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Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Thurs. Nov. 20th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Thu, 2008-10-30 20:03.
Nov 20 2008 - 18:30
Nov 20 2008 - 20:30

 

 

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Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX
 
WHEN: Thurs. Nov. 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm 
WHERE: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora St. (back door) 


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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Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Wed. Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Mon, 2008-07-28 16:45.
Sep 17 2008 - 18:30
Sep 17 2008 - 20:30

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Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX
      WHEN:  Wednesday Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm
      WHERE:  Free Geek, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)
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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

[More on Ubuntu] 

[Why Use Free Software?]

This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.

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Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Jan. 16th, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)

Submitted by ifny on Thu, 2007-10-04 11:07.
Jan 16 2008 - 19:00
Jan 16 2008 - 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 & skilled volunteers welcome! Free or by donation. We address free & open source software/hardware issues only.

Please note: Entry via back door. Indoor bike parking. Unfortunately our new location is not wheelchair accessible yet. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to change this.

 

Want to try free & open source software? Find out how to install 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 Linux issues, hardware problems, 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.

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

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!

 

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Why Free Software?

Free Geek is proud to use free and open source software.

There is much discussion on what such a term precisely means. But a good introductory definition is that, simply put, the source code -- or computer language that software is written in -- is not secret, but rather is open to anyone.

With the source code of the software open, users have the right and ability to study, change, and improve its design. Also, the software license that goes along with this type of software often tries to ensure that improvements and sharing remain open as well, so that the community can continue to benefit from collective efforts.

Free and open source software is often distributed and shared without cost (though there are exceptions). It's helpful to remember that the term free is used to emphasize the freedom of individuals and communities, rather than just simple price. It's "free as in free speech, not as in  free beer," though it often doesn't cost anything either.

Here are our stated policies related to software:

"We use free and open source software wherever possible, and promote the Free Software philosophy in other ways, such as transparent collaboration with others. The free software philosophy, with its emphasis on mutual assistance and freedom, is important to what we are; all of our software, documentation, and policies are open to whoever wants to avoid reinventing the wheels we've made."

"Free Geek will not distribute non-free and open source software on removable media, over the Internet or installed on hard-drives."

Here are a few in-depth articles that help explain why Free Geek supports free and open source software:

The Ethics of Free Software  by Bruce Byfield

The Free Software Foundation  Freeing computers and their families since 1985!

Look at the numbers  by David A. Wheeler

What is Ubuntu?  a free and open operating system based on GNU/Linux 

 

Here are some additional thoughts on GNU/Linux and why we use it:

When you get into your automobile to go from point A to point B, you don't EXPECT to stall every so often when you go out. You EXPECT it to function, and, with maintenance and repairs, you expect it to last a very long time. Knowing that, how can one expect anything less from their computer operating system??? One should not HAVE to reboot to clear memory, do garbage collection on strangling pointers and kill frozen, or misguided processes. Yet we do every day. By purchasing operating systems and "living" with the consequences of substandard programming, without voicing concerns for such problems, we as citizens degrade the technology available to us.

Enter GNU/Linux... a free operating system with the flavouring of Unix, easily capable of running on the same computer you run your commercial software on and more reliably too.

Some of the above text was taken from the Fraser Valley Linux Users Group.

 

 

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