servus.at

The website servus.at is a non-profit initiative based in Linz, Austria, focused on demystifying technology through cultural and technical processes. It serves as a community infrastructure run by artists, promoting the use of free and open-source software (FLOSS) and exploring the implications of digital cultures on society. Servus.at engages in artistic research projects related to digital phenomena and organizes the biennial festival "Art Meets Radical Openness" in collaboration with the University of Arts Linz. The initiative supports its members—comprising artists, cultural practitioners, educational institutions, and NGOs—by providing tools and services through its "Toolbox," which includes free software resources. The organization aims to address critical issues in the information society, such as online surveillance, digital exploitation, and the societal impacts of technology, while fostering alternative approaches to technology use. It also emphasizes the importance of contextualizing education around new media and supports projects that highlight societal inequalities and propose alternatives in the digital realm.