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'''Free Geek''' is a [[non-profit organization]] started in [[Portland, Oregon]] in the year [[2000]]. The largely [[volunteer]]-run organization specializes in [[recycling]] and [[reuse|reusing]] used [[computer]] equipment. The computers they build are given to other non-profit organizations or to participants in Free Geek's adoption program in which volunteers receive a free computer upon completion of 24 hours of service.

== Programs ==
The standard computer built at Free Geek is the ''FreekBox''. Built from [[donation|donated]] parts, they can be earned by any individual in exchange for 24 hours of volunteer work at the ''[[community technology center|Community Technology Center]]'' (the Free Geek building in Portland). Alternatively, volunteers who agree to complete six computers can learn to build FreekBoxes. Build volunteers can keep the sixth computer they complete for personal use.

Free Geek also runs a [[thrift store]] where the general public can purchase reconditioned equipment. Volunteers get a 50% discount.

== The FreekBox ==
FreekBoxes are built to be as similar as possible to each other. This is what goes into a Freekbox (specifications expressed as ranges may fall anywhere within that range):

; [[Central_processing_unit|Processor]]: [[Pentium]] III 700 - 866mHz
; [[Random access memory|RAM]]: 256 MB
; [[Computer storage|Storage]]
: [[Hard disk|Hard drive]]: 11 - 19.0 GB
: [[CD-ROM]]: 40X-52X
: [[Floppy disk]]: 3 1/2" 1.44 MB floppy
; [[Computer networking|Networking]]
: [[Ethernet]]: PCI 10/100 Bt
: [[Modem]]: 56k internal
; [[Output]]
: [[Computer display|Monitor]]: 17" CRT
: [[Video card]]: AGP capable of 1024x768
: [[Speakers]]: external
: [[Sound card|Sound]]: Onboard or PCI
; [[Input]]
: [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]]: 104 key standard
: [[Mouse (computing)|Mouse]]: 3 button scroll

The other important characteristic of the FreekBox is the [[software]]. FreekBoxes run [[Ubuntu (Linux distribution)|Ubuntu]] [[GNU/Linux]] and other [[Free Software|Free]] and [[Open Source Software]].

When someone gets a FreekBox, they are entitled to a class where they may learn basic computer use. Free Geek also offers phone and drop-in [[technical support]] to people who have earned a computer and taken the class.

==Other Free Geek locations==
In addition to Portland, a number of other cities have started their own Free Geek organizations.

* [[Olympia, WA]] - http://www.fgoly.org
* [[Chicago|Chicago, IL]] - http://www.freegeekchicago.org
* [[Missoula, MT]] - http://www.freegeekmissoula.org
* [[Columbus, OH]] - http://freegeekcolumbus.org

==See also==
*[[Recycling]]
*[[Computer recycling]]

==External links==

*[http://www.freegeek.org Official Free Geek website]
*[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Main_Page Free Geek wiki]
*[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Free_Geek_Principles Free Geek Principles]
*[http://flickr.com/groups/freegeek/pool/ Free Geek pool] on [[flickr.com]]

[[Category:Recycling organisations]]
[[Category:Non-profit organizations]]
[[Category:2000 establishments]]
[[Category:Electronic waste]]
[[Category:Regiving]]

