Download Slides & other resources used at those events, or simply revel in the past.
Fri 02.06.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 23.05.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 12.05.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 09.05.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | HG F 33.1
Wed 03.05.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | HG F 33.1
TBD
Thu 27.04.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Mon 24.04.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Tue 18.04.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Git is the state-of-the-art version control system, taking away the pain of continuously changing file versions. Keep track of who changed what, when and why, and revert changes easily.
GitLab allows you to save the files to the cloud, giving you a secure backup location and enabling easy collaboration. Never lose your files again, and coordinate changes in even bigger projects with ease.
This course gives you a solid understanding of git and GitLab, including its basic concepts.
We will have exercise breaks where you can apply the concepts at your own pace.
Wed 05.04.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 04.04.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Linux is well-known for being configurable and fitting many different styles of use. But what can you do with it?
Our goal in the Linux Toolbox course is to introduce a large range of tools and to teach you how you can profit from them. We'll show you typical tasks that Linux is good at, such as renaming hundreds of files, searching and replacing text, automatic downloading etc.. This way, you'll be able to recognize those tasks in the wild and don't have to do them by hand.
Linux has many useful tools, so we don't intend to cover them all in detail. We'll instead take a sweeping glance to cover as many use cases as possible and provide you with learning resources if you want to delve deeper into a topic. Most of the course will take place on the command line, but no prerequisite knowledge is required.
Thu 30.03.2023 17:30 - 21:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Thu 23.03.2023 17:30 - 21:00 | UZH Y-01-F-08
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Tue 21.03.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 14.03.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | HG F 33.1
In this course you will learn about the wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, some of the most useful software tools available for them, as well as the philosophy that made them so successful.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts.
Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Fri 10.03.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Thu 09.03.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | UZH KOL-F-117
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter.
This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel.
Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Learn how you can regain full control over your data!
Thu 23.02.2023 18:15 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 16.12.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 02.12.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Mon 28.11.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 18.11.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | HG G 26.5
Planning and executing a good backup strategy is crucial to avoid loosing our data. Unfortunately, most people learn this the hard way! In this Spotlight session we will explain a few general rules to plan our backups, and then we will see how to actually implement our strategy with the free software Borg.
Tue 15.11.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 08.11.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | HG E 33.1
Constant surveillance has ceased to be a dystopic scenario, it has rather become a dull reality. We will look into how our phones are being used to spy on us, and how we can escape this surveillance. Additionally, concepts of privacy and security will be explained so that you can develop a consistent threat mitigation strategy suited for your needs.
Fri 04.11.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Mon 31.10.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 28.10.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Git is the state-of-the-art version control system, taking away the pain of continuously changing file versions. Keep track of who changed what, when and why, and revert changes easily.
GitLab allows you to save the files to the cloud, giving you a secure backup location and enabling easy collaboration. Never lose your files again, and coordinate changes in even bigger projects with ease.
This course gives you a solid understanding of git and GitLab, including its basic concepts.
We will have exercise breaks where you can apply the concepts at your own pace.
Thu 20.10.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Mon 17.10.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Linux is well-known for being configurable and fitting many different styles of use. But what can you do with it?
Our goal in the Linux Toolbox course is to introduce a large range of tools and to teach you how you can profit from them. We'll show you typical tasks that Linux is good at, such as renaming hundreds of files, searching and replacing text, automatic downloading etc.. This way, you'll be able to recognize those tasks in the wild and don't have to do them by hand.
Linux has many useful tools, so we don't intend to cover them all in detail. We'll instead take a sweeping glance to cover as many use cases as possible and provide you with learning resources if you want to delve deeper into a topic. Most of the course will take place on the command line, but no prerequisite knowledge is required.
Wed 12.10.2022 17:30 - 21:00 | UZH Y-01-F-08
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Mon 10.10.2022 17:30 - 21:00 | Student Project House (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich)
This event is a collaboration with Student Project House.
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Fri 07.10.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | HG E 33.1
In this course you will learn about the wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, some of the most useful software tools available for them, as well as the philosophy that made them so successful.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts.
Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Mon 03.10.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Thu 29.09.2022 18:15 - 20:00 | UZH KOL-E-18
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter.
This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel.
Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Learn how you can regain full control over your data!
Tue 27.09.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 20.07.2022 18:00 - 23:00 | BonesKlinic Spelunke (Austrasse 19, 8045 Zürich)
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends. This time, we will be in the mead bar in Wiedikon.
Mon 23.05.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E 14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Thu 12.05.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 10.05.2022 17:15 - 19:00 | HG E 33.3
Constant surveillance has ceased to be a dystopic scenario, it has rather become a dull reality. We will look into how our phones are being used to spy on us, and how we can escape this surveillance. Additionally, concepts of privacy and security will be explained so that you can develop a consistent threat mitigation strategy suited for your needs.
Thu 28.04.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 26.04.2022 17:15 - 19:00 | HG E 33.3
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Wed 06.04.2022 17:15 - 19:00 | HG E 33.3
Linux is well-known for being configurable and fitting many different styles of use. But what can you do with it?
Our goal in the Linux Toolbox course is to introduce a large range of tools and to teach you how you can profit from them. We'll show you typical tasks that Linux is good at, such as renaming hundreds of files, searching and replacing text, automatic downloading etc.. This way, you'll be able to recognize those tasks in the wild and don't have to do them by hand.
Linux has many useful tools, so we don't intend to cover them all in detail. We'll instead take a sweeping glance to cover as many use cases as possible and provide you with learning resources if you want to delve deeper into a topic. Most of the course will take place on the command line, but no prerequisite knowledge is required.
Tue 05.04.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E 14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 30.03.2022 17:15 - 19:00 | HG E 33.3
Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Thu 24.03.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E 14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 23.03.2022 17:30 - 21:00 | HG F 1
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Wed 16.03.2022 17:15 - 19:00 | HG E 5
In this course you will learn about the wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, some of the most useful software tools available for them, as well as the philosophy that made them so successful.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts.
Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Thu 10.03.2022 18:00 - 20:00 | CAB E 14
Join our Stammtisch! We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a drink and discuss upcoming technical trends.
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 12.05.2021 18:00 - 20:00 | Offline if possible
The weather is getting better, Corona is getting (somewhat) weaker; it is time for a Stammtisch!
We meet in a casual atmosphere, drink a (non-alcoholic?) beer and have a chat about technical/educational/societal trends... Come join us!
We can also help with some Linux problem, just bring your laptop.
Use the contact form, or write directly to info (at) thealternative.ch, so we can include you in the invitation.
Fri 07.05.2021 17:15 - 18:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
Take a deeper look into how a PDF file is structured, and learn about the pro / cons of the file format. As part of this talk, we will look at the PDF and TTF specification and a (unfinished) PDF compiler (=a program that creates PDFs). At the end of this talk, you can create a minimal PDF from scratch in a text editor.
Thu 29.04.2021 17:15 - 18:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
IT projects are notoriously late and over budget. Technical skills are usually not the problem; but scope creep, unresolved dependencies and too optimistic forecasts are.
We will look at how you can realistically estimate effort and forecast results, and what tasks are necessary throughout the project to be able to actually deliver. The course takes the point of view of an IT Freelancer, but the tools are universal and may be applied to different contexts.
Wed 28.04.2021 17:15 - 19:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
In this course we are going to take a short look at running Linux on not Intel-based architectures. What alternatives are there and why would you use them? What works and what doesn't? Where are problems and portability pitfalls? Does the promise of portability Open Source promises really hold up to reality?
Mon 26.04.2021 17:15 - 19:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
This is a crash course into web development. Do you want to create your own personal (research?) webpage, customize a theme, or event want to become a web developer? This will help you to get started.
We will introduce HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP and add some design / user experience on the way. You need no prior knowledge, and need not to be a programmer (although we will of course write code)!
Fri 23.04.2021 17:15 - 18:00 | Online
The course will be broadcast online
Like many others, we found ourselves having to move to online meetings - specifically Zoom, after the ETH closed in the beginning of March 2020. When recording with Zoom, a nice feature is the ability to save the audio of different people to individual files, allowing easy editing in post. Unfortunately, Zoom decided to trim any silences found in those audio tracks and as such they become impossible to sync in post. Thus I decided to reverse engineer Zoom, specifically how they store the temporary recording files and hopefully extract the full untouched audio tracks.
In this talk, I will go through the journey taken, to go from not knowing what part of Zoom handles recordings to fully extracting all data from the temporary files. Attendees will learn important aspects when reverse engineering any software as well as file formats. Furthermore, they will see common pitfalls and difficulties I encountered, specifically with C++ software. I will explore all of this, in the context of how the Zoom recording and transcoding architecture works, as well as the custom file format Zoom uses.
Mon 19.04.2021 17:15 - 19:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
Git is the state-of-the-art version control system, taking away the pain of continuously changing file versions. Keep track of who changed what, when and why, and revert changes easily.
GitLab allows you to save the files to the cloud, giving you a secure backup location and enabling easy collaboration. Never lose your files again, and coordinate changes in even bigger projects with ease.
This course gives you a solid understanding of git and GitLab, including its basic concepts.
We will have exercise breaks where you can apply the concepts at your own pace.
Fri 16.04.2021 17:15 - 19:00 | Online | recording
The course will be broadcast online
Linux is well-known for being configurable and fitting many different styles of use. But what can you do with it?
Our goal in the Linux Toolbox course is to introduce a large range of tools and to teach you how you can profit from them. We'll show you typical tasks that Linux is good at, such as renaming hundreds of files, searching and replacing text, automatic downloading etc.. This way, you'll be able to recognize those tasks in the wild and don't have to do them by hand.
Linux has many useful tools, so we don't intend to cover them all in detail. We'll instead take a sweeping glance to cover as many use cases as possible and provide you with learning resources if you want to delve deeper into a topic. Most of the course will take place on the command line, but no prerequisite knowledge is required.
Wed 14.04.2021 17:15 - 19:00 | Online
The course will be broadcast online
In this course you will learn about the wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, some of the most useful software tools available for them, as well as the philosophy that made them so successful.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts.
Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Tue 10.11.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | https://jitsi.thealternative.ch/spotlight-2-vim
The year is 2020 AD. All writing is entirely dominated by modern text editors. All writing? No! An unfaltering editor by the name of Vim still resists capitulation.
In this talk we show why a 29-year-old text editor is still highly relevant and discuss its design, features and future. We start with an introduction to Vim and then delve into some of its more advanced features.
Wed 04.11.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | https://jitsi.thealternative.ch/spotlight-1-unix-history
Learn about the origins of Unix, one of the predecessors of Linux which is still very much relevant and in use today.
Mon 02.11.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | https://jitsi.thealternative.ch/bash-scripting-workshop
Take your new abilities a step further: Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs - with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Note that we highly recommend visiting "The Console Toolkit" if you have no prior experience with the Linux terminal.
Thu 29.10.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, E 7
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it.
Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course.
We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow.
Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Mon 26.10.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 1
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it.
Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course.
We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow.
Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Thu 22.10.2020 17:30 - 21:30 | Online (https://video.meeting.uzh.ch/TheAlternative)
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Tue 20.10.2020 17:30 - 21:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 7
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization.
You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it.
Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices.
If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Tue 13.10.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 7
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Now that you know the ethical advantages of Free Software, in this course you will learn about a wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, as well as some of the most useful software tools available for them.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts.
Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Thu 08.10.2020 17:30 - 19:00 | University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland, KOH-B-10
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter.
This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel.
Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Learn how you can regain full control over your data!
Thu 28.05.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, 2nd floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 20.05.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 05.05.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, 2nd floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Thu 23.04.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 21.04.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 5
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
If you have a modern computer, it is impossible to run only free software on it. Hidden from plain sight, management engines and service processors are running and firmware needs to be flashed, all of whose operating systems and programs can only be distributed as binary blobs by the hardware vendors. This talk shines a light into this world dominated by closed-source software.
