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|'''Free Geek Seattle''' is a volunteer non-profit group focused on sustainable computing.


Founded in 2009, we model ourselves after the original [http://www.freegeek.org/ Free Geek] in Portland Oregon.
=Free Geek Seattle: Helping Seattle's Needy Get Nerdy=


Here is what we do, in a nutshell...
Welcome to Free Geek Seattle's Wiki pages. This is our knowledge
* Refurbish viable computers using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Free_software Free software] to distribute back into the community through our [[Volunteer]] and [[Grant]] program.
base and used to store documents, images, procedures and such.
* [[Recycle]] computer gear deemed non-viable in an environmentally-responsible manner.
* [[Training]] how to work or play with computers (hardware/software) and the Internet.
* Find out [[Free Geek Seattle:About|more about FGSEA]]


== Volunteer Sign-up Links ==
If you're new here, please visit our home Page: https://www.freegeekseattle.org
* Saturday FCS Workshop [[Volunteer Lead sign-up]]
* Friday STE(A)M Classes [[Volunteer sign-up]]


== Getting Started ==
For best results, use the Monobook skin to view this site.
To get you started here are some links to select information resources.
* How to get a free [[Freekbox| computer]]
* [[Volunteer]], [[Promotion|promote]] or [[Donate|make a donation]] to Free Geek Seattle.
* Find out when and where our [[Free_Geek_Seattle:Current events|next meeting or workshop]] is happening.
* Join the [http://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/ FGSEA Google group] (mailing list)
* For real-time communication sign on to [[mw:IRC|IRC]] channel #freegeek-sea on irc.freenode.org (Freenode IRC network)
* [[Training]] - Let's learn to geek
* [[Projects]] are what we're working on now
* [[Positions]] we'd like to fill
* [https://atrium.schoolfactory.org/fgsea/ Our SchoolFactory Atrium page]
* [http://www.freegeek.org/ Free Geek Portland] 
* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Main_Page FreekiWiki]
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==Quick Links==
* [[Special:AllPages|All pages]]
* [[Special:Categories|Categories]]
 
== What we do==
* Recycling, reusing, repurposing electronic equipment and computer hardware
* Support and education in [[Free]] software
* Helping with construction and maintenance of local [[Neighborhood Networks]]
 
==Free Geek Seattle is currently rebooting.==
As of August 2025 we are in the process of "rebooting", after a hiatus of
8 years.
 
Stay tuned for more updates!
 
==Meetings==
No meetings are currently planned. Jump on the mailing list and organize
a meet up if you are so inclined!
 
Past meetings and other events may be found on the [[Event Schedule]]
 
We used to meet on the second Monday of each month at Third Place Commons.
 
Prior to that we met at various Seattle public libraries (Greenwood
and Broadview mostly).
 
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 14 September 2025

Free Geek Seattle: History | Programs | Projects | Governance | Operations: Infrastructure | Locations | Contact Us: fgsea1 on Facebook | Google Group

Free Geek Seattle: Helping Seattle's Needy Get Nerdy

Welcome to Free Geek Seattle's Wiki pages. This is our knowledge base and used to store documents, images, procedures and such.

If you're new here, please visit our home Page: https://www.freegeekseattle.org

For best results, use the Monobook skin to view this site.

Quick Links

What we do

  • Recycling, reusing, repurposing electronic equipment and computer hardware
  • Support and education in Free software
  • Helping with construction and maintenance of local Neighborhood Networks

Free Geek Seattle is currently rebooting.

As of August 2025 we are in the process of "rebooting", after a hiatus of 8 years.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Meetings

No meetings are currently planned. Jump on the mailing list and organize a meet up if you are so inclined!

Past meetings and other events may be found on the Event Schedule

We used to meet on the second Monday of each month at Third Place Commons.

Prior to that we met at various Seattle public libraries (Greenwood and Broadview mostly).


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