nPostednon September 20, 2014
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nAnconference to explain what sorts of free software is out there, andnwhy free software is a good deal.
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nOr ann“Install-Fest”!
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nThat’s when inexperienced computer users bring theirncomputers and the operating system or program disks that they wish tonuse, and experienced users help them install and get started.
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nOr demonstrationsnof free software products…or discussions…or workshops…
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nOr…?
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nSoftwarenFreedom Day has been held the third Saturday of September since 2004,nwith events held around the world to spread the word about great freensoftware and how to use it.
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nInuse some of the most common sorts of free software, including OpennOffice and Calibre. I use free apps on my phone and free games onnFacebook and a variety of websites. n
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nHerenare some free software programs and websites for kids:
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nStarfalln phonics and ABC exercises online
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nCode-dot-orgn – to learn coding (computer programming), of course!
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nPBS Kidsn has free apps
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nAlsonon this date:
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nGlass artist Dale Chihuly’s birthday
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nScientistnand inventor James Dewar’s birthday
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nAnniversarynof the first patent leather
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nAnniversarynof the first Otis elevators
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nPlannahead:
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nChecknout my Pinterest boards for:
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nSeptembern holidays
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nSeptembern birthdays
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- Historicaln anniversaries in September
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for:
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