Can you read l33t speak? Identify geeks through history? Name that video game tune? Name pi out really far? If so, you will want to come to Free Geek's Geekathlon. This quiz bowl will feature ten intense rounds of questions focusing on the history of computers and the internet, with fabulous prizes from local sponsors -- all for a good cause: helping the needy get nerdy!

With Free Geek Twin Cities finally moving into a space, we need to start making rent and getting other people involved. So, come to Grumpy's next Saturday and test your knowledge and help out a good cause!

Free Geek (TC Open Circuit) has leased a space at 34th St S and Chicago in Minneapolis!

It is an awesome building that is getting fixed up right now and will have other cool organizations in the building as well (like a thrift store).

We should be able to be fully in by October 1st and hopefully be able to do some set up before that.

We are having a meeting at 11AM this Saturday at the Walker Library. We want you to be there! We are at the point where we need to start looking at technical details and start getting the word out and fundraising. So, if you are interested in those things, please come; or if you just have a desire to help, we can find something for you.

Toby Miller provides an interesting summary of the waste problem caused by the planned obsolescence of personal electronics -- and hey, if this inspires you, join us for our next Free Geek meeting (April 5th at Common Roots Cafe)!

Free Geek Needs You!

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is Sunday 21 September 2008 at 3PM at Sundays Energy

Where are we at?

We are currently applying to get funding for a space so that FGTC can operate. We still need lots of things to be done and time is limited between the people that are currently involved. We need some more volunteers to help get this great project off the ground.

What can you do?

Drupal Daze Registration is now open!

Drupal Daze is a two-day Twin cities Drupal conference. Register now.

Description

A discussion based class, where each session will focus on learning a specific technology topic.

This is not a lab environment and more focused on discussion and abstracting. A laptop is not required but will probably be beneficial to the discussion. You can lead a session if you like.

Open Circuit presentation on using the RNC as an opportunity for neighborhood-based wireless technology and demonstration of Open Mesh for sharing wireless signals.

Where:
Arise! Bookstore
2441 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis 55405

When:
Thursday 19 June 2008 at 07:30 PM

Thanks to the folks who organized Minnebar this weekend. We all had a great time and were excited to meet other folks who are into using technology to better our community. We hope you will be inspired to join us!

Also, we are in the early stages of organizing a second Drupal event: Drupal Daze. It will take place July 18-20. Let us know if you are interested in presented or planning at admin@tcopencircuit.org.

Open Circuit will be at Minnebar this weekend, Sat. May 10th at Coffman Union. Come to our session to find out about what we're up to and how to get involved!

Minnebar information >>

I've just woken up from a crazy weekend at the f1 web challenge, hosted by sierra bravo. Thanks to all the sponsors, my awesome team from twin cities open circuit, and Shira from Doorstep Healthcare Services.