roles at the workshop (who will be doing what), refer to our Workshop FAQ.

Who can attend?: This workshop is intended for designated pilot workshop testers. If you are interested in attending a finalized version of this workshop, contact jlchang@broadinstitute.org for more information

Code of Conduct

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Collaborative Notes

We will use this collaborative document for chatting, taking notes, and sharing URLs and bits of code.

Surveys

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Pre-workshop Survey

Post-workshop Survey

Schedule

This workshop is teaching a lesson in [The Carpentries Incubator](https://carpentries-incubator.org/). Please check [the lesson homepage](https://librarycarpentry.org/lc-shell/instructor/04-loops.html) for a list of lesson sections and estimated timings. `

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` The lesson taught in this workshop is being piloted, content at [the lesson homepage](https://librarycarpentry.org/lc-shell/instructor/04-loops.html). The workshop will include regular breaks. Please [contact the workshop organisers](#contact) if you would like more information about the planned schedule.

Setup

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We maintain a list of common issues that occur during installation as a reference for instructors that may be useful on the Configuration Problems and Solutions wiki page.

Please check the "Setup" page of [the lesson site](https://librarycarpentry.org/lc-shell/instructor/04-loops.html) for instructions to follow to obtain the software and data you will need to follow the lesson.