{{wikipedia|Free Geek}}

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 '''Free Geek''' is a [[Wikipedia:non-profit organization]] started in [[Wikipedia:Portland, Oregon]] in the year [[Wikipedia:2000]].  The largely [[Wikipedia:volunteer]]-run organization specializes in [[Wikipedia:recycling]] and [[Wikipedia:reuse|reusing]] used [[Wikipedia:computer]] equipment.  The computers they build are given to other non-profit organizations or to participants in Free Geek's adoption program in which volunteers receive a free computer upon completion of 24 hours of service.
 == Programs ==
 The standard computer built at Free Geek is the ''FreekBox''.  Built from [[Wikipedia:donation|donated]] parts, they can be earned by any individual in exchange for 24 hours of volunteer work at the ''[[Wikipedia:community technology center|Community Technology Center]]'' (the Free Geek building in Portland).  Alternatively, volunteers who agree to complete six computers can learn to build FreekBoxes. Build volunteers can keep the sixth computer they complete for personal use.
+{{wikipedia|Free Geek}}
 Free Geek also runs a [[Wikipedia:thrift store]] where the general public can purchase reconditioned equipment. Volunteers get a 50% discount.
 == The FreekBox ==
 FreekBoxes are built to be as similar as possible to each other. This is what goes into a Freekbox (specifications expressed as ranges may fall anywhere within that range):
+[[File:Free Geekguin.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Free Geek [[Wikipedia:Tux|penguin mascot]] and banner at Free Geek Vancouver]]
 ; [[Wikipedia:Central_processing_unit|Processor]]: [[Wikipedia:Pentium]] III 700 - 866mHz
 ; [[Wikipedia:Random access memory|RAM]]: 256 MB
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 ==Other Free Geek locations==
 In addition to Portland, a number of other cities have started their own Free Geek organizations.
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 [[Category:Recycling organisations]][[Category:Non-profit organizations]][[Category:2000 establishments]][[Category:Electronic waste]][[Category:Regiving]][[Category:Philanthropic organizations]]

