Linux Professionals Celebrate Software Freedom Day: Let’s Make a Difference Together

As a proud Media Partner of Software Freedom Day (SFD), Linux Professional Institute (LPI) invites you to join a global celebration of ethical technology and Free Software. Together with the dedicated volunteers operating at local events and on a global scale, we proudly support the freedoms that empower innovation and collaboration in our professional and personal lives.

Celebrate Software Freedom Day: LPI Media Partnership

Discover what you can do, from now on until September 20th, 2025, to help.

Let’s hear directly from Software Freedom Day itself, as we amplify their vision and message to inspire action worldwide.

Linux Professionals Celebrate Software Freedom Day: Let’s Make a Difference Together

As Linux professionals, we know the power of freedom. The ability to adapt software to fit our needs, to avoid vendor lock-in, and to collaborate without restrictions is at the heart of what we do. It’s what drives innovation in our careers and empowers the communities we serve.

That’s why Software Freedom Day (SFD) matters. It’s our chance to celebrate these freedoms, spread the word about ethical technology, and show the world what Free Software can achieve. Together, we can shine a light on the importance of controlling our software, our data, and our digital future.

SFD Matters

1. We Believe in Ethical Tech.
   Free Software isn’t just about cost—it’s about doing what’s right: empowering users, respecting privacy, and fostering collaboration.
2. It’s Good for Our Careers.
   Free Software skills are in high demand, and celebrating SFD creates visibility in new audiences.
3. We Give Back to Our Communities.
   By sharing our expertise, we can inspire others to explore Free Software, from students discovering Linux for the first time to businesses seeking alternatives to vendor lock-in.
4. Freedom Needs Us.
   With a few companies dominating in AI, cloud services, and more, it’s critical to defend the freedoms that let us innovate without limits. SFD is a great way to make our voices heard.

Get Involved

1. Organize or Join an Event.
   Whether it’s a Linux install fest, a workshop, or just an informal gathering, SFD is about celebrating Free Software in our own way. Big or small, every event makes a difference.
2. Support the Movement.
   If we can’t organize, we can still help. Spread the word, team up with local groups, or get our companies to sponsor the Digital Freedom Foundation. Every bit counts.
3. Earn PDUs While Making an Impact.
   Volunteering for SFD doesn’t just feel good—it counts toward maintaining our LPI certifications if you are an LPI Member. It’s a win-win: helping the community while advancing our professional development.

When? Now!

SFD happens every third Saturday of September, the 20th in 2025. But the time to start is now. The sooner we organize, the bigger impact we can make together. Let’s show the world what Free Software—and the LPI Community—stands for.
Join us in making this year’s Software Freedom Day the best one yet. It’s our movement. It’s our freedom. Let’s celebrate it together.

Software Freedom Day: The beginnings

Let’s hear directly from Software Freedom Day itself, as we amplify their vision and message to inspire action worldwide.

Software Freedom Day is an international effort to inform people about software freedom…the ability to use and change software to meet your needs instead of purchasing commercial software and using it.

Started by Matt Oquist in the early 2000s it rapidly grew into an worldwide community effort. In this video Matt talks about how he originated the idea and how he and his friends made it happen.