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=What=
=What=
These are volunteer workshops.
These are [[volunteer]] workshops.


Each workshop begins with a new-volunteer orientation and including whatever the organizer-of-the week decides to organize.
Each workshop begins with a new-volunteer orientation and including whatever the organizer-of-the week decides to organize.
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* [[FCS Network| Local subnet]]  
* [[FCS Network| Local subnet]]  
* [[Install server]]
* [[Install Server]]
* [[Volunteer database]]
* [[Volunteer database]]
* Organizing the room
* Organizing the room
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We also have information about the [[FCS Network|network]].
We also have information about the [[FCS Network|network]].
==Details==
These weekly events start with orientation for new volunteers.
The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project.
[[Build]] and [[Adoption]] program activities take place.
Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops...
* Replacing a defective hard drive and installing a new (Free) operating system, typically Linux
* Checking/modifying BIOS settings to see why a system won't boot up
* [[Testing hard drives]] to make sure they're healthy, [[Wiping hard drives]] for re-use
* Disassembly of systems for recycling
* Hacking on software to improve operational aspects, website
* Tracking systems in & out and volunteer time
* Research technical specifications on a particular motherboard, hard drive and so on.
* See [[Workshop guide]] for more details

Latest revision as of 00:40, 26 October 2014


What

These are volunteer workshops.

Each workshop begins with a new-volunteer orientation and including whatever the organizer-of-the week decides to organize.

Some activities might include:

  • Participation in Build activities
  • Classes
  • Infrastructure or other special projects

Ongoing projects

When

Every week on Saturday starting at 3PM. End time as determined by either the organizer-of-the week or FCS staff.

Where

Filipino Community Center
5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118.

Who

This is the list of people who are (tentatively) authorized to run workshops at FCS.

There will be more over time. If you are interested in facilitating these workshops, please contact mailto:jon@freegeekseattle.org with your information.

How

Read through the Workshop Guide guide for the basics of setting up & running a meeting.

We also have information about the network.

Details

These weekly events start with orientation for new volunteers. The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project. Build and Adoption program activities take place.

Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops...

  • Replacing a defective hard drive and installing a new (Free) operating system, typically Linux
  • Checking/modifying BIOS settings to see why a system won't boot up
  • Testing hard drives to make sure they're healthy, Wiping hard drives for re-use
  • Disassembly of systems for recycling
  • Hacking on software to improve operational aspects, website
  • Tracking systems in & out and volunteer time
  • Research technical specifications on a particular motherboard, hard drive and so on.