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| − | + | A FreekBox is the most common kind of computer built in our [[Build]] Program. It is given to an [[Adoption Program]] volunteer after 24 hours of service, or to a [[Build]] program volunteer after he or she has built 6 systems (including the one they are given). Occasionally, FreekBoxen are distributed via the [[Hardware Grants]] program. | |
| − | + | == Current Freekbox == | |
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=== current hardware specs === | === current hardware specs === | ||
(they generally rise over time) | (they generally rise over time) | ||
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{{FreekBox Specs}} | {{FreekBox Specs}} | ||
| − | (also listed on our [http://freegeek.org/freekbox | + | (also listed on our [http://freegeek.org/freekbox web page] presently out of date?) |
=== software specs (partial) === | === software specs (partial) === | ||
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* Firefox web browser | * Firefox web browser | ||
| − | + | choosing the software specifications for the FreekBox is the province of the | |
| − | + | [[Technocrats]] group (formerly [[Distro]]). | |
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| − | + | == FreekBox 3 == | |
| + | This box had lower hardware specs which evolved over the years. It was based on | ||
| + | Debian GNU/Linux (sarge), and used KDE with firefox and openoffice.org. | ||
== FreekBox 2 == | == FreekBox 2 == | ||
Revision as of 23:29, 8 October 2007
A FreekBox is the most common kind of computer built in our Build Program. It is given to an Adoption Program volunteer after 24 hours of service, or to a Build program volunteer after he or she has built 6 systems (including the one they are given). Occasionally, FreekBoxen are distributed via the Hardware Grants program.
Current Freekbox
current hardware specs
(they generally rise over time)
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FreekBox Specs
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(also listed on our web page presently out of date?)
software specs (partial)
- Ubuntu Linux (Dapper Drake)
- Gnome desktop
- Openoffice.org office suite
- Firefox web browser
choosing the software specifications for the FreekBox is the province of the Technocrats group (formerly Distro).
FreekBox 3
This box had lower hardware specs which evolved over the years. It was based on Debian GNU/Linux (sarge), and used KDE with firefox and openoffice.org.
FreekBox 2
This box had lower hardware specs which evolved over the years. It was based on Debian GNU/Linux (woody), and used the IceWM window manager plus KDE's desktop (to provide icons on the desktop).
FreekBox 1
This was the first standardized box we built. It was based on Mandrake GNU/Linux.
(Mandrake was an earlier incarnation of what is now known as Mandriva Linux. It is based on the Redhat Package Management (RPM) system, unlike Debian and Ubuntu.)