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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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

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 … En savoir plus

Harnessing the Power of Open Source AI: Free Tools for Creativity and Productivity Whether you’re editing images, isolating vocals, transcribing audio, or experimenting with Large Language Models (LLMs), open source AI offers some of the best solutions available today. From … En savoir plus

Created by Linux Professional Institute (LPI) in 2024, the Hall of Fellows formally recognizes individuals who have made long-term contributions through their open source advocacy and have shaped the organization and the broader free and open source communities. More than … En savoir plus

It was an honour to represent LPI’s community at the 23rd National Academy Day of the German Cisco Networking Academies (Cisco Netzwerk-Akademien), held in Weilburg. National Academy Day is one of the most important annual meetups for the IT training … En savoir plus

The first article in this series explained the special challenges faced in quantum computing to teams and companies building open source communities. For that article, I interviewed leaders for the classiq library and OQTOPUS. In this concluding article, I interview … En savoir plus