Now just sit back, take a deep breath and click your mouse button!
With the services SWITCH is offering here, we want to give you a few moments of relaxation. To begin with, SWITCHmirror is the way of making downloads that is guaranteed not to leave your nerves in tatters! After that we'd like to transport you (more or less literally) to higher realms with our webcam. If it's education and books that you're in the mood for after that, we'll take you rapidly and directly to the appropriate websites.
SWITCHmirror
Free software download for everyone
SWITCH operates a public "mirror service", from which all Internet users can benefit. Here you'll find a collection of exact copies of the latest open-source programs and software packages waiting for you to download – and it won't take you long! SWITCH also runs a SourceForge server, which provides additional services for open-source developers.
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SWITCH webcam
Way above the roofs of Zurich
A picture-postcard panorama awaits anyone who dares put their hands on the controls of our webcam. Why not try it out right now?
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Reading & Education
For bookworms and eager learners
Reading is trumps – no matter whether you are involved in continuous professional development, whether you are searching for specialist literature for research purposes or whether you simply like browsing through the written word. We provide you with an overview of the Swiss libraries, together with a direct link to their homepages and online catalogues. We also give you rapid access to the websites of the different university establishments.more information