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Among the objectives for the new Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Open Source Essentials certificate, the candidate has to deal with legal aspects of developing and using open source software in a professional environment. These aspects include license compliance, legal compliance, … Weiterlesen

Tuta Mail is one of the privacy-preserving software projects with a big potential impact. In this interview with Tuta, we explore the transformative role of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in both the business realm and its broader social … Weiterlesen

By nature, software developers – and especially open source software developers – tend to value their independence. And like all of us, they each have opinions about how things should be done. So dealing with disagreements can be all part … Weiterlesen

A German state made big news recently by announcing that it was shifting to an open source strategy. Press releases focused on the decision of Schleswig-Holstein’s management to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice, the most popular open source office suite. … Weiterlesen

A new community survey from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is now live. We offer these surveys every 5 years, so please visit the link and help us better understand your needs and priorities. Our goal is to continue to … Weiterlesen

Over three years ago Evan Leibovitch and I started advocating for a certification that we nicknamed “BOSS: The Business of Open Source Software”. The motivation for creating this certification was two-fold. We wanted to reach out to managers of Open … Weiterlesen

Over the past 10 to 15 years, technology adoption has virtually exploded, and staying ahead of the curve has become increasingly difficult—for companies as well as individual experts. But it is not just the chase for continued innovation that grips … Weiterlesen

One of the largest networks of universities in the world, the University of California (UC), is undertaking a major effort to increase its use and production of free and open source software. Central to this effort is the concept of … Weiterlesen

Dear potential candidate for the LPI Board of Directors, First of all, thank you for even considering running for the Board of Directors of the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). We are approaching the June 22nd, 2024 LPI Annual General Meeting … Weiterlesen

My adventure with Linux began in the vibrant classrooms of a small educational institute in Costa Rica. At that time, I was a stranger to the intricate world of Linux and Unix. A chance encounter with an extraordinary professor, Felipe … Weiterlesen

DataCentres Ireland 2023, held in Dublin, was a focal point for technological advancements and innovative strategies in the world of data centers. As an attendee representing the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the … Weiterlesen

In the dynamic sphere of open-source software and its community, the proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) by the European Commission stands as a pivotal piece of legislation that could significantly influence the European digital market. To dissect the implications and … Weiterlesen