@edinburghlinuxcafe @mnd999

From #RepairCafeInternational

"Want to start a Linux Repair Café? We have developed a starter pack to help you do just that (available in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish). Existing Repair Cafés in our network can easily download it via their Repair Café account. You can access it by clicking on the ‘Downloads’ button. Let us know when you’re ready to open, so we can add your café to the world map.

"If you do not yet run a Repair Café within our network, you can register and download the starter pack for a Linux Repair Café.

"All Linux Repair Cafés are marked on the Repair Café International world map. This allows anyone interested to see which Repair Café can help them switch to Linux. You can see which Repair Cafés have gone before you by typing ‘linux’ into the search field."

https://www.repaircafe.org/en/more-and-more-linux-repair-cafes-including-france/

#LinuxInstall #SolarPunkSunday #Linux

More and more Linux Repair Cafés, including France! - Repaircafe

Since the Linux Repair Café became available in five languages, the number of Repair Cafés offering Linux installation has grown rapidly. This is also the case in France. Volunteers from two French Repair Cafés share their experiences and offer advice.

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And if you don't want to buy new, you can upgrade your existing #Intel #MacBook!

I Turned My #IntelMacBook into a #Linux Beast
Feb 20, 2026

"Stop Selling Your Intel Macbook. In this video, I will share my full experience turning my MacBook into a Linux beast, achieving faster speeds, better thermal management, and a cleaner workflow. We Will learn why I made the switch in 2026, the real-world performance gains, and how Linux revives Intel Mac hardware. Whether you’re looking to install Ubuntu, #LinuxMint, or #Fedora on your intel #MacBoo Pro or #MacBookAir, this 2026 guide covers the full transformation. We dive into driver fixes, battery optimization, and why Linux is the best OS for Intel Mac hardware today."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhNg-dSIA9k&t=415s

#SolarPunkSunday #Fixit #RightToRepair #Computers #AppleComputers #IntellMacBooks #LinuxInstall #Linux #Ubuntu #MacBook

I Turned My Intel MacBook into a Linux Beast 🚀

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RE: https://infosec.exchange/@tinker/116171867757917404

I'm still not sure what's rumor and what's real regarding #Windows12.

But if even half of it is true, I can only tip my hat to Microsoft for driving demand for #LinuxInstall parties by rolling out ever sh*ttier and more surveillance-y products.

This (OMG GORGEOUS!) flyer seems like a good template for similar events everywhere.

Top 5 nerdy things to do while New York gets buried in snow

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/nerdy-things-to-do-snowed-in/

I believe credit for this link goes to @BrambleBearSnoring (correct me if I'm wrong).

From Dust to Desktop: How to Revive Your Old #Laptop with #Linux

April 4, 2025 by Martin

Excerpt: "Here’s why Linux is the perfect solution for your old laptop:

- It’s Incredibly Efficient: Lightweight Linux distributions use a fraction of the RAM and CPU power that Windows 10 or 11 demand. This leaves more resources for your applications, making everything feel faster.
- It’s Secure: The underlying architecture of Linux makes it far less susceptible to viruses and malware than Windows. Plus, with ongoing community support, even old systems receive regular security updates.
- It’s Free: The operating system and thousands of high-quality applications (web browsers, office suites, media players) are completely free to download and use.
- It’s Customizable: You can make your Linux desktop look and feel exactly how you want it to. From a macOS-style dock to a classic Windows 2000-era taskbar, the choice is yours."

Learn more:
https://www.linuxnest.com/reviving-old-laptops-with-lightweight-linux-distributions-performance-guide/

#SolarPunkSunday #LinuxInstall #ReuseRepairRestore #OldComputers #Computers #EndOfWindows10

From Dust to Desktop: How to Revive Your Old Laptop with Linux - LINUX NEST

Got an old laptop? Don't toss it! Our guide shows you how to breathe new life into it with a fast, modern, and secure Linux operating system.

LINUX NEST

#EdinburghUK - #LinuxInstallParty @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall

Sun, 22 Feb • 01:30 PM

2.5 hours

Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre
1A Clark Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Free

"#Edinburgh #LinuxCafé is a group of IT professionals that want to help people save money - and reduce #ElectronicWaste along the way.

We can help you:

- Try out #LinuxMint for the first time without installing anything on your computer
- Install Linux Mint if you decide you want it (You can keep Windows too and then choose which one to start when you turn on the computer)
- Transfer your files
- Install your favourite software and show you how to keep it updated

This is a drop-in event, but we are operating informal time slots to help avoid congestion. Please book a slot below and come along with your laptop or a USB stick.

Things to bear in mind before the event:

- Do backup your personal files
- Do bring along your laptop charger
- If you aren't able to bring your device (e.g. a desktop computer), please bring a USB stick with you so we can put Linux Mint on it for you"

https://allevents.in/edinburgh/linux-install-party-inverleith-st-serfs-church-hall/100001982390933647

#SolarPunkSunday #EndOfWindows10 #Computers #LinuxAssistance #ComputerAssistance #LinuxInstall #ReduceEWaste

Linux Install Party @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall

Find tickets & information for Linux Install Party @ Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall. happening at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre, Edinburgh, SC on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

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And now I need a code from my email to sign in to Steam.

So I'm off to download an installer for Proton Mail. Once again, it offers me either .deb or .rpm. The site helpfully tells me that I want .dev for Ubuntu or Debian, which would not help if I did not already know that Mint is a Debian variant.

So I download and double-click the installer, and enter my password yet again.

The whole process takes less time than I took to compose this toot.

#LinuxInstall #microblog #LinuxMint #proton

Möchte gerne auf Linux umsteigen, bin aber ziemlich ahnungslos. Wann und wo kann ich in Bremen Unterstützung finden?
Gerne teilen🤗
#linux #linuxinstall #unplugtrump
Edit: Ihr seid echt der Hammer! Vielen Dank fürs Helfen und Teilen!🙏🤗
Beim nächsten #Repaircafé in #HalleSaale gibt es Extraplatz für Assistenz und Infos zum #LinuxInstall und #FOSS-Lösungen für die Ausstattung.
Wer weiß, ob's da überhaupt Bedarf gibt? 😎
https://dubisthalle.de/repair-cafe-in-halle-gibt-tipps-zur-linux-installation-als-alternative-zu-windows
Repair Café in Halle gibt Tipps zur Linux-Installation als Alternative zu Windows – Du bist Halle