Wed 08.04.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 5
All Corona safety measures can be implemented, and the room reservation is confirmed.
Take your new abilities a step further: Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Note that we highly recommend visiting "The Console Toolkit" if you have no prior experience with the Linux terminal.
Mon 06.04.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, F 7
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Fri 03.04.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Thu 02.04.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, 2nd floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 31.03.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 5
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Docker has revolutionized the way we work at Beekeeper AG. It allows us to easily deploy our software and guarantees that the runtime environment we have locally is identical to the one we use in production. But how does it work, and how can it be used effectively? What exactly is this magic that allows us to run our software on any platform without deviation? Why is that so important, and how could it be useful to you?
Prepare for a Docker deep dive and learn how this technology can help you in developing your own applications. No previous knowledge required.
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Thu 26.03.2020 17:00 - 21:30 | University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland, Y01-F-49 and Y01-F-08
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Note that you can sign up in one of 4 time slots each day. You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Tue 24.03.2020 17:00 - 21:30 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Note that you can sign up in one of 4 time slots each day. You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Wed 18.03.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 17.03.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
All classroom teaching has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Now that you know the ethical advantages of Free Software, in this course you will learn about a wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, as well as some of the most useful software tools available for them.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts. Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Thu 05.03.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, 2nd floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 26.02.2020 17:15 - 19:00 | University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland, KOL F 117
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter. This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel. Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Learn how you can regain full control over your data!
Fri 21.02.2020 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 20.12.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Nik's Hütte, HCI Plaza, SSC/Alumni Hosting
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Wed 11.12.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 26.11.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, ground floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Fri 15.11.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Mon 11.11.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
Software is an indispensable tool for data analysis in particular and science in general. To the modern researcher, the computer is like an extension of the mind. Just like an efficient mind is free of second-hand preconceptions and hidden assumptions, an efficient software environment is free of second-hand precompiled code and hidden dependencies.
In this lecture you will learn how dependency management puts YOU in the driver's seat, and makes the scientific software you use and the work you use it for clean, transparent, and reproducible.
Tue 05.11.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 33.1
Linux is known for its exceptional tooling when it comes to software development. This talk will highlight the part of the tooling related to debugging by showing off some of the most important tools, explaining the basics of their functionality and usage. From segfaults to deadlocks, it will hopefully give you the tools to deal with any of them.
The talk only requires familiarity with C.
Thu 31.10.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, ground floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 29.10.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 7
Take your new abilities a step further: Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Note that we highly recommend visiting "The Console Toolkit" if you have no prior experience with the Linux terminal.
Fri 25.10.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Mon 21.10.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 7
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best out of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Thu 17.10.2019 17:00 - 21:30 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 7
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Note that you can sign up in one of 4 time slots each day. You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Tue 15.10.2019 17:00 - 21:30 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG E 7
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer.
Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Note that you can sign up in one of 4 time slots each day. You may of course stay longer than the indicated time should we encounter issues with installing Linux on your laptop.
ChromeBooks (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Mon 14.10.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a mead and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 08.10.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland, HG F 3
Now that you know the ethical advantages of Free Software, in this course you will learn about a wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, as well as some of the most useful software tools available for them.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts. Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Fri 04.10.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland, KOL F 117
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter. This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel. Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Learn how you can regain full control over your data!
Thu 03.10.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Austrasse 19, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
At this Stammtisch, we will be able to buy beverages at Spelunke (with its well-known BonesKlinic mead) in Zürich Wiedikon. Therefore, we won't bring any beer.
Fri 20.09.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, 2nd floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. Come join us!
If you have troubles with Linux, bring your Laptop and we will be glad to help.
Tue 21.05.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, ground floor, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Our Website:
www.thealternative.ch
Tue 14.05.2019 17:30 - 19:00 | ETHZ HG E 5
https://www.thealternative.ch/rms
Thu 09.05.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
At this Stammtisch, we will be able to buy beverages at Thirstday Bar. Therefore, we won't bring any beer. It is possible to go to Exbeerience that evening as well.
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
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Mon 29.04.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
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www.thealternative.ch
Fri 12.04.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
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Tue 02.04.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 7, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Note that we highly recommend visiting "The Console Toolkit" if you have no prior experience with the Linux terminal.
You are required to bring your own Linux laptop to work on. If that is not possible for you, please contact us and we will try to help you out.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Guide (pdf)
Bash Guide (url)
Exercises (pdf)
Solutions (pdf)
Fri 29.03.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 7, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Important note:
This is a two-part course, so make sure you sign up for both!
Also, remember to bring your Linux laptop in order to follow along with the examples and solve the exercises.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Exercises (pdf)
Exercises (zip)
Wed 27.03.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Our Website:
www.thealternative.ch
Mon 25.03.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 7 , Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Important note:
This is a two-part course, so make sure you sign up for both!
Also, remember to bring your Linux laptop in order to follow along with the examples and solve the exercises.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Exercises (pdf)
Exercises (zip)
Thu 21.03.2019 17:15 - 21:30 | ETH HG F 7, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. It's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Note: This offers the same content as the first course.
Important Note:
Microsoft Surface (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on these devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether, and instead go for a vendor that does not have their own proprietary OS (such as Lenovo, HP or Dell)
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 18.03.2019 17:15 - 21:30 | ETH HG F 7, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. It's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Important Note:
Microsoft Surface (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on these devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether, and instead go for a vendor that does not have their own proprietary OS (such as Lenovo, HP or Dell)
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Fri 15.03.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 7, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
In this course you will get to know about a wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, as well as some of the most useful software tools available for them.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts. Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
Slides (pdf)
Software Recommendations (pdf)
Tue 12.03.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
We meet in a casual atmosphere, have a beer and discuss upcoming technical trends. We also help if you run into trouble with Linux, just bring your computer.
Mon 11.03.2019 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL F 118, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter. This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel. Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Slides (pdf)
Mon 25.02.2019 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
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www.thealternative.ch
Fri 21.12.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Zürich AKI, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
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Thu 06.12.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Location to be announced...
