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19 February 2011 0:00 - 0:00

Okay_Computer is a workshop where you can discover a type of computer software that is… different. The software is free: free as in freedom, not free as in free beer (though it is often that too in reality).

 

If you have made ideological decisions in other areas of your life, you may feel unsure about your computer: is it okay? You may wonder about the ideologies, philosophies, companies and laws which govern the that software you use. The Okay_Computer workshop is designed to help everyday computer users understand Free Software so that they can make more informed choices, and if they wish, apply philosophical ideals to their computer. These ideals can be applied by choosing reliable, practical and attractive alternatives to software like Windows.

 

A particularly user-friendly example of this software is Ubuntu, which will be the primary software discussed in the workshop. The word “Ubuntu” means (in the Zulu and Xhosa languages) “humanity towards others” or “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.” Ubuntu is an operating system, i.e. the stuff you see on the screen and interact with when you use your PC. It comes with Free (as in Freedom) Word Processing, Internet browsers, games, dictionary, movie players  and a download centre with all the Free (as in freedom) applications you could ever want! Oh, and viruses are kinda uncommon too…

 

The Okay_Computer event is run by Anna (who is a writer and a big hippy), Manchester Free Software and Manchester Girl Geek.

 

The event will be from 2 till 4.30 on Saturday the 19th of February. You can bring your computer if you like. There will be cake and also a limited number of complimentary second-hand computers up-for grabs. You will also receive a “party bag” of disks and information to take home.

 

For more information please email info@okaycomputer.org

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19 February 2011 0:00 - 0:00
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