The libraries at Freie Universität generally offer two different types of PC workstations:

Library-owned Thin Clients

Both external users and FU members can log in at the computer workstations (so-called Thin Clients, all-in-one PCs from HP, without DVD-ROM drives) in the libraries. With the exception of a few guest research stations, users log in using their FU account (FU students) or library login.

Hard and software

• Operating system: Linux
• USB ports for data storage on external storage media
• Headphone jack with jack plug
• LibreOffice package
• Online browser (Firefox)
• Editor program (Mousepad 0.4.0)
• Screenshot and note-taking function
• Calculator
• Dictionary

Important note: To avoid data loss, please remove your USB stick from the computer after logging out (a regular eject function is not implemented).

FUB IT Pool PCs

Only FU members can log in to the FUB IT computer workstations. The devices offer you more software, but do not have DVD-ROM drives (these can be borrowed free of charge with a library card via the “Primo der Dinge” service).

Hardware and software equipment (may vary depending on library location)

• Operating system: Windows
• USB ports for data storage on external storage media
• Headphone jack with jack plug
• Microsoft Office package
• Literature management programs (Citavi, EndNote, Zotero)
• Internet browser (Firefox, Edge)
• Cisco Jabber
• IZarc
• PuTTy
• VLC Media Player

Laptops or other mobile devices

You can use your own laptops or other mobile devices anywhere on the university campus. Power outlets, LAN, and Wi-Fi are available to university members via Eduroam or an installed VPN client (see also: Wireless LAN).