1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L 1M5
604-879-GEEK (4335)
OPEN - Tues. ~ Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm
CLOSED - Sun. Mon.
ubuntu
Workshop: Ubuntu Installfest, Thurs. Aug. 21st, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Lun, 2008-07-28 18:16.Ago 21 2008 - 18:30
Ago 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.
Workshop: Intro to Ubuntu Linux, Thurs. Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:30pm @ Free Geek (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Lun, 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.
Ubuntu Vancouver Monthly Meeting, 2nd Thurs of the month @ Free Geek, 6:30-8:30, 1820 Pandora St. (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Dom, 2008-05-04 10:16.Ago 14 2008 - 18:30
Ago 14 2008 - 20:30
Location(s)
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.
Join the conversation:
Ubuntu Vancouver Wiki (where you can also join the local Ubuntu Vancouver mailing list)
Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Release Party
Free Geek was proud to hold the Vancouver Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron release party. It is no secret now that computer recycling and free and open source hardware go hand in hand. Linux is one reason we can keep older hardware alive and working well. Hardy Heron is a great edition to the every growing story of Ubuntu. We see a steady stream of people fed up with Vista and wanting more control over their hardware.
Above - The Ubuntu community grows! Having fun at Free Geek, learning and laughing.
Ubuntu Vancouver: Hardy Heron Release Party, Friday April 25, 7-10pm
Submitted by iamturnip on Mar, 2008-04-22 18:11.Abr 25 2008 - 19:00
Location(s)
Ubuntu Vancouver: Hardy Heron Release Party
*Two days to the release of Hardy Heron, and Ubuntu Vancouver is going
to celebrate!*
If you haven't reserved your place yet then please click on the link
below to R.S.V.P. See you there.
Sponsored by Ubuntu Vancouver, Free Geek
<http://freegeekvancouver.org/>, and VanLUG <http://vanlug.bc.ca/>.
*When:*
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
*Where:*
Free Geek
1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver
[directions] <http://freegeekvancouver.org/directions>
*Activities:*
* Networking with fellow Ubuntu enthusiasts.
* Demonstrations of Hardy Heron (installs, upgrades, new features).
* Refreshments (pizza, chips, fruit, veggies, pop, juice, water).
Please R.S.V.P. to Kim Kulak
<mailto:kim@kulak.ca?subject=RSVP%20Hardy%20Heron&body=Number%20of%20persons%20to%20attend%20=%20>
so that we may get a good estimate of the number of people who plan to
attend. Thank you.
Ubuntu Vancouver Meeting, Thurs. April 10, 7-9pm @ Free Geek (1820 Pandora, back door)
Submitted by ifny on Jue, 2008-04-03 19:14.Abr 10 2008 - 19:00
Abr 10 2008 - 21:00
Location(s)
Ubuntu Vancouver Meeting
(Our first one, yoo hoo!)
*When*:
April 10, 2008 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
*Where*: Free Geek (back door) [directions]
*Agenda*:
1. Welcome to Ubuntu Vancouver
2. Introduction to Free Geek
3. Announce Hardy Heron Release Party
4. Discussion: What Ubuntu Vancouver can do for me.
5. Closing Remarks
Thank you all! Please feel free to forward this announcement to anyone
you feel would be interested in joining Ubuntu Vancouver and may not
have already seen it.
Windowsless Wednesday/Linux Clinic, Wed. Feb. 20th, 7-9:30pm @ 1820 Pandora (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Dom, 2008-02-03 06:58.Feb 20 2008 - 19:00
Feb 20 2008 - 21:30
Location(s)
Free Geek offers workshops to folks wanting to learn more about
computers and software. All skill levels are welcome, including
absolute beginners! We strive to provide a supportive, empowering
learning environment...ultimately, we're trying to 'geekify' the
masses, one Wednesday at a time!
This week's topic: Open (General Clinic): Join us for a night of skill-sharing, problem-solving and education.
All are welcome! Beginners ok & skilled volunteers welcome! Free or by donation. We address free & open source software/hardware issues only.
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.
Want to try free & open source software? Find out how to install 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 Linux issues, hardware problems, or who are just plain curious. If you want to see what Linux is all about, or try the Ubuntu operating system, you're welcome to drop by!
If you are already running a distribution of 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: Linux & wireless, Ubuntu
installs, hardware issues. Feel free to drop by and let us know you're
here to help.
Free and open source software offers community-oriented, nutritious and delicious alternatives. Join us for Windowsless Wednesdays & learn how to set your computer free!
Check back here for updates, or join our announcement mailing list to stay posted about upcoming events!
Introduction to Ubuntu Linux! Thurs. Feb. 7th, 7-9pm @1820 Pandora (back door)
Submitted by ifny on Dom, 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 :)
Free Geek @ the Massive Technology Show
Thanks to a generous donation from the folks at Massive Events, Free Geek was able to have a booth at this year's Massive Technology Show.
We spent the day talking to people about Free Geek's aims, programs and ethical approach to computer recycling. We displayed a volunteer-built "GEEK BOX" demo computer running Ubuntu. Visitors were welcome to try it, and experience a typical example of a computer available for adoption by volunteers. Much of the imagery at our booth related to computer dumping sites in China and Nigeria. Many people were surprised to learn what happens to computer waste, and interested in getting involved with our organisation or donating hardware.
We were given six days to make a professional looking booth. It took no time for everyone to pull together and make it happen. Big thanks go to: Sarah S. for crafting our dramatic Free Geek banner; B.A.N. for permission to use their striking photos of overseas e-waste processing; Greenscape Silk Design for providing the apple blossom trees and greenery; Ian & DomBlue for assisting with printing; NAPA Auto Parts for donating our display board.
Free Geekers Joe, Gerald, Simeon, Ifny and David took care of the booth, and Rusty helped encourage people to visit us. It was truly a community effort!
