Whether it's cloud computing, supercomputers or space technology – when it matters, Linux is the way to go. The free operating system is free of charge, privacy-friendly, secure and infinitely customisable. Linux is also enjoying steadily growing popularity as a desktop operating system. Interested in switching? The workshop provides the necessary know-how to get you started with Linux: it gives an overview of the topics of free software, GNU/Linux distributions and specific use cases.