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Tue 20.11.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Kath. Hochschulgemeinde AKI, Kath. Hochschulgemeinde AKI, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Location to be announced...
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Thu 08.11.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Location to be announced...
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Fri 26.10.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
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Thu 25.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG E 5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Did you ever want to run two operating systems on the same computer simultaneously? Install Windows or a different Linux distro temporarily without the need to wipe your current OS from your laptop? Or emulate a Raspberry Pi or other platforms on your home PC? Do you want to build and test virtual "hardware" devices by yourself, without needing a multi-billion dollar manufacturing facility to produce them? Do you want to find out how huge companies can build an infrastructure with close to zero hardware malfunctions? Or do you just want to feel like the Architect from The Matrix?
All of this you can do by using open source tools on your Linux machine! Come to the talk about Virtual Computers for Real-Life Scenarios, for an overview, and some hands-on experience!
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Handout (pdf)
Mon 22.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn how you can use Bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a scripting language that is designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to backup your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—with Bash, you can do it at a keystroke.
Note that we highly recommend visiting "The Console Toolkit" if you have no prior experience with the Linux terminal.
You are required to bring your own Linux laptop to work on. If that is not possible for you, please contact us and we will try to help you out.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Guide (pdf)
Bash Guide (url)
Exercises (pdf)
Solutions (pdf)
Wed 17.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Important note:
This is a two-part course, so make sure you sign up for both!
Also, remember to bring your Linux laptop in order to follow along with the examples and solve the exercises.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Exercises (pdf)
Exercises (zip)
Mon 15.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2 , Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Now that you have your Linux system up and running, it's time to make the best of it. Learn how to utilize the console and work towards mastering it in this two-part course. We will start with the basics, and present you some useful terminal applications designed to simplify your workflow. Furthermore, you may directly solidify the abilities you learn by solving short exercises.
This way, you will feel comfortable with using the console in no time!
Important note:
This is a two-part course, so make sure you sign up for both!
Also, remember to bring your Linux laptop in order to follow along with the examples and solve the exercises.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Slides (pdf)
Exercises (pdf)
Exercises (zip)
Fri 12.10.2018 17:30 - 22:00 | ETH HG F 33.1, 33.4, 33.5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. It's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Important Note:
Microsoft Surface (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 11.10.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning Spaces on the E Floor of ETH Building CHN, Universitätstrasse 16, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Come to this Stammtisch if you have any linux related questions or post-installation problems you'd like us to help with!
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Our website:
www.thealternative.ch
Wed 10.10.2018 17:30 - 22:00 | ETH HG F 33.1, 33.4, 33.5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as with your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing operating system and install Linux next to it. It's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Important Note:
Microsoft Surface (all versions), Apple MacBook Pros (after Oct. 2016) and Apple MacBooks (12" model) are not well supported by Linux due to hardware restrictions, and we do not recommend installing Linux on those devices. If you intend to buy a new laptop to install Linux on, stay away from these devices altogether.
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Wed 03.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG E 5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
In this course you will get to know about a wide family of free operating systems based on the Linux kernel, as well as some of the most useful software tools available for them.
Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are, discover their advantages when compared to other operating systems, and get to understand their basic structure and most important concepts. Furthermore, discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling for which distribution and desktop environment would be the right match for you.
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Mon 01.10.2018 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL F 117, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software, and find out why these differences matter. This captivating lecture will provide you with information about the advantages of Free Software licenses, as well as show you the historical background of the Linux kernel. Additionally, we show why Free Software and Open Data is important even beyond the world of Linux.
Slides (pdf)
Mon 24.09.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Kath. Hochschulgemeinde AKI, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Our first Stammtisch of the semester takes place at AKI!
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Mon 28.05.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! This time we're at the Aki building.
Come by, chat with us, and get help with Linux if you need it. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Mon 14.05.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! This time we're at the Aki building.
Come by, chat with us, and get help with Linux if you need it. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Thu 26.04.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another Stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building.
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Mon 09.04.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! This time we're at the Aki building.
Come by, chat with us, and get help with Linux if you need it. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Thu 29.03.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another Stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building.
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Tue 27.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 |
Due to an unexpected emergency, the Linux Virtualization course had to be cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Mon 26.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | ETH HG F7, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Do your new abilities feel good? Then let's take them a step further: Learn how to automate your work flow with Bash, a scripting language designed to easily interact with your system and your locally installed programs. With this powerful tool, you can have your computer do any work for you, easier than ever!
Thu 22.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | ETH HG F7, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
So you can use your Linux now, but what of it? In this course, we show a few applications where Linux provides particularly simple and elegant solutions to specific IT problems. You'll be amazed how swiftly Linux can solve many common computer tasks that had previously wasted your time. This course builds on what you have learned in The Linux Toolkit and shows you how to use your computer efficiently, solving problems rather than fighting them.
Tue 20.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | ETH HG F7, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Practice makes perfect! This workshop is intended to help Linux beginners apply what has been presented in the course The Linux Toolkit. You can think of it as the exercise session for the LinuxDays. We have prepared a number of tasks to help you get familiar with the ins and outs of the console and some of the most useful and commonplace tools you will need while working with Linux. And of course, our team of expert users will assist you should you ever get stuck. If you want to get a quicker and easier start into using Linux, don't miss out on this workshop!
Mon 19.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | ETH HG F7, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Now that you have your own Linux system up and running, we will introduce you to the tools you need to master it. This course gives you the basics in a nutshell and gets you started with the console. Don't worry, we'll start from scratch, no previous knowledge is required. You will feel comfortable in no time!
Fri 16.03.2018 17:30 - 00:00 | ETH Alumni-Pavillon, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer. Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Thu 15.03.2018 17:30 - 00:00 | ETH Alumni-Pavillon, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Did we wake your interest? Then get started with Linux by installing it on your computer. Of course, we'll help you: Bring your laptop and charger to one of the two Install Events and we will personally assist you with the installation of Linux as well as your first steps and basic customization. You can choose to keep your existing system and install Linux next to it. Still, it's important to back up your data before you come, just to be on the safe side.
