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− | The first thing builders do in a build workshop is to quality contol computers built by other builders. They use several | + | The first thing builders do in a build workshop is to quality contol computers built by other builders. They use several Free Geek specific scripts and follow a checklist. |
* ''Educational goals:'' Learning to use scripts and other utilities, basic troubleshooting, seeing the pitfalls others fall into. | * ''Educational goals:'' Learning to use scripts and other utilities, basic troubleshooting, seeing the pitfalls others fall into. | ||
* ''Material goals:'' Make sure the [[FreekBox]]en, [[Grantbox]]en, and [[Storebox]]en are ready to go out the door! | * ''Material goals:'' Make sure the [[FreekBox]]en, [[Grantbox]]en, and [[Storebox]]en are ready to go out the door! | ||
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:Because of the limited nature of the [[laptop]] program, the laptop repair classes are open only to build instructors. | :Because of the limited nature of the [[laptop]] program, the laptop repair classes are open only to build instructors. | ||
;"Advanced Linux" classes | ;"Advanced Linux" classes | ||
− | :One of the benefits of being a builder is eligability to attend the (sporadically-held) "[[From User to Root| | + | :One of the benefits of being a builder is eligability to attend the (sporadically-held) "[[From User to Root|Advanced Linux]]" classes that go into some of the more technical aspects of using the operating system. |
;Advanced testing | ;Advanced testing | ||
:Builders who want to play with hardware more than they want to work with people may elect to do [[Advanced Testing]] in place of some of their six builds. This would involve motherboard testing, modem testing, and other similar testing, which is often not all that well documented. | :Builders who want to play with hardware more than they want to work with people may elect to do [[Advanced Testing]] in place of some of their six builds. This would involve motherboard testing, modem testing, and other similar testing, which is often not all that well documented. |
Revision as of 18:46, 16 February 2006
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 almost every day we're open, and though there are teachers (and often assistants) for each one, are largely peer-taught. There will be a range of extreme beginners to experienced builders in each workshop.
The first thing builders do in a build workshop is to quality contol 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 installing 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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