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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Djillali Liabes University

CNLL Algeria Djillali Liabès University

Winter School 🐧 Linux & Free Software

National event dedicated to PhD students, organized by the National Free Software Commission in collaboration with Djillali Liabès University of Sidi Bel Abbès.

📅 Sidi Bel Abbes – January 18 to 22, 2026

Register Online

🎯 School Objectives

Free Software Philosophy

Introduction to the concepts, values, and challenges of free software in scientific research.

Practical Approach

Hands-on discovery: workshops, demonstrations, and practical sessions.

Technical Skills

Strengthening essential digital skills for the modern PhD student.

📚 Program

Linux

Installation and discovery of Linux as a free system.

Scientific Writing

Free tools for academic writing and formatting.

Collaborative Tools

Messaging, surveys, free digital tools.

Development

Introduction to Python, Octave, and free programming tools.

Systems & Networks

Fundamental concepts of system and network administration.

👨‍ Honorary President

Pr. BOUZIANI MERAHI
University Rector

👨‍🏫 Speakers

Aissa Aibeche
Ferhat Abbas University, Sétif1
Abdelkader Belahcene
ENSTA, Algiers
Sofiane Boukli-Hacène
Sidi Bel Abbès University
Karim Djouani
Paris-Créteil University
Fethallah Tebboune
University of Saida
Abderrahmane Yousfate
Sidi Bel Abbès University

✅ Advice

ℹ️ Practical Information

📍 Format :
In-person only
🎯 Audience :
PhD students (all disciplines)
No prerequisites required to participate in this School
💰 Fees :
Waiver for accepted PhD students
🏨 Accommodation :
University residence (outside Sidi Bel Abbes)
The address will be communicated later
🖨️ Lists :
The list of accepted PhD students will be published on the SBA university website
ℹ️ Welcome :
More details regarding the welcome of participants will be posted on the SBA university website