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, 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?]

The first and third Wednesday of every month is...

WINDOWSLESS WEDNESDAY!!

Join us for a free DROP IN night of skill-sharing, problem-solving & education

7:00-9:30pm at Free Geek (back door)

• 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 and 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.

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've come 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.

2ND TUES OF EVERY MONTH

FREE GEEK MONTHLY MEETING - all welcome!

6:30-8:30pm

1820 Pandora St. (3 blocks NE of Commercial & Hastings); come to the back door please. Bike parking inside.

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]

The Joy of Command Line
Thurs. Feb. 18th 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.

This class is intended for beginners with a bit of previous exposure to command line.

Prerequisite - You must have one of the following:

1. You should have attended one "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Command Line" workshop 
2. OR, you already know how how to enter commands, and navigate the file system from the command line in Linux.

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

Other things to remember:

• 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. Let us know when you register that you can bring your own computer.

2ND TUES OF EVERY MONTH

FREE GEEK MONTHLY MEETING - all welcome!

6:30-8:30pm

1820 Pandora St. (3 blocks NE of Commercial & Hastings); come to the back door please. Bike parking inside.

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]

Ingredients for one batch (serves 4 hours of IRC, or one night of coding):

• 2 litres apple juice (organic tastes best)
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger, shredded
• 1 Emacsintosh apple, cored and diced

• Any of the following spices: nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, fresh ground black pepper, ground cardamon
• Any of the following fruits: cranberries, diced peaches/plums, diced umeboshi with the pits removed, strawberries, dried cherries/apricots, raisins

Directions:

Put all ingredients into an open pot. Let collaborate on medium heat until mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low and cook at least 10 minutes.

Serve in a mug with a teaspoon for eating the stewed fruit. Cider will stay yummy on low for hours. Refresh with more juice, ginger and fruit at will. Tastes better shared!

Additional Notes:

• Good ginger is not shrivelled; the skin should have a slight satin sheen and a pink tinge.
• More information on the GNU AGPLv3 can be found [HERE] and  [HERE]
  

@ Free Geek Thrift Store, 2nd floor, 1820 Pandora St.   [MAP]

Now until December 24th, 11am-6pm. Closed Sun/Mon.

Parking in back or on the street

• Basic home computer - $20

Celeron 2.0Ghz w/ 40G HDD and 512Mb Ram, CD/RW drive, 32MB videocard, 2 USB ports, floppy drive, Ubuntu installed.

- These systems are for basic home computing including Internet, word processing, playing + burning CDs, graphic design etc.

• Small form factor workstation with no CD/DVD player - $15~25

1. P4 1.8~2.0Ghz W/20G HDD and 2x256MB Onboard sound/video/lan, USB ports, Ubuntu installed: $15
2. P4 2.4~2.6Ghz W/30G HDD and 2x256MB Onboard sound/video/lan, USB ports, Ubuntu installed : $20
3. P4 2.8~3.0gHZ W/60G HDD and 2x256MB Onboard sound/video/lan, USB ports, Ubuntu installed : $25

- These compact systems are for Internet, word processing, graphic design, etc.

- They require a laptop-size optical drive; we do not currently have any in stock. You are responsible for finding/installing your own if you want to have CD/DVD functionality.

Other relevant items for sale:

• 17" CRT monitors $5
• keyboards $2-5
• mice $2-5

Free Geek Holiday Bonenkai 

(End of year get-together hoopla-do)

Thursday December 24, 4:00pm-6:00pm

@ Free Geek Vancouver, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)

It's been a busy, amazing, productive year full of learning and liberation at Free Geek. Join us for our end of year social! Come enjoy free snacks, and bring treats to share if you want. Huddle around Free Hot Agpl Cider and cranked-up heaters. Bye bye 2009 and...

The first and third Wednesday of every month is...

WINDOWSLESS WEDNESDAY!!

Join us for a free DROP IN night of skill-sharing, problem-solving & education

7:00-9:30pm at Free Geek (back door)

• 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 and 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.

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've come 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.