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 * This website
 * Zoom meeting (through mail)
 * Google doc (through mail)
-* [Slack channel](https://join.slack.com/t/ngsvariantana-y1r2970/shared_invite/zt-j9qnpkc7-1se2c_l~mU8A1Pa1PKkHTA)
+* [Slack channel](https://slack.com)
 
 ## Learning outcomes
 
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-A main source of communication will be our [slack channel](https://join.slack.com/t/ngsvariantana-y1r2970/shared_invite/zt-j9qnpkc7-1se2c_l~mU8A1Pa1PKkHTA). Ask background questions that interest you personally at **#background**. During the exercises, e.g. if you are stuck or don't understand what is going on, use the slack channel **#peer-q-and-a**.  This channel is not only meant for asking questions but also for answering questions of other participants. Answer questions only if you have finished the practical block, and use the "reply in thread" option:
+A main source of communication will be our [slack channel](https://slack.com). Ask background questions that interest you personally at **#background**. During the exercises, e.g. if you are stuck or don't understand what is going on, use the slack channel **#q-and-a**.  This channel is not only meant for asking questions but also for answering questions of other participants. Answer questions only if you have finished the practical block, and use the "reply in thread" option:
 
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 * Personal interest questions: **#background**
 * During exercises:
 
-    * **\#peer_q_and_a** on slack
+    * **\#q-and-a** on slack
     * if really stuck: *no* button in zoom
     * if finished: *yes* button in zoom
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 ## UNIX
 
-As is stated in the course prerequisites at the [announcement web page](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/2020-11-NGS6). We expect participants to have a basic understanding of working with the command line on UNIX-based systems. If you don't have experience with UNIX command line, or if you're unsure whether you meet the prerequisites, follow our [online UNIX tutorial](https://edu.sib.swiss/pluginfile.php/2878/mod_resource/content/4/couselab-html/content.html).
+As is stated in the course prerequisites at the [announcement web page](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/2021-03-NGS2). We expect participants to have a basic understanding of working with the command line on UNIX-based systems. You can test your UNIX skills with a quiz [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2BEWeOKLbIRGBT_aDEGPce1FOaVYBbhBiaqcaHoBKNB27MQ/viewform?usp=sf_link). If you don't have experience with UNIX command line, or if you're unsure whether you meet the prerequisites, follow our [online UNIX tutorial](https://edu.sib.swiss/pluginfile.php/2878/mod_resource/content/4/couselab-html/content.html).
 
 ## Software