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Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Dec. 3, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door) -- Last one of the year!

Submitted by ifny on Wed, 2008-11-26 10:19.
Dec 3 2008 - 19:00
Dec 3 2008 - 21:30

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)

No pre-registration required; first-come, first-serve.

 

  • 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.

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Geek booth @ Media Democracy Day, Sat. Oct 25 noon - 6pm. at the Vancouver Public Library

Submitted by ifny on Wed, 2008-10-15 22:04.
Oct 25 2008 - 12:00
Oct 25 2008 - 18:00

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Workshop: Free Your Computer, Free Yourself: Practical steps - Sat. Oct. 25, 1:45-3pm @ Vancouver Public Library

Submitted by ifny on Wed, 2008-10-15 21:52.
Oct 25 2008 - 13:45
Oct 25 2008 - 15:00

 

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.
Social and environmental justice have everything to do with your software choices. Learn how to migrate to sustainable, community-powered software. How can you start kicking old habits while maintaining productivity? Where can you find community support? What program can replace XYZ? What can you start doing right now? Join this informal workshop on software freedom.
 
This workshop, presented by Free Geek, will be part of the Media Democracy Day 2008 conference. All panels and workshops are free! [CLICK HERE] for the full conference schedule Details about the afterparty are there as well!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Nov. 5, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Thu, 2008-10-02 17:00.
Nov 5 2008 - 19:00
Nov 5 2008 - 21:30

 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)

No pre-registration required; first-come, first-serve.

 

  • 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.

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Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Oct. 1, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Thu, 2008-09-04 15:45.
Oct 1 2008 - 19:00
Oct 1 2008 - 21:30

 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)

No pre-registration required; first-come, first-serve.

 

  • 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.

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Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Sept. 3, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Wed, 2008-08-20 16:24.
Sep 3 2008 - 19:00
Sep 3 2008 - 21:30

 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)

No pre-registration required; first-come, first-serve.

 

  • 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.

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