What we’re about
The Software Freedom School exists to teach the world how to use and why to choose free software.
David L. Willson and Heather L. Willson started SFS in 2013 with Linux Camp.
We feed the whole learner, mind (techie classes), body (delicious food), and spirit (libre software).
We try to have at least two 4-hour gentle hands-on intro classes each month, one 4-day immersion camp each year, and a few study groups.
Our ideal participant loves Free Software, comes to learn with us, and stays to teach with us. Newbies, graduates, veterans, career changers, and enthusiasts are all welcome and wanted with us!
We are a community based company in the Denver area. We want to partner with hacker-spaces, maker-spaces, LUG's, businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, and small, free schools like ours. Our goal is to teach the world how to use and why to choose free software and it would be wonderful if you joined us!
We look forward to meeting you and are excited for you to be part of the libre community!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Python Crash Course Mob: Chapter 4Link visible for attendees$32.00
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Ahoy matey! Welcome to the Python Crash Course mob! If ye be ready to dive into the world of Python, hoist the sails and join us on this coding adventure! Arrr!
In the world of programming mobs, a crew of scallywags gather 'round to tackle coding challenges together. Instead of sailin' solo, each member takes turns as the ship's driver, steering the code ship through treacherous waters. The crew be workin' together to improve the code, just like a pirate crew workin' together to find buried treasure. When the code be shipshape and ready to set sail, the crew moves on to the next challenge. And remember, in a programming mob, it be all hands on deck, savvy? So gather yer crew, hoist the Jolly Roger, and set sail on the high seas of code! Arrr!
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This will be hard fun. We will do the exercises in Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition as a mob. To join in, do the following:
- Buy the book from No Starch Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you like.
- Read Chapters 1 through 3 and do the exercises. When we meet, we will start mobbing at chapter 4 exercise 4-1.
- Join the SFS Mattermost Python Channel for async communication.
- Join this meeting on time.
- Give an encouraging gift to SFS.
During the meeting, we will do the exercises as a mob:
- We will randomly choose a driver from those who have driven least.
- The driver may load their solution to the exercise, if they have one.
- The driver will share the screen on which they will do the writing and testing of the solution.
- The mob will work together to create or improve the solution.
- When everyone understands the solution and is satisfied with it, we'll move on to the next exercise.
When we run out of time, we will:
- Ask learners to give an encouraging gift to SFS.
- Schedule the next mob session with those who wish to continue.
- The Gathering / Software Freedom First Saturday (May)SFS HQ: The Comfy Room, Littleton, CO$16.00
Software Freedom First Saturday: The Gathering
Start your month off right, by building software freedom with your technical friends.
Featuring:
- Alan Robertson - Keeping secrets and voting machines
- Jeff Haemer - A Bit of Bash: How Does a Shell Work?
- Open Mic: Bust out your show-and-tell
Bring:
- A machine, preferably Linux
- A question or an idea
- Maybe a show and tell
Event Details:
- 📹Jeff Haemer - A Bit of Bash: How Does a Shell Work?
One way to understand shells better is to write one. I'll do that in a live demo. To keep it simple, I'll write that shell in bash.
"Really???" Really. "No way!" Way.
Come watch me face plant.
- 🛜
There is a value for value ask of most events, this month is:
Pay what we ask: $16 https://paypal.me/sfs303/16
Or, pay what you choose: pwyc@sofree.us[ If this your first time, show up, see if you like it, and decide our value then. No one will be turned away for lack of payment. ]
This is a hybrid event, in-person preferred.
When you register, you'll be asked whether you're planning to participate in-person or online. We need to know so we can plan seats and snacks.
We use Big Blue Button (it's like Zoom) for our online classroom:
- We also have Mattermost for sharing notes, leaving links, and messaging.
Doors and BBB open at 8:30am.
Those that get there early will take a vote for the rally track before presentations begin (to let everyone know the show is beginning and to take a seat or turn up volume):
- Entropic Time, by Tim Blaise (4:09)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6rVHr6OwjI - The Gathering by Frank Turner (2:39)
- Better Than You by Metallica
This post will evolve with the event plan.
- Software Freedom School - Board Meeting - Open to: Everyone!Link visible for attendees
Join us for our monthly board meeting! Guests are encouraged to come and find out more about the Software Freedom School! 🌐
📆 When: Monthly, first Tuesday.
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 7:55 PM MST
🌍 Where: Online via Video (https://meet.jit.si/softwarefreedomschool)📚 Topic: FLOSS (Free/Libre and Open Source Software) learning & business decisions.
💡 Encouraging: Sharing your ideas, personal experiences, questions, and suggestions to make SFS better.
🤝 Open to: Everyone!
📞 Contact us: Chat with us anytime on Mattermost (https://mattermost.sofree.us).👉 Join us, share your thoughts, and see what SFS is all about! 💻 🌈
*This is a free event*
No prior experience necessary.
We welcome everyone to drop-in, check it out, join, and help contribute together as a community! - The Gathering / Software Freedom First Saturday (June)SFS HQ: The Comfy Room, Littleton, CO$16.00
Software Freedom First Saturday: The Gathering
Start your month off right, by building software freedom with your technical friends.
Featuring:
- Open Mic: Bust out your show-and-tell
Bring:
- A machine, preferably Linux
- A question or an idea
- Maybe a show and tell
Event Details:
- 📹
- 🛜
There is a value for value ask of most events, this month is:
Pay what we ask: $16 https://paypal.me/sfs303/16
Or, pay what you choose: pwyc@sofree.us[ If this your first time, show up, see if you like it, and decide our value then. No one will be turned away for lack of payment. ]
This is a hybrid event, in-person preferred.
When you register, you'll be asked whether you're planning to participate in-person or online. We need to know so we can plan seats and snacks.
We use Big Blue Button (it's like Zoom) for our online classroom:
- We also have Mattermost for sharing notes, leaving links, and messaging.
Doors and BBB open at 8:30am.
Those that get there early will take a vote for the rally track before presentations begin (to let everyone know the show is beginning and to take a seat or turn up volume):
This post will evolve with the event plan.
