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I am Kevin Aguirre, a developer and soon-to-be IT infrastructure administrator. My journey in technology took off when I started as a programmer, and as I delved deeper into coding I encountered Linux. Working with Linux was a revelation: it … Weiterlesen

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nataliia Polyakova, a highly respected educator and passionate advocate for information technology and cybersecurity education. For more than 20 years, Nataliia was the driving force behind the Cisco Networking … Weiterlesen

Hi, I’m Rod! My actual name is Rodolfo, but I prefer Rod for simplicity. My journey with technology began in a small town in Nicaragua, where as a child, I dreamed of humanoid robots and circuits—a vision that sparked my … Weiterlesen

On March 28, 2025, I had the privilege of attending in person the Cyber Security Challenge Greece 2025 (CSCGR), a national Capture The Flag (CTF) competition hosted across three cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras. The event was a dynamic and … Weiterlesen

The demand for fast, reliable mobile connections is skyrocketing as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and IoT devices flood the market. Older networks struggle to keep up, leading to slowdowns and instability. Enter 5G, powered by open source innovation and offering … Weiterlesen

Celebrating 25 Years of Linux Excellence: A Conversation with Moreno “Morrolinux” Razzoli As part of the LPI25 series, we’re thrilled to highlight inspiring stories from the Linux and open source community. Today, we sat down with Moreno Razzoli, better known … Weiterlesen

OpenRefine is a powerful data manipulation tool, but it’s also more—it’s a testament to the transformative potential of open source collaboration. Born as a closed-source tool by Metaweb and later adapted for Google and Wikidata, OpenRefine has become a cornerstone … Weiterlesen

As a representative of Linux Professional Institute (LPI), I found it a pleasure to attend the 41st edition of the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), held from April 30 to May 2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. … Weiterlesen

I’ve been attending Linux User Groups and “Fests” since the mid 1990s, but this year was my first LinuxFest Northwest ever, and I now realize what I have been missing for years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: … Weiterlesen

Als Hersteller individueller Server- und Storage-Systeme ist die Thomas-Krenn.AG europaweit bekannt für hochwertige Hardware, genauso aber auch für die Pflege des Open-Source-Gedankens. Schon in seiner Gründungszeit, Anfang der 2000er Jahre, war das Unternehmen mit Sitz in Freyung, Deutschland, einer der … Weiterlesen

Ricardo, an IT professional and LPI community member, reflects on his path from student to open source advocate and shares his vision for the next 25 years. Where were you 25 years ago? In 1999, I was still a student, … Weiterlesen

When Linux was young, a major part of the Linux experience was installing it yourself—an occasion for many tales of struggle and triumph. As the importance of Linux became known, hardware companies started offering GNU/Linux preinstalled. Eventually, major vendors such … Weiterlesen