Monthly Archives: June 2014

Computers for Durham Community Support Centre

Here is an example of a project that we’ve completed, taking two old computers out of retirement and putting them to a good use. We’re affiliated to the Durham Community Support Centre, a joint venture between Durham Miners’ Association and … Continue reading

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Free software for everyone: a DIY computer project in Durham

Have you ever wondered why you have to buy a new computer every few years, even if the new one doesn’t do much more than the old one? Perhaps you’ve put an old computer in a cupboard because it doesn’t … Continue reading

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Things you don’t have to pay for, and why

The internet has a lot of services that claim to be “free” in the sense that you don’t have to pay up-front to use them. These are mostly funded by advertising revenues from the websites and by selling information about … Continue reading

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Draft programme for skill-share day on July 26th 2014

UPDATE: This is a draft. The finalised programme is different. Read it here.   Some people like to start the day with a blank flip-chart and take it from there. Others prefer everything to be set out beforehand. In an … Continue reading

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