Wed 14.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | ETH HG F7, Rämistrasse 101 Zurich
Now that you know the ethical advantages of Free Software, get to know a family of Free Operating Systems. Find out how easy to use and yet powerful Linux systems are. Learn their basic concepts and the new comfort they can bring to your work flow. Discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling as to which one could fit you best.
Tue 13.03.2018 17:00 - 19:00 | Uni KOL F117: Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Discover the differences between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software. Find out why these differences matter and why FOSS and open formats are important. Learn how Linux came to be and how you can use it to get full control over your data as well as your computer!
Thu 08.03.2018 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another Stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building.
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Mon 26.02.2018 18:00 - 21:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, Zürich, Schweiz
To properly celebrate the beginning of a new semester, we meet at Jimmy's Pizzeria for a Stammtisch.
This special Stammtisch is intended for hanging out with community members rather than tech support. Visit the Stammtisch the following week, knock at our office door or send us a mail instead if you need emergency Linux support.
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Tue 19.12.2017 18:00 - 21:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, Zürich, Schweiz
To celebrate the end of the semester, we meet at Jimmy's Pizzeria for the last Stammtisch. Come by and chat with us, or ask for help with your Linux problems!
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Wed 06.12.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another Stammtisch! Come by, chat with us, and get help with your Linux issues. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Wed 22.11.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another Stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building.
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Tue 07.11.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! You can as usual bring your laptop for troubleshooting. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Fri 27.10.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! Come by, chat with us, and get help with Linux if you need it. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Thu 26.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Have you ever wanted to be more efficient at editing text documents? Have you ever wondered why other editors and IDEs often offer plugins to simulate certain Vim keybindings? Then visit us at this Spotlight course, where we will introduce you to the benefits of the Vim text editor! Vim is 25 years old and still stands as one of the most widely used editors in industry. We will instruct you on its basics, show you how it can improve your workflow and help you solve problems you never even knew you had with text editing!
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Wed 25.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Take your new abilities a step further: learn how you can use bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Whether you want to back up your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs — with bash you can do it at a keystroke.
Note: We highly recommend visiting The Linux Toolkit if you wish to attend this workshop — especially if you have no experience with the console.
Note: This course is identical to Bash Workshop 1
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Mon 23.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Take your new abilities a step further: learn how you can use bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Whether you want to back up your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs — with bash you can do it at a keystroke.
Note: We highly recommend visiting The Linux Toolkit if you wish to attend this workshop — especially if you have no experience with the console.
Note: This course is identical to Bash Workshop 2
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 19.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We will show a few applications where Linux provides particularly simple and elegant solutions to specific IT problems. This course builds on what you have learned in 'The Linux Toolkit' and shows you how to use your computer efficiently, solving problems rather than fighting them.
Please bring your Linux laptop with you so that you can follow along with the examples.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 18.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
This workshop is intended to help Linux beginners apply what has been showcased in 'The Linux Toolkit'. We have prepared a number of tasks to help you get familiar with the ins and outs of the console and some of the most useful and commonplace tools you will need while working with Linux.
Please bring your Linux laptop along with you.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 16.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Get to know the tools you need to master your Linux system. We will start from scratch (no previous knowledge required), explain the most important basics in a nutshell and get you familiar with the console.
Please bring your Linux laptop to this course so that you can follow along with the examples.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 12.10.2017 17:30 - 22:00 | ETH HG F 33.1, 33.4, 33.5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Choose your favourite Linux Distribution and we'll help you install and customize it on your laptop.
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Wed 11.10.2017 17:30 - 22:00 | ETH HG F 33.1, 33.4, 33.5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Choose your favourite Linux Distribution and we'll help you install and customize it on your laptop.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 05.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 3, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn about the structure of Linux, its most important concepts and the comfort accompanying them. Discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling which one would be for you. We present the most important applications and concepts and prepare you for the Install Events.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Tue 03.10.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL G 209, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
We explain the difference between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software and elaborate on why these differences matter. Furthermore, we give a historical background to Linux and explain why using Free Software and open formats is important. Learn how you can get full control over your data!
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 25.09.2017 18:00 - 20:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, Zürich, Schweiz
To properly celebrate the beginning of a new semester, we meet at Jimmy's Pizzeria for a stammtisch. Come by and chat with us, or ask for help with your Linux problems!
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Mon 22.05.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | AKI cafeteria, Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! Come by, chat with us, and have a free beer. No sign-up required, just stop by.
This time, we're meeting in the cafeteria of the AKI building at Hirschengraben 86. That's the building you walk through when you take the shortcut from Polyterrasse to Central.
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Thu 11.05.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces on E floor at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building, right above the learning spaces. See you there!
You can, as usual, bring your laptop for Linux troubleshooting. We'll be glad to help you. Or you can just come by and grab a free beer!
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Tue 25.04.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! Come by, chat with us, and have a free beer. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Tue 11.04.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL G 217, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Effectively sharing complex tools and expertise is nowhere as crucial as it is in research.
In this spotlight course we explain the benefits associated with sharing your own scientific software as Free and Open Source — and provide comprehensive instructions on how to best do so.
We showcase a few scientific software projects which have successfully used this model, and — for those looking to move towards industry — we briefly detail how Free and Open Source Software is compatible with commerical environments.
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Thu 06.04.2017 17:15 - 19:15 | ETH HG D 1.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
In times of excessive surveillance, secure messaging has become rare. Do you want to learn how to protect your files and messages? Do you want to know how you can enforce your vested rights?
This course teaches you in using one of the most secure tools, GPG, and tells you how to avoid the pitfalls and perils in the world of cryptography.
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Wed 05.04.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | ETH MM, Tables in front of the Zweistein cafeteria,
It's time for a Stammtisch! This time, we meet at the tables in front of the Zweistein cafeteria in the ETH MM building (where the Mensa is). Note that we are in front of the cafeteria, not inside.
Come by and enjoy a beer with us!
You can bring your Linux laptop for troubleshooting, but please make sure it's fully charged. There is no power at this location.
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Tue 04.04.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 5.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Take your new abilities a step further: learn how you can use bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Whether you want to back up your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs — with bash you can do it at a keystroke.
