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==Still Unsure?==
==Still Unsure?==
You most likely already use Open Source and Free Software without even knowing it.  [https://www.firefox.com Firefox], [https://developer.android.com Android],  and [https://www.libreoffice.org/ OpenOffice] are two very popular, commonly used Open Source applications  Imagine if your entire computer could be run on that same level of free, high quality software  We'll show you how.
You most likely already use Open Source and Free Software without even knowing it.  [https://www.firefox.com Firefox], [https://developer.android.com Android],  and [https://www.libreoffice.org/ OpenOffice] are three very popular, commonly used Open Source applications. Imagine if your entire computer could be run on that same level of free, high quality software  We'll show you how.


==Meeting time and location==
==Meeting time and location==
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===What===
===What===
For discussion and announcements, use the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Mailinglist Noisebridge-discuss]
For discussion and announcements, use the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Mailinglist Noisebridge-discuss]
[[Category:Linux]]

Latest revision as of 22:31, 23 September 2012

"Got to Start Somewhere"

An Introduction to Linux[edit]

We now offer a 101 class for anyone just getting into Linux for the first time! No Experience Necessary, nor is it expected!

  • Learn how Linux is similar and different from Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OSX.
  • Get hands-on experience using Linux and Open Source software on either your own, or our, computers!
  • No software installation is necessary.
  • All students and software will be given equal respect.
  • No question is too stupid!
  • We meet in the classroom reserved at the times & days listed.
  • Full connectivity is available via wireless internet, hardwire internet, a projector, and whiteboards.

We encourage new people of all user levels to join in.

Still Unsure?[edit]

You most likely already use Open Source and Free Software without even knowing it. Firefox, Android, and OpenOffice are three very popular, commonly used Open Source applications. Imagine if your entire computer could be run on that same level of free, high quality software We'll show you how.

Meeting time and location[edit]

When[edit]

When is this class? On Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:00 You are welcome to arrive early!

Where[edit]

At Noisebridge, in the Turing classroom.

What[edit]

For discussion and announcements, use the Noisebridge-discuss