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The energy at COSCUP x RubyConf Taiwan 2025 was electric: an open source convergence that felt both expansive and intimate. Held in the heart of Taipei, this year’s joint conference drew thousands of developers, educators, and community builders from across … Weiterlesen

I’m Denis Rodrigues. I live in Brazil with my wife Priscila and our son Rafael. Today, I work as a Staff Plus Engineer at Banco Itaú, the largest bank in Latin America. My work involves complex systems, emerging technologies, and … Weiterlesen

In our previous backup article (link goes here), we explored the powerful open-source solution Restic Backup, highlighting its simplicity, reliability, and flexibility for securing your data. While that article focused on the tool itself, this follow-up dives into best practices … Weiterlesen

Universal coverage and flexibility are important traits for most software, especially free and open source software. Robots make it even harder to achieve these virtues. The variety of sensors, cameras, controllers, and appendages in different robots constantly stretches the capabilities … Weiterlesen

As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) launched the „Switch to Linux“ campaign to promote open source adoption and assist individuals in their professional development. The campaign offers a 25% discount on the Linux Essentials exam for … Weiterlesen

UA92 is reshaping how apprenticeships connect learners with real industry needs. By combining academic learning with employer-led training, the institution ensures that students build skills aligned with today’s job market. Each program is developed in partnership with industry, aiming to … Weiterlesen

Hi, I’m Rodiel Lezcano, and if you had told me a few years ago that I’d be diving deep into Linux, studying open-source technologies, and configuring firewalls in my home lab for fun, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. I’ve … Weiterlesen

According to reports from SNS and Global Market Insights, the open source market is currently valued at $30 billion and is projected to reach $120 billion within the next decade. But how can such a massive market exist around software … Weiterlesen

From vacuum tubes to free software, Jon “maddog” Hall’s 2025 LinuxFest Northwest talk captured the humor, grit, and decades of experience that shaped his open source journey. This was a tribute to the traits of curiosity, collaboration, and making things … Weiterlesen

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) closely follows the evolving landscape of software regulations and their impact on the open source community. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is one such regulation sparking global debate—not only for European developers but also for those … Weiterlesen

This August marked a very special milestone: the 20th edition of the Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon) at the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (Germany)! And while that in itself is reason to celebrate, we at the Linux … Weiterlesen

Some talks start as slides. Others start as hallway conversations, scan results, certificate errors, and someone in the team asking: “Hey Ted, do we really need TLS 1.3?” By the time I finished preparing this talk for LinuxFest Northwest 2025 … Weiterlesen