Want to learn Python???

WHAT: Python Working Group presents "Practical Python at Free Geek"

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

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Command Line,
Thurs. July 31st 6:30-8pm @ Free Geek (back door)

The command line is an interface, or way of interacting with a computer, which is text-only (as opposed to a graphical user interface, or GUI).

When using the command line, you type commands at a prompt (a.k.a. cursor). 

This free workshop is a good idea for beginners interested in learning programming, computer building, or for those who like idea of learning some basic finesse with their digital friend.

• No command-line experience is required
• You need a basic familiarity with using computers (nothing fancy)
• You can either be new to free and open source, or experienced with it
• Space in our computer lab is limited, so pre-register for this class by emailing info -AT- freegeekvancouver -D0T-org
• If you have a laptop (running a free operating system), please bring it so we can accommodate more people in our computer lab.