Although CA165 is a programming course, this first lab is not about programming, it is about Linux - an Operating System. During the lab you will learn:
Linux is a standard operating system and comes with many programs that are similar to those you might be used to from windows. You should experiment so that you are familiar and productive in Linux.
Use Firefox to browse the web.
Use Thunderbird for your email.
Experiment with the menu system on Linux and understand the general setup of the computer.
Browse the course web pages.
Note: you should bring your head/ear phones to the labs as we have some audio tutorials.