Using your Free Geek computer!

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

• To create your first user account, click on System>Administration>Prepare for shipping to end user. 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".

Ubuntu Pocket Guide

A helpful introduction to the Ubuntu operating system. This should appear on your desktop.

Take free classes offered at Free Geek

Class descriptions and signup information can be found at http://www.freegeek.org/about/classes/

If you choose to add proprietary media playing abilities, including Adobe Flash, please follow these directions exactly as they are presented:

• Go to System>Administration>Software sources (enter your password) and check the “Software restricted by copyright or legal issues”. Click the "Other Software" tab and check the box next to "http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner". Now, click “Close” and then click “Reload” on the new screen that pops up.
• Open up your web browser and go the URL tinyurl.com/fgclass and copy the line of code on that page:

sudo apt-get install -y vlc ubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread4 && sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh

• Go to Applications>Accessories>Terminal and type or (preferably) paste the above exactly as it appears. You will be prompted to enter your password. When you enter your password, it will look like you are not typing. This is for your security. Once you input your password, hit enter.
  • After going through some processes a blue screen will require your input. Hit the “tab” button to get to “OK” and then hit enter. On the next blue screen hit tab again to get to “Yes” and hit enter.

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]

Visit http://alternativeto.net to find an other recommended programs

If you keep Ubuntu 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. 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

You can leave a message 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