1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L 1M5
604-879-GEEK (4335)
OPEN - Tues. ~ Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm
CLOSED - Sun. Mon.
Events
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Start: 19:00
End: 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
Thursday July 31, 2008
Start: 18:30
End: 20:00
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.
Friday August 1, 2008
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00
"2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise."
First Friday of the month
6:00-9:00pm
1820 Pandora St (back door) [MAP]
Wednesday August 6, 2008
Start: 19:00
End: 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.
Tuesday August 12, 2008
Start: 18:30
Free Geek Monthly Meeting
6:30-8:00pm
LOCATION: Free Geek Community Technology Centre
1820 Pandora St. (3 blocks NE of Commercial & Hastings); come to the back door please.
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]
Thursday August 14, 2008
Start: 18:30
End: 20:30
Ubuntu Vancouver Monthly Meeting
*Join us for our fourth regular meeting.*
Day: Thursday, August 14, 2008pm
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora Street. Please enter by the back door, off the alley.
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