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Your organization is now the proud new owner of refurbished hardware from Free Geek! Here is some information we think would be vital for you to know.
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username: oem
 
password: freegeek
 
  
Please read this entire "New User FAQ". It serves as a mini-manual and should answer some basic questions about your new computers. Instructions for changing the username and password are here!
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Your organization is now the proud new owner of refurbished hardware from Free Geek!  
  
http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Ubuntu_new_user_FAQ
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'''First time login password: freegeek'''
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*To create your first user account, click on Menu>System>Prepare for shipping to end user. This will '''erase ALL personal information on your computer''' including any pictures or files you've saved!
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*Restart your system, then follow the instructions on the screen (language select, time zone etc).
  
A bigger manual can be found on the computer itself. Move the cursor up to the upper left hand corner of the screen and click on "Applications." Now scroll down to "Other" and select "Ubuntu Pocket Guide."
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;'''Freegeek Manual''' - General introduction to your new-to-you computer
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:If not on your desktop, click on "Applications" on the top of the screen, go to "Other" and select "Freegeek Manual".
  
If you keep Ubuntu on your system, you can call our techs with software and hardware questions. Sometimes they will ask you to bring your organization's computer to our location.
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;Take '''free classes''' offered at Free Geek
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:Class descriptions and signup information can be found at http://www.freegeek.org/about/classes/
  
Tech Support Hours
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;The '''Xubuntu and Ubuntu operating system websites''' - excellent repositories of information!
Tuesday-Saturday: 12-6 PM
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:General: http://www.xubuntu.org/
(503) 232-9350 option 5
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:Documentation for Ubuntu version 12.04 (Xubuntu 12.04 is a variation of this): https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/index.html
1731 SE 10th Ave.
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:Support: http://www.ubuntu.com/support
Portland, OR 97214
 
  
Feel free to leave a message on the tech support voicemail if you are calling outside tech support hours.
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;'''Looking for a Linux equivalent for a favorite program?'''
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:Search the Internet for: "linux software equivalent" [your program]''
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:Visit http://alternativeto.net to find an other recommended programs
  
Another useful website is that of the operating system itself: http://www.ubuntu.com/
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;If you keep Xubuntu on your system, you can call our '''tech support''' with software questions. Sometimes they will ask you to bring your organization's computer to our location.  Almost all hardware is covered for a year from the day you pick up your systems.
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:Tech Support Hours
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:Tuesday-Saturday: 12-5:45 PM
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:(503) 232-9350 option 6
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:1731 SE 10th Ave.
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:Portland, OR 97214
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:''Leave a message if you are calling outside tech support hours.''
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;We only provide tech support to the '''direct recipient of granted hardware'''. If you choose the give your hardware to another party, they will not receive this benefit.
  
 
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Your organization is now the proud new owner of refurbished hardware from Free Geek!

First time login password: freegeek

  • To create your first user account, click on Menu>System>Prepare for shipping to end user. This will erase ALL personal information on your computer including any pictures or files you've saved!
  • Restart your system, then follow the instructions on the screen (language select, time zone etc).
Freegeek Manual - General introduction to your new-to-you computer
If not on your desktop, click on "Applications" on the top of the screen, go to "Other" and select "Freegeek Manual".
Take free classes offered at Free Geek
Class descriptions and signup information can be found at http://www.freegeek.org/about/classes/
The Xubuntu and Ubuntu operating system websites - excellent repositories of information!
General: http://www.xubuntu.org/
Documentation for Ubuntu version 12.04 (Xubuntu 12.04 is a variation of this): https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/index.html
Support: http://www.ubuntu.com/support
Looking for a Linux equivalent for a favorite program?
Search the Internet for: "linux software equivalent" [your program]
Visit http://alternativeto.net to find an other recommended programs
If you keep Xubuntu on your system, you can call our tech support with software questions. Sometimes they will ask you to bring your organization's computer to our location. Almost all hardware is covered for a year from the day you pick up your systems.
Tech Support Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 12-5:45 PM
(503) 232-9350 option 6
1731 SE 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Leave a message if you are calling outside tech support hours.
We only provide tech support to the direct recipient of granted hardware. If you choose the give your hardware to another party, they will not receive this benefit.