Digital Independence Day in Aalen: Experience free software at Hackwerk
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Digital Independence Day in Aalen: An afternoon for free software and digital self-determination
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the Digital Independence Day in Aalen invites you to a practical event experience around Linux, Open Source, and digital independence. The date builds on the work of Computertruhe e.V., a non-profit association that refurbishes decommissioned computers and gives them away for free to people in need and non-profit organizations. ([computertruhe.de](https://computertruhe.de/))
Free software meets concrete help
The focus is not on theory but on direct experimentation. Visitors will experience how a transition to free software can work in everyday life, what role Linux, LibreOffice, and digital sovereignty play, and how much potential open technology holds. The emphasis is on understandable guidance, personal support, and an atmosphere in which questions are explicitly welcome. ([computertruhe.de](https://computertruhe.de/neuigkeiten/?utm_source=openai))
Hackwerk e.V. as a technical meeting point
The venue is Hackwerk e.V. at Blezingerstraße 15 in Aalen. The hackspace describes itself as a chaos meeting and hackspace with workshops, technology, and space for collaborative learning. This makes the location ideal for an event that combines digital self-determination, repair culture, and open knowledge transfer. ([aalen.space](https://aalen.space/legal/impressum.html))
What visitors can expect
The Digital Independence Day brings together people who want to understand computers not just use them. The event focuses on exchange, practical assistance, and a clear target audience outreach: from curious beginners to tech-savvy guests. It is this mix that creates a special audience atmosphere because here exchange, sustainability, and event management come together in a small, approachable format. ([computertruhe.de](https://computertruhe.de/))
Conclusion
Anyone who wants to experience digital independence, rather than just hear about it, will find a suitable event in Aalen with real added value. The interplay of free software, an engaged association, and a technical location makes the afternoon an inspiring meeting for all who wish to engage more consciously with technology. Mark your calendar now and be there live. ([computertruhe.de](https://computertruhe.de/))
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- Mastodon: https://social.computertruhe.de/@computertruhe
- Mastodon location Aalen: https://social.computertruhe.de/@aalen
