1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L 1M5
604-879-GEEK (4335)
OPEN - Tues. ~ Sat.
11:00am - 6:00pm
CLOSED - Sun. Mon.
Événements
Jeudi 21 Août 2008
Début: 18:30
Fin: 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.
This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.
Jeudi 4 Septembre 2008
Début: 18:30
Fin: 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.
Mardi 9 Septembre 2008
Début: 18:30
Fin: 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]
Mercredi 17 Septembre 2008
Début: 18:30
Fin: 20:30
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.
Jeudi 18 Septembre 2008
Début: 18:30
Fin: 20:00
The Joy of 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.
This class is intended for beginners with a little previous exposure to command line,
Prerequisite - You must have one of the following:
- You should have attended one "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Command Line" workshop
- 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.
