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

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Come and enjoy the second part of a friendly introduction to Ubuntu, a free and open source operating system.

***Space is limited, so please preregister by sending an email to:

info AT freegeekvancouver D0T org

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[Why Use Free Software?] 

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 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.

Free Geek Annual General Meeting

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St (at Victoria) [MAP]

2:00pm - 5:00pm (doors at 1:30)

Free Geek will be having our second-ever annual general meeting. Among other things, we'll be selecting our new board of directors. But the real reason we get together once a year is to write haiku. Read last year's here, or write one and add it anytime you're in the mood.

The first 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.

Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU GNU/LINUX

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.

****Please note: this workshop is limited capacity. Please register by sending an email to

info {at} freegeekvancouver {d0t} org

[More on Ubuntu]

[Why Use Free Software?]

This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.

The first 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.

** Sorry folks, this workshop has been postponed until future notice. **

If you would like to receive a notice of the new workshop date, you may want to join the Announcements mailing list [HERE].

Free Workshop: Introduction to GNUCash

Wed. Feb. 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

@ the Hackery, 2nd floor, 304 Victoria [Map]

Registration not required

"GNUCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows."

"Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GNUCash allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive to use as a chequebook register, it is based on professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate reports."

[GNUcash website]

The workshop will have a home and/or small business flavour. Topics to be covered:

• basic account structure
• importing bank statements
  
• bookeeping entries
• accounts payable/receivables
• reports
• scheduled transactions
• general ledger 
• reconciliation
  

**Accounting/bookkeeping principles will NOT be covered during this workshop. Attendees should have a basic undestanding of bookkeeping. 

Free Workshop: INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU GNU/LINUX

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.

*** THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. It will be offered again in future. Join the announcements mailing list if you would like to be notified 

[More on Ubuntu]

[Why Use Free Software?]

This workshop is presented by Free Geek and Ubuntu Vancouver.