Chemnitz Linux Days

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Lecture hall building of the TU Chemnitz during the CLT in March 2004

The Chemnitzer Linux-Tage ( CLT ) is a large event on the subject of Linux and free software in Germany. It takes place in the central lecture hall and seminar building of the Technical University of Chemnitz , where, among other things, lectures, project stands, workshops, an install party and a technology corner ( Dr. Tux's practice ) etc. are offered.

history

In 1999, the Chemnitz Linux Day took place for the first time - a one-day event with lectures and an installation party that was attended by 700 visitors. Since 2000, the Chemnitz Linux Days have established themselves as an annual two-day event on a weekend in March.

The event is mainly organized by (former) students and employees of the TU Chemnitz . Furthermore, the Chemnitz Linux User Group of IN Chemnitz eV, to whose members the initiative for the first implementation of the CLT goes back, the Faculty of Computer Science and the computer center of the TU Chemnitz are involved in the organization.

The relatively loose organizational structure is typical of a community event. All tasks change regularly and are constantly being taken over by new people. In the core team, six to eight people take care of all basic matters throughout the year with varying intensity. Between September and March, this team grows into an organizational team of around 30 people, who take care of tasks of different sizes. Around 450 to 500 people are involved in the CLT itself. In addition to the obviously presentation-related tasks (lectures, projects, etc.), a lot of helpers are also used for infrastructure tasks such as logistics, catering, information stands, children's play areas or steward services.

particularities

Chemnitz Linux-Tage announcement on the city information boards

The Chemnitz Linux Days offer a varied program for all visitor groups. In addition to an extensive program of lectures for laypeople, users and experts, you can intensively expand your knowledge in numerous workshops, discuss with experts in a wide variety of fields in the exhibition area and of course bring your own computer to install Linux or solve problems in the system under guidance.

The audience at the Chemnitz Linux Days is a colorful mix: Schoolchildren and students are represented as well as home PC users and company employees interested in Linux. In order to do justice to the interests of the visitors - from Linux newcomers to open source experts, everything is included - the event program is correspondingly diverse.

The lectures have been broadcast live from the lecture rooms via audio since 2005 and also via video stream since 2009. The Chemnitz Linux Days are supported by Radio UNiCC and the Professorship of Media Informatics.

With some program items specially tailored to children and adolescents, the younger generation should also encourage curiosity and enjoyment of their own creative activities.

On March 9, 2020, the Chemnitz Linux Days 2020 were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic . A later point in time is being considered.

statistics

No. year Day Visitors Lectures Workshops Web link
1. 1999 6th March 700 20th no 1999
2. 2000 March 11th + 12th 1000 23 1 2000
3. 2001 March 10-11 1200 40 1 2001
4th 2002 March 9-10 1500 51 7th 2002
5. 2003 March 1st + 2nd 1800 52 8th 2003
6th 2004 March 6th and 7th 2500 57 10 2004
7th 2005 March 5th + 6th 2500 80 12 2005
8th. 2006 March 4th + 5th 2500 81 12 2006
9. 2007 March 3rd + 4th 2700 95 15th 2007
10. 2008 March 1st + 2nd 2400 87 13 2008
11. 2009 March 14th + 15th 2600 95 14th 2009
12. 2010 March 13-14 2600 91 15th 2010
13. 2011 March 19-20 2400 88 15th 2011
14th 2012 March 17th + 18th 2400 89 15th 2012
15th 2013 March 16-17 2300 92 13 2013
16. 2014 March 15th + 16th 2600 90 14th 2014
17th 2015 March 21 + 22 3160 90 14 (+5 CLT Junior ) 2015
18th 2016 March 19-20 3100 88 (+12 Lightning Talks ) 9 (+7 CLT Junior ) 2016
19th 2017 March 11th + 12th 3200 87 (+15 Lightning Talks ) 12 (+8 CLT Junior ) 2017
20th 2018 March 10-11 3400 97 (+7 Lightning Talks ) 12 (+7 CLT junior ) 2018
21st 2019 March 16-17 3600 86 (+11 Lightning Talks ) 29 (+8 CLT junior ) 2019

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Thorsten Leemhuis: "It is your project" - program of the Chemnitzer Linux-Tage published. In: Heise Open Source. February 16, 2013, accessed April 18, 2016 .
  2. ↑ Kristian Kißling: Playful: Chemnitzer Linuxtage are growing. In: Linux Magazin. March 23, 2015, accessed April 18, 2016 .
  3. ↑ These are the most popular festivals in Chemnitz , article on focus.de from April 15, 2016, accessed on April 18, 2016.
  4. ^ Ferdinand Thommes: Chemnitz Linux days with a large lecture program. In: Computer Base. March 17, 2016, accessed April 18, 2016 .
  5. ↑ Chemnitz Linux Days 2020 · Chemnitz Linux Days 2020. Retrieved on March 9, 2020 (English).
  6. ↑ Chemnitzetr Linuxtage: Message on Facebook. In: Facebook. Chemnitzetr Linuxtage, March 9, 2020, accessed on March 9, 2020 .

Coordinates: 50 ° 48 ′ 48 ″  N , 12 ° 55 ′ 45 ″  E