Note: We highly recommend visiting The Linux Toolkit if you wish to attend this workshop — especially if you have no experience with the console.
Note: This course is identical to Bash Workshop 1
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 03.04.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 5.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Take your new abilities a step further: learn how you can use bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Whether you want to back up your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs — with bash you can do it at a keystroke.
Note: We highly recommend visiting The Linux Toolkit if you wish to attend this workshop — especially if you have no experience with the console.
Note: This course is identical to Bash Workshop 2
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Fri 31.03.2017 17:15 - 19:15 | UZH KOL Lichthof
This is a public walk-in Linux Q&A. Got any problems with your new Linux system and want us to help you solve them? No problem, just come to this Q&A session at any time. We'll be around to help you.
We will be in the UZH Lichthof. Find us there!
Thu 30.03.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 3, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We will show a few applications where Linux provides particularly simple and elegant solutions to specific IT problems. This course builds on what you have learned in 'The Linux Toolkit' and shows you how to use your computer efficiently, solving problems rather than fighting them.
Please bring your Linux laptop with you so that you can follow along with the examples.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 29.03.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 3, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Get to know the tools you need to master your Linux system. We will start from scratch (no previous knowledge required), explain the most important basics in a nutshell and get you familiar with the console.
Please bring your Linux laptop to this course so that you can follow along with the examples.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Fri 24.03.2017 17:30 - 00:00 | ETH Alumni Pavillon, Zürich
Choose your favourite Linux Distribution and we'll help you install and customize it on your laptop.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 23.03.2017 17:30 - 00:00 | ETH Alumni Pavillon, Zürich
Choose your favourite Linux Distribution and we'll help you install and customize it on your laptop.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 20.03.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Hirschengraben 86, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
Time for another Stammtisch! Come by, chat with us, and have a free beer. No sign-up required, just stop by.
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Fri 17.03.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 3, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn about the structure of Linux, its most important concepts and the comfort accompanying them. Discover different flavours of Linux and get a feeling which one would be for you. We present the most important applications and concepts and prepare you for the Install Events.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 15.03.2017 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL G 217, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
We explain the difference between Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and proprietary software and elaborate on why these differences matter. Furthermore, we give a historical background to Linux and explain why using Free Software and open formats is important. Learn how you can get full control over your data!
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 09.03.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning spaces on E floor at ETH CHN: Universitätsstrasse 16
Time for another stammtisch! This time, we're at the learning spaces on the E floor of the ETH CHN building, right above the learning spaces. See you there!
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Mon 27.02.2017 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, Zürich, Schweiz
To properly celebrate the beginning of a new semester, we meet at Jimmy's Pizzeria for a stammtisch. Come by and chat with us, have a free beer, or ask for help with your Linux problems!
Want to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place? Subscribe to our Sympa announcement list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Mon 19.12.2016 16:00 - 20:00 | ETH Hönggerberg, Switzerland
Come meet us at the VSETH Winterbar on Hönggerberg! We're organizing the bar from 4PM to 8PM. Come grab a hot chocolate or spiced wine!
Tue 13.12.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
For the last time in this semester, we meet for a Stammtisch. This time, we're in Jimmy's Pizzeria. Come meet us for a chat and a fun evening! Your first beer is for free, and you will meet lots of interesting people.
You can bring your laptop for troubleshooting if you have Linux problems. We will gladly help you resolve them.
Thu 01.12.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning space on E floor at ETH CHN, Universitätsstrasse 16
TheAlternative meets again for a Stammtisch. Just drop by! We meet at the learning spaces on the E floor of ETH CHN, right above the Green Floor. You can find us by going to the cafeteria and then taking the stairs up one floor.
This stammtisch coincides with the ThirstDayBar at CHN, so you can attend both events. We will even pay for your first beer!
If you have Linux issues, you can bring your laptop with you, we will gladly help you resolve them.
Tue 15.11.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Once again we meet for a Stammtisch. This time, we're in Jimmy's Pizzeria. Come meet us for a chat and a fun evening! Your first beer is for free, and you will meet lots of interesting people.
You can bring your laptop for troubleshooting if you have Linux problems. We will gladly help you resolve them.
Thu 03.11.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Learning space on E floor at ETH CHN, Universitätsstrasse 16
TheAlternative meets again for a Stammtisch. Just drop by! We meet at the learning spaces on the E floor of ETH CHN, right above the Green Floor. You can find us by going to the cafeteria and then taking the stairs up one floor.
This stammtisch coincides with the ThirstDayBar at CHN, so you can attend both events. We will even pay for your first beer!
If you have Linux issues, you can bring your laptop with you, we will gladly help you resolve them.
Tue 01.11.2016 00:00 - 00:00 | Main Hall ETH HG: Rämistrasse 101
[project21] and TheAlternative are present at the Activity Fair 2016. Come meet us at ETH HG, talk to us, and get to know who we are and what we do!
Tue 25.10.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 5.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
This semester:
The Developer's Toolkit or Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier
Get to know the magic that most IDEs provide as part of their 'Run' button! Find out what Eclips & Co. do behind the scenes and how you can do it yourself, adjusting the steps to your needs.
We teach you all about compilers and debuggers and how you can use them to write code faster and better—without the aid of an IDE. We also cover various other tools (such as vim or git) that come in handy.
Sign up for free on linux.thealternative.ch
Fri 21.10.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG E 41, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Take your new abilities another step further: learn how you can use bash to program simple scripts that can save you a lot of work. Bash is a simple scripting language that was designed to interact with other programs and your system easily. Whether you want to back up your newest files to a hard drive or quickly download a lot of PDFs—script it once, then use it many times!
Note that we highly recommend visiting The Linux Toolkit if you wish to attend to this workshop—especially if you have no experience with the console.
