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Workshop: Ubuntu Installfest, Thurs. Aug. 21st, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:22:44 -0700

Start: Aug 21 2008 - 18:30

End: Aug 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.

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Workshop: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Command Line, Thurs. Sept. 4th, 6:30-8pm @ Free Geek (back door)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:16:41 -0700

Start: Sep 4 2008 - 18:30

End: Sep 4 2008 - 20:00

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Command Line,
Thurs. Sept. 4th 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.

Space in our computer lab is limited, so pre-register for this class by emailing

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
If you have a laptop (running a free operating system), please bring it so we can accommodate more people in our computer lab.

Impress your friends with your newfound movie-hacker-looking skills!

FG Monthly Meeting, 2nd Tues of the month, 6:30-8:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:21:09 -0700

Start: Sep 9 2008 - 18:30

End: Sep 9 2008 - 20:30

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]

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:32:37 -0700

Start: Sep 17 2008 - 18:30

End: Sep 17 2008 - 20:30

Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX

WHEN: Thursday 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

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[Why Use Free Software?]

This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.