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-'''Free Geek''' is a [[non-profit organization]] started in [[Portland, Oregon]] in the year [[2000]].  The largely [[volunteer]]-run organization specializes in [[recycling]] and [[reuse|reusing]] used [[computer]] equipment.  The computers they build are given to other non-profit organizations or to participants in Free Geek's adoption program in which volunteers receive a free computer upon completion of 24 hours of service.
+'''Free Geek''' is a [[Wikipedia:non-profit organization]] started in [[Wikipedia:Portland, Oregon]] in the year [[Wikipedia:2000]].  The largely [[Wikipedia:volunteer]]-run organization specializes in [[Wikipedia:recycling]] and [[Wikipedia:reuse|reusing]] used [[Wikipedia:computer]] equipment.  The computers they build are given to other non-profit organizations or to participants in Free Geek's adoption program in which volunteers receive a free computer upon completion of 24 hours of service.
 == Programs ==
-The standard computer built at Free Geek is the ''FreekBox''.  Built from [[donation|donated]] parts, they can be earned by any individual in exchange for 24 hours of volunteer work at the ''[[community technology center|Community Technology Center]]'' (the Free Geek building in Portland).  Alternatively, volunteers who agree to complete six computers can learn to build FreekBoxes. Build volunteers can keep the sixth computer they complete for personal use.
+The standard computer built at Free Geek is the ''FreekBox''.  Built from [[Wikipedia:donation|donated]] parts, they can be earned by any individual in exchange for 24 hours of volunteer work at the ''[[Wikipedia:community technology center|Community Technology Center]]'' (the Free Geek building in Portland).  Alternatively, volunteers who agree to complete six computers can learn to build FreekBoxes. Build volunteers can keep the sixth computer they complete for personal use.
-Free Geek also runs a [[thrift store]] where the general public can purchase reconditioned equipment. Volunteers get a 50% discount.
+Free Geek also runs a [[Wikipedia:thrift store]] where the general public can purchase reconditioned equipment. Volunteers get a 50% discount.
 == The FreekBox ==
 FreekBoxes are built to be as similar as possible to each other. This is what goes into a Freekbox (specifications expressed as ranges may fall anywhere within that range):
-; [[Central_processing_unit|Processor]]: [[Pentium]] III 700 - 866mHz
+; [[Wikipedia:Central_processing_unit|Processor]]: [[Wikipedia:Pentium]] III 700 - 866mHz
-; [[Random access memory|RAM]]: 256 MB
+; [[Wikipedia:Random access memory|RAM]]: 256 MB
-; [[Computer storage|Storage]]
+; [[Wikipedia:Computer storage|Storage]]
-: [[Hard disk|Hard drive]]: 11 - 19.0 GB
+: [[Wikipedia:Hard disk|Hard drive]]: 11 - 19.0 GB
-: [[CD-ROM]]: 40X-52X
+: [[Wikipedia:CD-ROM]]: 40X-52X
-: [[Floppy disk]]: 3 1/2" 1.44 MB floppy
+: [[Wikipedia:Floppy disk]]: 3 1/2" 1.44 MB floppy
-; [[Computer networking|Networking]]
+; [[Wikipedia:Computer networking|Networking]]
-: [[Ethernet]]: PCI 10/100 Bt
+: [[Wikipedia:Ethernet]]: PCI 10/100 Bt
-: [[Modem]]: 56k internal
+: [[Wikipedia:Modem]]: 56k internal
-; [[Output]]
+; [[Wikipedia:Output]]
-: [[Computer display|Monitor]]: 17" CRT
+: [[Wikipedia:Computer display|Monitor]]: 17" CRT
-: [[Video card]]: AGP capable of 1024x768
+: [[Wikipedia:Video card]]: AGP capable of 1024x768
-: [[Speakers]]: external
+: [[Wikipedia:Speakers]]: external
-: [[Sound card|Sound]]: Onboard or PCI
+: [[Wikipedia:Sound card|Sound]]: Onboard or PCI
-; [[Input]]
+; [[Wikipedia:Input]]
-: [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]]: 104 key standard
+: [[Wikipedia:Computer keyboard|Keyboard]]: 104 key standard
-: [[Mouse (computing)|Mouse]]: 3 button scroll
+: [[Wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|Mouse]]: 3 button scroll
-The other important characteristic of the FreekBox is the [[software]]. FreekBoxes run [[Ubuntu (Linux distribution)|Ubuntu]] [[GNU/Linux]] and other [[Free Software|Free]] and [[Open Source Software]].
+The other important characteristic of the FreekBox is the [[Wikipedia:software]]. FreekBoxes run [[Wikipedia:Ubuntu (Linux distribution)|Ubuntu]] [[Wikipedia:GNU/Linux]] and other [[Wikipedia:Free Software|Free]] and [[Wikipedia:Open Source Software]].
-When someone gets a FreekBox, they are entitled to a class where they may learn basic computer use. Free Geek also offers phone and drop-in [[technical support]] to people who have earned a computer and taken the class.
+When someone gets a FreekBox, they are entitled to a class where they may learn basic computer use. Free Geek also offers phone and drop-in [[Wikipedia:technical support]] to people who have earned a computer and taken the class.
 ==Other Free Geek locations==
 In addition to Portland, a number of other cities have started their own Free Geek organizations.
-* [[Olympia, WA]] - http://www.fgoly.org
+* [[Wikipedia:Olympia, WA]] - http://www.fgoly.org
-* [[Chicago|Chicago, IL]] - http://www.freegeekchicago.org
+* [[Wikipedia:Chicago|Chicago, IL]] - http://www.freegeekchicago.org
-* [[Missoula, MT]] - http://www.freegeekmissoula.org
+* [[Wikipedia:Missoula, MT]] - http://www.freegeekmissoula.org
-* [[Columbus, OH]] - http://freegeekcolumbus.org
+* [[Wikipedia:Columbus, OH]] - http://freegeekcolumbus.org
 ==See also==
-*[[Recycling]]
+*[[Wikipedia:Recycling]]
-*[[Computer recycling]]
+*[[Wikipedia:Computer recycling]]
 ==External links==
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 *[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Main_Page Free Geek wiki]
 *[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Free_Geek_Principles Free Geek Principles]
-*[http://flickr.com/groups/freegeek/pool/ Free Geek pool] on [[flickr.com]]
+*[http://flickr.com/groups/freegeek/pool/ Free Geek pool] on [[Wikipedia:flickr.com]]
-[[Category:Recycling organisations]]
+[[Category:Recycling organisations]][[Category:Non-profit organizations]][[Category:2000 establishments]][[Category:Electronic waste]][[Category:Regiving]][[Category:Philanthropic organizations]]
 [[Category:Non-profit organizations]]
 [[Category:2000 establishments]]
 [[Category:Electronic waste]]
 [[Category:Regiving]]
 {{wikipedia|Free Geek}}