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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. | 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. | ||
| − | ; | + | ;First time login password: freegeek |
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| − | ;Freegeek Manual - ''** | + | ;Freegeek Manual - ''**Double click on this icon when FIRST using your new computer**'' |
:If not on your desktop, click on "Applications" on the top of the screen, go to "Other" and select "Freegeek Manual". | :If not on your desktop, click on "Applications" on the top of the screen, go to "Other" and select "Freegeek Manual". | ||
;Ubuntu Pocket Guide | ;Ubuntu Pocket Guide | ||
| − | :This should appear on your desktop. | + | :A helpful introduction to the Ubuntu operating system. This should appear on your desktop. |
| − | ;The operating system website - an excellent repository of information! | + | ;The Ubuntu operating system website - an excellent repository of information! |
:General: http://www.ubuntu.com/ | :General: http://www.ubuntu.com/ | ||
:Documentation for Ubuntu version 10.04: https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/index.html | :Documentation for Ubuntu version 10.04: https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/index.html | ||
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:''Looking for a Linux equivalent for a favorite program? Search the Internet for: "linux software equivalent" [your program]'' | :''Looking for a Linux equivalent for a favorite program? Search the Internet for: "linux software equivalent" [your program]'' | ||
| − | ;If you keep Ubuntu on your system, you can call our techs with software | + | ;If you keep Ubuntu on your system, you can call our techs with software questions. Sometimes they will ask you to bring your organization's computer to our location. Hardware is covered for a year from the day you pick up your systems. |
:Tech Support Hours | :Tech Support Hours | ||
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:1731 SE 10th Ave. | :1731 SE 10th Ave. | ||
:Portland, OR 97214 | :Portland, OR 97214 | ||
| − | :'' | + | :''Leave a message on voicemail if you are calling outside tech support hours.'' |
| − | ; | + | ;Call or email to get back in touch with the hardware grants group and/or your shepherd. |
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:(503) 232-9350 ext. 116 | :(503) 232-9350 ext. 116 | ||
[[Category:Hardware Grants]] | [[Category:Hardware Grants]] | ||
Revision as of 18:47, 17 February 2012
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.
- First time login password
- freegeek
- Freegeek Manual - **Double click on this icon when FIRST using your new computer**
- If not on your desktop, click on "Applications" on the top of the screen, go to "Other" and select "Freegeek Manual".
- Ubuntu Pocket Guide
- A helpful introduction to the Ubuntu operating system. This should appear on your desktop.
- The Ubuntu operating system website - an excellent repository of information!
- General: http://www.ubuntu.com/
- Documentation for Ubuntu version 10.04: https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/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]
- If you keep Ubuntu on your system, you can call our techs with software questions. Sometimes they will ask you to bring your organization's computer to our location. Hardware is covered for a year from the day you pick up your systems.
- Tech Support Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday: 12-6 PM
- (503) 232-9350 option 6
- 1731 SE 10th Ave.
- Portland, OR 97214
- Leave a message on voicemail if you are calling outside tech support hours.
- Call or email to get back in touch with the hardware grants group and/or your shepherd.
- (503) 232-9350 ext. 116