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:Because of the limited nature of the [[laptop]] program, the laptop repair classes are available only to build graduates, and then on a waiting-list. Please talk to a [[Staff]] member to learn about this. | :Because of the limited nature of the [[laptop]] program, the laptop repair classes are available only to build graduates, and then on a waiting-list. Please talk to a [[Staff]] member to learn about this. | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, 18 August 2009
Building computers for people is a fun way to learn stuff. The build program is a structured way for volunteers to contribute to the cause and learn about hardware and basic troubleshooting and Linux skills. Builders can also earn a computer, but the time commitment is significant and the computer is the same as that earned in the Adoption Program.
Prebuild stepsWe don't require any prior knowledge for people to join the build program. The steps that precede the build workshops are called, collectively, the "prebuild steps," and teach very basic material that will be needed for people to make their way in the build workshops. Several of these steps can be bypassed by people who know the material already; see Testing Out. Build workshopsThe build workshops are the heart of the build program. They run twice a day every day we're open, and though there are teachers (and often assistants) for each one, they are largely peer-taught. In most of the workshops, the builders will range from extreme beginners to experienced builders. The first thing builders do in a build workshop is to quality control computers built by other builders. They use several Free Geek specific scripts and follow a checklist.
More troubleshooting! This is where participants are actually building (putting together) computers and updating the software.
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"Graduating" from BuildA builder who has completed six computers may bring one home (one per person per year, kids). There's also a certificate we want to give out to these 'graduates' but we aren't super-good at tracking it!
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