This course is free for students of ETH and University of Zurich. Please sign up at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 20.10.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Many users use their computer in inefficient ways, spending more time fighting than solving problems with it. This course builds on what you have learned in "The Linux Toolkit" and shows how to get the most common tasks done swiftly using Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 19.10.2016 17:30 - 20:00 | ETH HG E 5, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Get to know the tools you need to master your Linux system. We will start from scratch (no previous knowledge required) and explain the most important basics in a nutshell.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Tue 18.10.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
Once again we meet for a Stammtisch. This time, we're in Jimmy's Pizzeria. Come meet us for a chat and a fun evening! Your first beer is for free, and you will meet lots of interesting people.
You can bring your laptop for troubleshooting if you have Linux problems. We will gladly help you resolve them.
Thu 13.10.2016 17:30 - 20:00 | ETH HG F 26.3, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We offer a guided Linux installation on your laptop and help you customize your new Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 10.10.2016 17:30 - 20:00 | ETH HG F 33.1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We offer a guided Linux installation on your laptop and help you customize your new Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 06.10.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG F 1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn what Linux is and how it works. We present the most important applications and concepts and prepare you for the Install Events.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 05.10.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Tables in front of Zweistein cafeteria, ETH MM, Leonhardstrasse 34
We meet again for a Stammtisch! This one will take place at the tables in front of the Zweistein cafeteria at ETH. Note that we meet outside of the cafeteria, not inside!
You can bring your laptop for troubleshooting, but please make sure it's fully charged. Unfortunately, there are no power outlets at this location.
Tue 04.10.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL G 209, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Learn about Free Software and its benefits. This course is free for students of ETH and University Zurich. Please sign up at linux.thealternative.ch
Tue 20.09.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Jimmy's, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz
The semester starts again, and so does our regular Stammtisch! We meet in Jimmy's Pizzeria.
You can just join us without signing up. If you have Linux problems, you can bring your laptop for troubleshooting.
Thu 02.06.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | ETH CHN learning spaces above the Bistro : Universitätsstrasse 16
This is the last Stammtisch during the semester. Together, we celebrate three-and-a-half successful months of studying, learning, procrastinating, hosting LinuxDays and being friends. Join us, have a free beer (free as in free beer, of course) and discuss the latest Linux news!
We will, of course, still provide Linux support if you need it. Just bring your laptop and we'll help you solve your problems.
We will meet in the ETH CHN building, at the learning spaces on the E floor above the CHN Bistro. The Bistro is easy to find as the ThirstDayBar takes place down there, a pretty noisy event. Just go up one floor from there and you'll find us.
If you want to be notified once this Stammtisch takes place, you can subscribe to our Sympa newsletter:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Mon 30.05.2016 13:00 - 23:00 | Polyterrasse ETH, Schweiz
TheAlternative, [project21] and WeAct will be hosting the VSETH SummerBar this day. We provide beer and food all afternoon and evening. Come by, have a drink and chat with us!
We won't be able to provide Linux support that day, but you will have the onetime opportunity to hug a gigantic Tux plushie. Well worth a visit!
Tue 17.05.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich
Once again, we meet for a Stammtisch. As last time, we will be in Jimmy's Pizzeria at Culmannstrasse 1 in Zurich.
Remember: the first beer at our Stammtisch is free! You can also bring your laptop and we will help you solve all the Linux problems you have. Or just join us to discuss the latest Linux and FOSS news!
If you want to be notified once the stammtisch takes place, subscribe to our Sympa newsletter:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Wed 04.05.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | Jimmy's Pizzeria, Culmannstrasse 1, 8006 Zürich
This time, our Stammtisch takes place in a restaurant! We hope to have every Stammtisch at Jimmy's Pizzeria from now on, but for this day, we'll just have a look and decide whether we like it.
You can, of course, still come by and join us or bring your laptop for troubleshooting. No need to sign up!
More information on Jimmy's Pizzeria: http://www.jimmys-pizzeria.ch/
Tue 19.04.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | ETH CHN learning spaces on E floor (above the cafeteria) : Universitätsstrasse 16
We meet again for a Stammtisch! As last time, we're meeting at the learning spaces in the CHN building on the E floor. Just go to the cafeteria (which is signposted) and then up one floor, you will find us.
If you would like to be notified when a Stammtisch takes place, you can subscribe to our sympa mailing list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Thu 07.04.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | ETH CHN learning spaces above the green floor/cafeteria : Universitätsstrasse 16
We meet again for a Stammtisch. This time, we're in the CHN building in the learning space above the green floor (inner courtyard), on the F-floor, just above the cafeteria.
If you would like to be notified when this Stammtisch takes place, feel free to subscribe to our sympa mailing list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Mon 04.04.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 3.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
This course is aimed at more advanced Linux users. This semester, we will give an introduction to Tiling Window Managers, present their benefits and contrast them to traditional Stacking Window Managers.
Tiling Window Managers allow you to control your graphical interface using your keyboard in a more intuitive way. They are highly configurable, and there are many different implementations out there. We will show you a selection of them, to help you find the Window Manager that best fits your needs.
Once you learn how to use them, Tiling Window Managers can have a great impact on your productivity. Have a look at them, and find a complete new way of controlling your device!
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 23.03.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 1.2
Many users use their computer in inefficient ways, spending more time fighting than solving problems with it. This course builds on what you have learned in "The Linux Toolkit" and shows how to get the most common tasks done swiftly using Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Tue 22.03.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 1.2, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Get to know the tools you need to master your Linux system. We will start from scratch (no previous knowledge required) and explain the most important basics in a nutshell.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Mon 21.03.2016 18:00 - 23:00 | Tables in front of Zweistein cafeteria, ETH MM, Leonhardstrasse 34
We meet again for a Stammtisch. Come meet us at the tables in front of the Zweistein cafeteria (not inside, but in front of the cafeteria). Hope to see you there!
Please bring your laptop fully charged if you want us to give you tech support. There are no power outlets at this location.
If you want to get an e-mail notification for the Stammtisch, feel free to subscribe to our sympa mailing list:
https://sympa.ethz.ch/sympa/info/thealternative
Thu 17.03.2016 17:30 - 20:00 | ETH HG E 33.1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We offer a guided Linux installation on your laptop and help you customize your new Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Tue 15.03.2016 17:30 - 20:00 | ETH HG E 22, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
We offer a guided Linux installation on your laptop and help you customize your new Linux.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 10.03.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | ETH HG D 1.1, Rämistrasse 101, Zurich
Learn what Linux is and how it works. We present the most important applications and concepts and prepare you for the Install Events.
