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Free class: Give Your Old Computer A Second Life with Free, Open Software



  • Are you thinking of tossing out your computer because it feels sluggish running





your current operating system (OS)?



  • Want to try a different OS like Linux while keeping your existing one?

  • Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.




  • Want to use free software alternatives that have features similar/equivalent to commercial software?




  • Want software freedom from captive proprietary software/platform?

  • Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.




    Join Ray Chew as he explains the various operating systems (Mac, Windows and Linux)


    and the options of free software for your entertainment needs or to help accomplish


    your daily tasks. Learn simple tips on how to upgrade the performance of your


    personal computer/laptop. Learn how free, open source software offers software freedom from “walled gardens”.


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    Ray Chew is an entrepreneur with a socially thoughtful company (www.sojustgreen.com) and his specialty is to provide open and green technology solutions.


    Location: Seattle Public Library – Northeast Branch
    Address: 6801 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98115
    Tel: 206-684-7539


    This class is free and open to the public. It is not sponsored by the Seattle Public Library.


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