Free Skool:Summer 2013
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Free Skool, Free Software: Beyond Open Source
- The focus of this class will be empowerment through free software.
- We'll need a quick overview of wiki editing as well, so that we can use this wiki for collaboration.
- The facilitators will hammer home the importance of freedom, openness, and the role of FOSS (free/open-source software) in building and maintaining a free Web.
Class Description
Free software (commonly called “open source”) is in most of our pockets, in the mutant forms of Android and iOS. The conflict between human freedom and software surveillance is more real than ever. The dual nature of this technology, and technology in general, presents a challenge for activists, educators, and everyone. Learn about free (as in freedom) software, its history, and what you can do to empower and protect yourself with it.
Time and Location
Classes take place Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST, July 17 thru August 28 at The People's Arts Collective of New Haven:
Optionally, after class sessions can be scheduled, preferably somewhere with beer and the Internet.
Signing Up
There are a few ways to do this, there's a signup sheet at the Free Skool website, but it requires giving your information to Google via Google Docs. You can also just contact the facilitators (listed below) directly, or just show up. Classes are typically 13-16 people, but we have room for (maybe) 20 people and will try to make computers available for participants upon request.
- To edit this wiki, you must request an account.
Facilitators
Sean "Diggity" O'Brien
me@seandiggity.com or sean@webio.me
Tony Baldwin
tony AT tonybaldwin.info
Participants
- List will go here, if you want your name published!
- Please consider joining Foojbook, which will make communication much smoother.
Class Outline
Session 1
July 17, 2013
FOSS Overview
Video
Readings
Freedom Tips
- Block ads and browse the Web more securely.
- Take a look at all the FOSS operations systems out there.
Session 2
July 24, 2013
Readings
Video
Freedom Tips
- Learn about the Windows 7 Sins and how to Upgrade from Windows 8.
- Find out about Mac Mistakes and Malfeatures and see why Apple products are Defective by Design.
Class Materials
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More Resources
- Links to all kinds of cool (and helpful!) stuff.
Libre Recommendations
Videos
Readings
Wiki Editing Help
Tips on editing this wiki.
