Fundamentals of Linux - A power users introduction: PART ONE OF A THREE PART SERIES

WHEN: Wed. Oct. 22 6:30-8:30pm

WHERE: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)

*no registration required*

This series of lectures is intended for the technically interested newcomer to Linux who is interested in better understanding his/her system.  Topics to be discussed include the concepts of Unix, device naming, file systems, system file structure, runlevels, the boot process, privilege separation, shells & scripting, package management and networking.  

Through these lectures you will better understand your Linux operating system and basic system administration.  These lectures will be based entirely at the console, no graphical shells will be used (goodbye desktop!).  Each lecture will include a Q&A section as the participants desire.

Although we will use Ubuntu as the system to be discussed, the subject matter will apply to any Linux distribution.

NOTE: This workshop will be presentation-style, so registration is *not* required for this workshop. You may wish to bring a laptop, or a pen/paper.

We'll have a Geek booth in the Media Democracy Fair during Media Democracy Day 2008. Come and say hello to live geeks if you're in the neighbourhood!

• When: Sat. Oct. 25th, noon - 6pm 
  
• Where: Vancouver Public Library (central branch at Robson & Homer) [MAP]

All panels and workshops at the conference are free! [CLICK HERE] for the full schedule. Details about the afterparty are there as well!

Free Your Computer, Free Yourself -

Practical steps to getting on the road to liberation with free software

• When: Sat. Oct. 25th, 1:45-3:00pm 
  
• Where: Pete Room, Vancouver Public Library (central branch at Robson & Homer) [MAP]
• This workshop is free! No preregistration required, though seating is limited.
  

***[CLICK HERE FOR MAP]***

Get more mileage out of your Halloween costume: 

Saturday November 1

Ubuntu 8.10 Release Costume Party

304 Victoria Drive (at Franklin), Doors at 7:30pm

Come celebrate the new release of the latest version of Ubuntu, 'INTREPID IBEX"

Cost: FREE; pizza is by donation 

ACTIVITIES:

• Ubuntu 8.10 installs and upgrades
• Demo machines to get a taste of Intrepid Ibix
• Copy machine to burn your own cds of the new release
• Costume contest: Geekiest costume/s will receive pizza gift certificate!!
• Bring snacks to share if you like
• Pizza provided (vegan, veggie and carnivore delight); please bring a cash donation to help cover your slice!

Free Geek Monthly Meeting
6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION: Free Geek Community Technology Centre

1820 Pandora St. (3 blocks NE of Commercial & Hastings); come to the back door please.

NOTE: This meeting is  normally the 2nd Tues of the month; due to the Nov. 11 statutory holiday, we have moved the meeting to Nov. 4th. 

All welcome! Please note: Our new space is not wheelchair accessible yet. We appreciate your patience. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns at 604-879-4335.

Join us as we make decisions and discuss issues relevant to a community non-profit dedicated to computer recycling, education, empowerment and free & open source software. Open to the curious, the beginner and the programmer. Folks with no computer experience welcome!

Feel free to check out more info about our meeting procedures [HERE]

 The first Wednesday of every month is...

WINDOWSLESS WEDNESDAY!!

 Join us for a DROP IN night of skill-sharing, problem-solving & education

7:00-9:30pm at Free Geek (back door)

• Getting help: all are welcome, beginners and up
  
• Helping others: we always need helpers with skills, please consider dropping by to help others
  
• Free or by donation. 
• Note: we help with free & open source software/hardware issues only.

Want to try free & open source software? Find out how to install GNU/Linux on your computer? Or have a more complex question...? These evenings are first come, first serve. Drop in & write your name/question on the whiteboard; someone will come find you and lend a hand.

Linux Clinics are where we assist folks who have GNU/Linux issues, hardware problems, or who are just plain curious. If you want to see what free and open source is all about, or try the Ubuntu operating system, you're welcome to drop by!

If you are already running a distribution of GNU/Linux, you might consider bringing your box down, so we can work together to solve your difficulties.

**CAN YOU HELP? We're always in need of extra helpers with skills and patience! Particular areas in demand: GNU/Linux & wireless, Ubuntu installs, hardware issues. Feel free to drop by and let us know you're here to help.

Check back here for updates, or join our announcement mailing list to stay posted about upcoming events!

Please note: Entry via back door. Indoor bike parking. Unfortunately our new location is not wheelchair accessible yet. We appreciate your patience while we work to change this; call us with concerns: 604-879-4335.

Fundamentals of Linux - A power users introduction: PART TWO OF A THREE PART SERIES

WHEN: Wed. Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30pm

WHERE: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)

*no registration required*

This series of lectures is intended for the technically interested newcomer to Linux who is interested in better understanding his/her system.  Topics to be discussed include the concepts of Unix, device naming, file systems, system file structure, runlevels, the boot process, privilege separation, shells & scripting, package management and networking.  

Through these lectures you will better understand your Linux operating system and basic system administration.  These lectures will be based entirely at the console, no graphical shells will be used (goodbye desktop!).  Each lecture will include a Q&A section as the participants desire.

Although we will use Ubuntu as the system to be discussed, the subject matter will apply to any Linux distribution.

NOTE: This workshop will be presentation-style, so registration is *not* required for this workshop. You may wish to bring a laptop, or a pen/paper.

Ubuntu Vancouver Monthly Meeting - everyone welcome!

Day: Thursday, Nov. 13th, 2008

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora Street. Please enter by the back door, off the alley.

Join the conversation:

Ubuntu Vancouver Wiki (where you can also join the local Ubuntu Vancouver mailing list)

Get on the Ubuntu Canada mailing list

Curious? Or just starting out, and need a boost? Come and get a friendly introduction to Ubuntu, a free and open source operating system. You'll learn what you can do with it, what its advantages are, and why its name means 'humanity to others.'

This workshop is for folks who have not had any prior experience with Ubuntu Linux, or who are just starting out...or who just need a bit of extra attention.

***Space is limited, so please preregister by sending an email to:

info AT freegeekvancouver D0T org

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This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.