This hands-on class introduces free and open-source operating systems like Linux—and explores alternatives such as FreeBSD—to show how anyone can use powerful, community-driven software without licensing costs.
We’ll cover what open-source really means, how these systems differ from Windows and macOS, and how they can extend the life of older computers while giving users more control, privacy, and stability.
What you’ll learn:
No prior Linux experience required—curiosity encouraged. The goal is empowerment, not intimidation.
Dee Brown Library is nestled in the heart of southwest Little Rock and offers patrons a wide variety of adult and children’s books as well as CDs and DVDs. The 13,500-square-feet library, which opened in 2002, provides access to public study rooms, a meeting room, and an outside deck and boardwalk that lead from Baseline Road to the library.