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The challenges of building a community around free and open source software are the topic of numerous books and articles. I chose quantum computing for this article because open source projects face extra barriers there. Quantum computing requires an advanced … Leer más

CEO Herbert Feiler founded TUXEDO Computers GmbH in Bayreuth, Germany, in 2004. Today, the company is based in Augsburg. However, it took some time to develop the strategy that would make TUXEDO a successful vendor specializing almost entirely in computers … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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 … Leer más

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. … Leer más

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: … Leer más

As a manufacturer of customized server and storage systems, Thomas-Krenn.AG is known throughout Europe for high-quality hardware — but equally for its commitment to the open source philosophy. From its early days in the 2000s, the company, headquartered in Freyung, … Leer más