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Taymour’s Story: Scaling IT Skills Through Linux and Open Source

As Linux Professional Institute (LPI), we love to highlight the voices of professionals who live and breathe open source. In this Share Your Voice interview, we hear from Taymour Elerian, an experienced Solutions Architect whose journey with Linux started in … Per saperne di più

We Will Need All Those Data Centers (Part 2)

The previous article in this two-part series reviewed tech history to show that some investments make sense for society, even when companies move too fast and show “irrational exuberance.” These investors and companies may suffer and even cause a recession, … Per saperne di più

We Will Need All Those Data Centers (Part 1)

A massive overbuild of compute facilities, mostly to serve the mania for large language models (LLMs) and other AI applications, is propping up weak world economies and fueling near-universal warnings that a bursting of the bubble could bring those economies … Per saperne di più

Early Comments Open on the Cyber Resilience Act

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is probably the biggest legislative intervention ever made in the beleaguered field of computer security. In a unique regulatory move, the public now has access to the detailed standards under consideration. This article briefly describes … Per saperne di più

Linux Day Italia 2025 in Palermo: A “Warmest” LDI25 Gathering

It’s not every day that you attend an event that feels like both a conference and a reunion. At the Palermo venue of Linux Day Italia 2025, hosted by the friends at Free Circle, that was exactly the feeling: a … Per saperne di più

Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub

Someone from the community asked me a straightforward question: “Morro, is there a free and open source alternative to Dropbox that works well for personal use, but also fits the needs of companies — especially now that data sovereignty matters … Per saperne di più

Organized Team Chat the FOSS way: Meet Zulip

Communication is crucial for organizational success but remains a challenge. Zulip aims to address this with its innovative team chat platform. Tim Abbott, Zulip’s Founder and CEO, shares how the platform uniquely structures conversations to improve efficiency, especially for distributed … Per saperne di più

COSCUP x RubyConf Taiwan 2025: Reunions & Partnerships

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 … Per saperne di più

Denis’ Open Source Path: From Dead-End Jobs to Staff Plus Engineer

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 … Per saperne di più

Morrolinux: Do the backup right with Linux

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 … Per saperne di più

Open Source Meets the Special Challenges of Robotics

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 … Per saperne di più

Switched to Linux? Thanks for Sharing!

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 … Per saperne di più