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Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Thurs. Nov. 20th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Jeu, 2008-10-30 20:03.Nov 20 2008 - 18:30
Nov 20 2008 - 20:30
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
[More on Ubuntu]
[Why Use Free Software?]
This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.
Geek booth @ Media Democracy Day, Sat. Oct 25 noon - 6pm. at the Vancouver Public Library
Submitted by ifny on Mer, 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!
Workshop: Free Your Computer, Free Yourself: Practical steps - Sat. Oct. 25, 1:45-3pm @ Vancouver Public Library
Submitted by ifny on Mer, 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!
Workshop: Ubuntu Installfest, Thurs. Aug. 21st, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Lun, 2008-07-28 18:16.Aou 21 2008 - 18:30
Aou 21 2008 - 20:30
Ubuntu Linux Installfest
WHEN: Thurs. Aug. 21st, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora (back door)
Maybe you want to take the plunge and install Ubuntu on your computer, but don't want to do it on your own. Or maybe you've had past trouble installing Ubuntu, or updating to the latest release, and need some help.
The Ubuntu Installfest is a free workshop that will walk you through installation and troubleshooting.
- Please preregister for this workshop by emailing info <AT> freegeekvancouver (D0T) org
- Let us know if you will be bringing a computer with you, what the specs of the computer are, and what you what to do (e.g. install Ubuntu for the first time, get wireless up and running on a previous install, etc).NOTE: Free Geek will have a monitor/keyboard/mouse you can hook up to.
- If you just want to watch how installation works, but don't want to install it yourself, you still need to preregister.
This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.
Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Wed. Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Lun, 2008-07-28 16:45.Sep 17 2008 - 18:30
Sep 17 2008 - 20:30
Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX
WHEN: Wednesday Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)
[Directions and Map]
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
This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.
Workshop: Practical Python @ Free Geek, Wed. July 16th, 7-9pm, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Mar, 2008-06-17 15:03.Jui 16 2008 - 19:00
Jui 16 2008 - 21:00
Want to learn Python???
WHAT: Python Working Group presents "Practical Python at Free Geek"
DAY: Wed. July 16th (note the date has been changed)
TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
Come learn Python by example, as you find out how Free Geek handles hard drive testing and issue tracking needs with this cool language. Gain transferable Python skills that will help you solve your own interesting problems. Meet people like you as you master Python's ins and outs.
NOTE: This workshop is for people who have some exposure to programming concepts, but limited exposure to Python. Please bring a laptop if you have one, so we can accomodate more people in our computer lab. Space is limited, so pre-register for this class by emailing justanotherpaul -AT- gmail -D0T- com
