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title:  Welcome to Freeside
description: Third post, an introduction to the Freeside society at the University of Hull.
date: 2021-10-16
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  - uni
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This post will act as an informal introduction to Freeside
## What is Freeside?
Freeside is the student run Linux user group at the University of Hull.
## How do I join?
Unlike many groups at a university, there is **no** membership cost to become a member of Freeside. It is also irrelevant which course you are taking, everyone is welcome here - even if you don't attend the university! You can join the Freeside Discord server [here](https://discord.gg/jE5VGjCu).
## What do we do?
Linux, seems a bit of a vague description doesn't it? How about I go into a little more detail.  
Freeside provides an environment for everyone to learn more about Linux, open-source development, system administration, have experience with networking and career opportunities, social events / weekly virtual meet ups and access to the Freeside lab (Freeside Lab available to UoH students only).  
## Where to find us?
- On-site : Robert Blackburn Building Room 300 
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/jE5VGjCu)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/freesidehull)
- [Freeside Website](https://freeside.co.uk/)