1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L 1M5
604-879-GEEK (4335)
OPEN - Tues. ~ Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm
CLOSED - Sun. Mon.
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Workshop: Ubuntu Installfest, Thurs. Aug. 21st, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Mon, 2008-07-28 18:16.Aug 21 2008 - 18:30
Aug 21 2008 - 20:30
Location(s)
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.
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Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Thurs. Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Mon, 2008-07-28 16:45.Sep 17 2008 - 18:30
Sep 17 2008 - 20:30
Location(s)
Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX
WHEN: Thursday 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.
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Introduction to Ubuntu Linux! Thurs. Feb. 7th, 7-9pm @1820 Pandora (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Sun, 2008-02-03 06:32.Feb 7 2008 - 19:00
Feb 7 2008 - 21:00
Location(s)
Free Geek presents:
AN INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX!
- DATE: Thursday, February 7th
- TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
- LOCATION: 1820 Pandora St. (back door) [MAP]
- COST: Free! (Donations welcome)
Looking for a free & friendly community-based alternative to Windows, Mac os x and Co.?
Or are you a new Ubuntu Linux user?
Curious about Ubuntu and Linux in general?
This Thursday, come for a free presentation/workshop on the basics of Ubuntu Linux! The following topics and more will be covered:
- Startup and shutdown
- A tour of the desktop
- Internet access (Web, email, instant messenger)
- Commonly used applications (Office, photos, video, music)
- Finding and installing the software you need
- How not to get lost in the file system
- How to find more help... ahhhh!
Bring your questions and your curiosity, as we explore Ubuntu together!
Description of desktop edition
By the way, you don't need to bring a computer; this will have a presentation/discussion format :)
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Vancouver 2600 Meeting, First Fri of the month, 6-9pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Sat, 2008-01-12 22:27.Aug 1 2008 - 18:00
Aug 1 2008 - 21:00
Location(s)
"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]
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