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]

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]

@ 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

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.

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.

First-ever FG Vintage Computer Auction!

After 3 years of saving antiques from the smelter, Free Geek is auctioning off the majority of its museum collection. We don't have the space or resources to keep it, but maybe you do! All proceeds go directly to Free Geek's operating costs and continued survival.   

VIEWING AND BIDDER REGISTRATION: Saturday Dec. 5th, 9:00 - 5:00
AUCTION: Sunday Dec. 6th, 12:30 - END

WHERE:

The Hackery warehouse, 1914 Franklin St. (one block north of Hastings, just east of Victoria Drive) [MAP]  The auction is wheelchair accessible.

We have almost 120 machines for sale, including:

• Boxed IBM 5150 Personal Computer - The original PC from 1982, from which all modern PCs are still derived.
• NeXT cube and NeXT Stations - The computers on which the World Wide Web was created.
• Boxed Amiga 1000 - The first of a revolutionary line of computers. Comes in box with accessories and hardware upgrades.
• Atari 1040STE - One of Atari's best and well know in the world of music.
• Apple Macintosh 128k - The original Mac from 1984.
• In addition to systems, there are other goodies like Model M keyboards for sale.
  

[View photos of some of the collection]

• NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, ALL SALES FINAL
• ALL PAYMENTS IN CASH ONLY, PAYMENT DUE ON AUCTION DAY (Sun. Dec. 6)
• YOU MUST TAKE YOUR PURCHASES WITH YOU SAME DAY (Sun. Dec. 6)
• In accordance with FG's software policies, no proprietary operating systems or software will be available.
• Due to data security procedures, all drives have been removed for data sanitation. Because of the added complexity of the wiping process for antique drives, none will be for sale during this auction. Successfully wiped and tested drives will be available at a future sale (date TBA).
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of the descriptions of equipment made during auction or viewing. You are responsible for doing your own research. 
• VIEWING IS ON SATURDAY ONLY. Registration can be done on either Sat or Sun. 

Free Geek has a vacancy on our current board of directors. In accordance with discussion and decisions taken at recent General Monthly Meetings, we have decided to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting to fill the position.

Volunteering as a director at Free Geek is a unique way to serve the organisation! Our directors are chosen by consensus. Interested candidates can nominate themselves on the EGM Nomination Page.

More information on the EGM

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]