University of Limerick Computer Society

The Computer Society is a society for people who are interested in computers and computer software in the University of Limerick. Some areas we are particularly interested in are: Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Computer Games and Education and Outreach. We run weekly meetups, sometimes on a computer-related topic, and sometimes just a chat over a beverage! We also run tech-related talks periodically. Past speakers have come from such organisations as Google, Microsoft, Havok, AIB, Daft.ie, xkcd, and FreeBSD. We run tutorials through the year across a range of computing topics. Some of these will be aimed at introducing members to our computing cluster (see below!). Others will venture further into the weird and wonderful in the world of computing. At the heart of the society is the computing cluster affectionately known as Skynet. The society grew from a project by a few students in 1992 to build a Linux server in their bedroom in Plassey Student Village so the cluster has a special place in our hearts to this day. All members of the society are entitled an account on the cluster and can use its services. The cluster is operated and maintained by an administration team that is drawn from the general membership of the society. Training is provided for members who wish to become admins. Many of our former admins have found the experience gained on Skynet invaluable in their professional life. Indeed many have gotten work based on the admin experience they gained on Skynet. The services provided on Skynet include: E-mail, Web Hosting, IRC and Online Storage.