Advanced Adoption Class FAQ
This FAQ is meant to supplement the Advanced Adoption Class. The information below is for those who have a bit of computer experience and would like to expand their knowledge or use their computer for more than simple email, Internet, and word processing tasks.
This FAQ is available (with active links!) online at http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Advanced_Adoption_Class_FAQ.
Using Wireless
You're welcome to install a PCI wireless card in your computer in order to use a wireless signal in your home. Be advised, though: not every wireless card will work in your Ubuntu computer. Please use the following website to determine which cards will work:
Playing DVDs and Using MP3s
Playing DVDs
In order to play DVDs on your new FreekBox, you'll need to install some software that can decode the digital signal from the DVD so you can watch it. This piece of software is called a codec. To learn more about codecs, visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codec.
To get started, you'll need to buy a DVD player (available cheaply at our store) and install it. Then follow this link for instructions on enabling it: http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Enabling_a_DVD-ROM
Using MP3s
Image, Video, and Audio Editing
Upgrading
Getting Help