1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L 1M5
604-879-GEEK (4335)
OPEN - Tues. ~ Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm
CLOSED - Sun. Mon.
Events
Saturday December 1, 2007
Start: 18:30
End: 21:00
Come one, come all to the DIY Homebrew Event of the Season:
FreeTheNet (with help from FreeGeek Vancouver) presents...
Wireless Router Hack Night
Time: 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM (Space cleaned up by 9:30 so we can all go to any after-parties)
Date: December 1, 2007
Location: FREE GEEK VANCOUVER
117 East 2nd Avenue (between Main & Quebec)
Vancouver, BC
So, if you have an item that is on the Table of Hardware with the status of Supported, Untested, WiP or Kamikaze, please take it down and we'll take a look at it. We're also looking for 3.3V TTL to RS232 or 3.3V TTL to USB converters so we can get Serial Ports on certain devices (such as Fon Routers), so if you have some you wish to lend, or know of a good source for them, please let me know ASAP.
Recommended Hardware:
* Meraki Mini (if you have any spares)
* FON (Units that haven't been on the Internet yet are preferred)
* Netgear WGT634U
* Linksys WRT54G (v1-v4), WRT54GL
OpenWRT Table of Hardware
If you have any questions, please e-mail Joe at bowserj AT uselessdegree.net prior to Dec. 1.
FreeTheNet (with help from FreeGeek Vancouver) presents...
Wireless Router Hack Night
Time: 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM (Space cleaned up by 9:30 so we can all go to any after-parties)
Date: December 1, 2007
Location: FREE GEEK VANCOUVER
117 East 2nd Avenue (between Main & Quebec)
Vancouver, BC
This is for people who want to learn more about how to hack Embedded Linux hardware. All are welcome, even if you have never flashed a router before, and even if you don't own a router that can be flashed. Please feel free to come on down and watch as we flash routers, void warranties and get Linux running on routers.
So, if you have an item that is on the Table of Hardware with the status of Supported, Untested, WiP or Kamikaze, please take it down and we'll take a look at it. We're also looking for 3.3V TTL to RS232 or 3.3V TTL to USB converters so we can get Serial Ports on certain devices (such as Fon Routers), so if you have some you wish to lend, or know of a good source for them, please let me know ASAP.
Recommended Hardware:
* Meraki Mini (if you have any spares)
* FON (Units that haven't been on the Internet yet are preferred)
* Netgear WGT634U
* Linksys WRT54G (v1-v4), WRT54GL
OpenWRT Table of Hardware
If you have any questions, please e-mail Joe at bowserj AT uselessdegree.net prior to Dec. 1.
Friday December 7, 2007
Start: 00:00
Gastown Tech Businesses Team Up for Free Geek Hardware Drive
The heroic Jordan writes:
"The Gastown tech community is organizing a 'Free Geek' Hardware Drive. On Friday, Dec 7th, participating Gastown tech business will donate their old, unneeded hardware to Free Geek, a non-profit that 'helps the needy get nerdy.'
"There's still time to be added to the list of participating businesses, and have your donations picked up next Friday. To participate, send an email to: Jordan[at]strutta.com and you will be added to the pick-up route. Then just bring your hardware for donation on Friday the 7th, and the truck will make its rounds, stopping eventually at Vancouver’s Free Geek headquarters at 117 E. 2nd Ave.
"Clear your life of your unused hardware, and help a very worthy non-profit in the process! All donated items are sorted for usefulness and if necessary, either refurbished or recycled in their volunteer program. Useful refurbished items are donated to deserving volunteers and non-profit organizations."
MORE INFO & UPDATES ON THE STRUTTA BLOG
MORE INFO ON WHAT HARDWARE FREE GEEK ACCEPTS
Thanks for thinking of us!!!
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Start: 19:00
End: 21:30
Free Geek offers workshops to folks wanting to learn more about computers and software. All skill levels are welcome, including absolute beginners! We strive to provide a supportive, empowering learning environment...ultimately, we're trying to 'geekify' the masses, one Wednesday at a time!
This month's topic: Open (General Clinic): Join us for a night of skill-sharing, problem-solving and education.
All are welcome! Beginners ok! Fully accessible. Skilled volunteers welcome! Free or by donation.
Please note: we address free & open source software/hardware issues only.
Want to try free & open source software? Find out how to install Linux on your computer? Or have a more complex question...?
Linux Clinics are where we assist folks who have Linux issues, or who are just plain curious. If you want to see what Linux is all about, or try the Ubuntu operating system, you're welcome to drop by!
If you are already running a distribution of Linux, you might consider bringing your box down, so we can work together to solve your difficulties. Please drop us a line if you can, outlining your issues. info [at] freegeekvancouver.org
Free and open source software offers community-oriented, nutritious and delicious alternatives. Join us for Windowsless Wednesdays & learn how to set your computer free!
Check back here for updates, or join our announcement mailing list to stay posted about upcoming events!
Sunday December 23, 2007
Start: 12:22
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Monday December 24, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Tuesday December 25, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Wednesday December 26, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Thursday December 27, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Start: 00:00
End: 19:00
Our new space is bigger, warmer, and located 3 blocks NE of Commercial and Hastings, at 1820 Pandora.
Official moving day is Thurs. Dec. 27, and we are busy packing from now to Dec 22. Yes, we can use your help during this time! If you're not crazy about lifting stuff, you might help directing folks, sorting stuff, sweeping, doing errands etc. We have a 5-ton truck already, but an extra vehicle or so would be nice for moving people.
If you'd like to help over the next week, give us a call during operating hours or email ifny [at] freegeekvancouver [d0t] org. Please let us know when you're available to help and how to contact you. We'll be open again on Jan. 3, and could use extra hands getting everything sorted away in the new place too.
We look forward to seeing everyone in our new diggs in the New Year!
Friday December 28, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Saturday December 29, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Start: 19:00
End: 23:59
So many folks have put in amazing effort and time at Free Geek over the past year. Once we finish moving, we'll have an empty warehouse, so let's fill it with friends, chairs + music and relaaax!
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::: FREE GEEK BREAD & LIBERTY HOLIDAY SOIREE :::
DATE: Sat. Dec. 29TIME: 7pm onwards
PLACE: Old Free Geek, 117 East 2nd Ave (between Main & Quebec)
COST: Free, as in bread! (Donations if you must)
WORTHY OF NOTE:
MUSIC --> Our house band the Creaking Planks will be playing live accordion greats
and hits of empires gone by!
BREAD --> Locally-baked free bread for all comers! You can bring sides to
share if you like, e.g. jam, artichoke dip, olives, juice, chips, peanut butter, cheese, honey...
PEOPLE --> This party is for friends of Free Geek; volunteers, their kids, dates,
friends and families; our current neighbours & new neighbours; friends of our friends' friends...oi...
TIES --> In traditional Japanese bonenkai style, you may wish to adorn your head with a tie.
Check back here for more details as they become available.
Questions? Want to help with setup
or door? Email ifny[at]freegeekvancouver[d0t]org
Sunday December 30, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
Monday December 31, 2007
(all day)
Start: Dec 23 2007 - 12:22
End: Jan 2 2008 - 23:59
Free Geek will be closed from Sunday December 23 to Thursday January 3rd, 2008.
After the New Year, our location at 117 E. 2nd Ave will no longer be open. Come visit us in our big new space! Map of 1820 Pandora