Sign up for free at linux.thealternative.ch
Wed 09.03.2016 18:00 - 22:00 | Tables in front of Zweistein cafeteria, ETH MM, Leonhardstrasse 34
We meet in front of the Zweistein cafeteria. Just drop by, we won't bite - and your first beer is free!
If you want to bring your laptop for troubleshooting, please bring it charged. There are no power outlets available at this location.
See you there!
Tue 08.03.2016 17:15 - 19:00 | UZH KOL G 204, Rämistrasse 71 Zurich
Learn about Free Software and its benefits. This course is free for students of ETH and University Zurich. Please sign up at linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 03.03.2016 17:00 - 20:00 | CHN Green Floor (inner courtyard)
[project21], the student community for sustainability, is hosting this week's Thirstday-Bar in the CHN building. Since TheAlternative is a part of [project21], we will be present as well!
This is not a usual Stammtisch and we might not have the time to give you tech support, but you can still drop by for a chat and a beer!
You can find more information about the Thirstday-Bar under the following link (german):
http://thirstdaybar.ethz.ch/de/index.php?site=info.html
Tue 23.02.2016 18:00 - 21:00 | Tables in front of Zweistein cafeteria, ETH MM, Leonhardstrasse 34
The semester has begun, and we meet again.
If you would like us to help you with some Linux problem, just drop by! Bring your laptop, but please bring it charged. There are no power outlets at this location.
Please note that we meet at the tables in front of the Zweistein cafeteria, and not inside the cafeteria.
Fri 18.12.2015 16:00 - 20:00 | Tables in front of Zweistein (ETH MM building)
To celebrate the end of the semester, we will meet for a Stammtisch in front of the Zweistein canteen. (Not inside the canteen, only in front).
Come have a beer with us and discuss the latest Linux news (or anything you want).
If you want to bring your Linux device for troubleshooting, please bring it fully charged. There are no power outlets at this location.
Tue 01.12.2015 18:30 - 21:30 | Restaurant St. Gallerhof, Konradstrasse 2, Zurich
We meet the Debian LocalGroup of zurich.
Tue 01.12.2015 11:55 - 12:55 | Restaurant Viadukt, Viaduktstrasse 69/71, Zürich
Wir besuchen die Digitale Gesellschaft am Netzpolitik-Zmittag.
Wed 18.11.2015 19:00 - 22:00 | Röschibachstrasse 26, Zürich
We visit the weekly Chaostreff of the CCC Zurich.
Sat 14.11.2015 11:00 - 17:00 | Röschibachstrasse 24-26, 8037 Zürich
The Linux Presentation Day, organized by the LUGS (Linux User Group Switzerland) and revamp-it, is an event for people who are new to Linux to learn more about the Open Source operating system.
Thu 12.11.2015 18:00 - 21:00 | Stampfenbachstrasse 69, Zürich
A meeting for people who are interested in Free Software. Organised by the FSFE (free software foundation europe).
Wed 04.11.2015 18:00 - 21:00 | CHN Green Floor (inner courtyard)
We meet again in the CHN building. No bar going on on this evening, so this Stammtisch is more suitable if you need help with your Linux system. No need to sign up, just come by!
Thu 29.10.2015 17:00 - 21:00 | CHN Green Floor (inner courtyard)
Casual meeting at the ThirstDayBar in CHN. No need to sign up, just stop by. We also offer to help with your Linux problems at this event, just bring your laptop.
Tue 20.10.2015 18:00 - 19:30 | ETH HG D 1.1 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
This year we cover these two topics:
Live Software Integration:
How do you ride the bleeding edge without making a mess? By managing
live software (written even mere minutes before the installation) with
your package manager! Portage, a modern, source-based package manager
allows you to cleanly install the very latest software - pre-release.
Scientific Software under Linux:
Linux is widely acclaimed for scientific computing. Scientific
software, however, is seldom clean and polished - and scientists
themselves often have only a superficial understanding of the software
they use. Using the example of a few selected neuroscience packages,
see how Linux distributions address these and other issues.
Thu 15.10.2015 17:15 - 19:30 | ETHZ HG F 3 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
Learn how to keep your system up to date and use some of the more advanced Linux tools.
Tue 13.10.2015 17:15 - 19:30 | ETHZ HG F 3 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
Now that you have Linux, let us show you how to use it.
Fri 09.10.2015 17:30 - 20:00 | ETHZ HG E 41 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
Get Linux the easy way. We help you install it on your own laptop. Bring a charger!
Thu 08.10.2015 17:30 - 20:00 | ETHZ HG E 41 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
Get Linux the easy way. We help you install it on your own laptop. Bring a charger!
Thu 01.10.2015 17:15 - 19:30 | ETHZ HG D 7.1 - Rämistrasse 101, Zürich
Linux is not that complicated. Let us show you how cool it actually is.
Tue 29.09.2015 17:15 - 19:30 | UZH KOL E 18 - Rämistrasse 71
We introduce you to the world of Free and Open Source software.
Sign up: linux.thealternative.ch
Thu 24.09.2015 18:00 - 22:00 | CHN green floor (inner courtyard) - Universitätsstrasse 16, Zurich
The TheAlternative Stammtische are little meet-ups that you can join for
fun or if you need advice. If you need help with your Linux OS or if you
want to know more about computer systems, you'll be sure to find a
competent community right here. We'll enjoy a drink together and talk
about anything you like. There are no rules, it's just a casual
get-together.
Wed 01.07.2015 19:00 - 20:00 | Tische vor Zweistein
Bier und coole Leute!
Thu 30.04.2015 19:00 - 21:00 | StuZ² (CAB-Gebäude)
Beim nächsten Science Slam ist mit Christian Horea auch TheAlternative vertreten mit einem Slam rund ums Thema FOSS.
Einlass 19:00, Beginn 20:00