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            <h1 class="text-8xl font-bold overflow-ellipsis">Linux @ Hull.</h1>
            <p class="font-big tracking-wide leading-loose py-4">Freeside is the student run Linux user group within the
                University of Hull Computer Science department providing Linux administration experience, mentoring and
                technical advice alongside other peer-led support. It is completely <b>free</b> to all students to join,
                irrespective of degree pathway.
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            <h3>Connect with us</h3>
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                    <a class="icon-link" href="https://github.com/freesidehull"><img height="64" width="64"
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        <h2 class="text-white text-bold">Discord</h2>
        <p class="text-white">Hop onto our Discord server for friendly chats, advice and guidance from fellow students.</p>
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        <a class="bg-discord text-white btn-cta inline-block" href="https://discord.freeside.co.uk">Join our Discord</a>
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        <h2 class="text-white text-bold">Hands-on Projects</h2>
        <p class="text-white">Get involved with hands-on Linux administration or contribute to open-source coding projects.</p>
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        <a class="btn-cta" href="https://github.com/freesidehull">Get involved</a>
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        <h2 class="text-bold">Free Resources</h2>
        <p>Take your learning to the next level with our Free Student Resources List featuring over 130 contributions in multiple areas of Computer Science.</p>
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          <a class="bg-secondary btn-cta" href="https://github.com/freesidehull/studentresources">View List</a>
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