[GPSCC-chat] FLOSS for ms Windows, Mac and Linux (such as Ubuntu) : was Re: GreenTu & Ubuntu Hours: Computer help for everyone - Th 11th, 18th

[jamboi at rachel.greens.org]

Here's some additional FLOSS/FOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software).
FLOSS for ms Windows:  http://www.opensourcewindows.org/
FLOSS for Mac OS X: http://www.opensourcemac.org/
FLOSS for Linux: basically almost all Linux software is FLOSS.
Ubuntu: An easy to use member of the Linux family:  http://Ubuntu.com
Mint Linux: Another very easy to use Linux distribution:
http://www.linuxmint.com/

http://www.fossweb.com/

More about what FLOSS is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open_source_software


Clarification: The English word 'free' has several meanings including that
of 1) no cost and 2) liberated.  The term FLOSS is talking specifically
about the liberated part.  But in by far most all of the cases it just so
happens that FLOSS software is also no cost or low-cost.

Drew Johnson
GreenTu Founder
nUboon2Age at gmail.com
408-520-1652

> Hey all,
>
> Ubunutu (pronounced like oo-boon-too), is an absolutely free alternative
> operating system for your PC or Mac. Surf the web, read email, create
> documents, edit documents and choose from thousands of free applications.
> Ubuntu is fast, easy and best of its 100% free!
>
> GreenTu is a cooperative i've founded that is helping people to use Ubuntu
> and other FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) to make their computing
> effective and fun.  FLOSS equips people with free/affordable and
> appropriate technology and is especially tailor made for empowering Green
> activists.  If you are interested in being a part of GreenTu or getting
> some computer help or training from GreenTu please feel free to contact me
> and leave a message at 408-520-1652.
>
> There are two upcoming casual (and newcomer-friendly) opportunities for
> people to come and learn more about Ubuntu: 'Ubuntu Hour' events.  Ubuntu
> Hour is a casual social event at a cafe where Ubuntu OS fans can hang out,
> discuss and get help with Ubuntu.  All are welcome!  These are put on by
> the volunteer Ubuntu California Local Community Team, which i'm a member
> of.
>
> 1) SJ Ubuntu Hour this upcoming Thu:
> http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/551/detail/
> 2) MV Ubuntu Hour, following Thur
> http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/550/detail/,
>
> Come join us for Silicon Valley's Ubuntu Hour #2, this time in San Jose:
>
>     * Date: Thursday: November 11, 2010
>       Time: 7ish-8pmish
>       Philz Coffee
>       118 Paseo de San Antonio,
>       San Jose, CA 95112
>       Cafe: 408-971-4212
>       Details and RSVP, : http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/551/detail/
>       A few blocks from Caltrain, VTA bus and light rail and next to SJ
> State. A 'green' coffee shop with wifi nex
>
> & #3 in Mountain View where we did #1
>
>     * Date: Thursday: November 18, 2010
>       Time: 7ish-8pmish
>       Red Rock Coffee: 2nd floor
>       201 Castro St.
>       Mountain View, CA 94041
>       (650) 967-4473
>       Details and RXVP: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/550/detail/,
>       A few blocks from Caltrain, VTA bus and light rail. They have
> sandwiches, free wifi and coffee shop type drinks.
>
>
> You can call leave a message for me at 408-520-1652
>
> Drew Johnson
> GreenTu e-mail address: nUboon2Age at gmail.com
>