Event: LibrePlanet/LibrePlanet/8-6-2014 -Event 1

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Cambridge, MA

Topic: How to Build a GNU/Linux Super Desktop on a Budget

Presenter: Brian DeLacey

Organizer: LibrePlanet Boston

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Akamai Technologies Inc 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA Meet in Akamai Lobby


Description: Want to build your own PC and run your favorite GNU/Linux distro? Brian DeLacey did all the research and suffered the battle wounds, so you don't have to. See how he built a super GNU/Linux desktop for under $400 and get your questions answered.

Brian has recently built GNU/Linux PCs for under $400, under $300 and under $200! Find out how he did it. As an added bonus, Brian will demo the newest Beagle Bone Black running Debian. There is truly something for everyone in this talk. And as always, everyone is welcome so bring a friend.


Transportation & Parking: The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall Square T stop and other public transportation. Metered parking should be available near our location (Ames St, south of Main St, is a good place to look for parking).

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