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Going Bananas for 5G: Recipe for a FOSS Network

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 … Read more

OpenRefine: Data Workflow via Open Source Collaboration

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 … Read more

Lenovo in the Linux Desktop Community

When Linux was young, a major part of the Linux experience was installing it yourself—an occasion for many tales of struggle and triumph. As the importance of Linux became known, hardware companies started offering GNU/Linux preinstalled. Eventually, major vendors such … Read more

The LPI Difference #5: Serving the Industry

Linux Professional Institute reached its 25th anniversary as a unique organization in support of free and open source software. Although people come to LPI mostly to get professional certifications our work and values go far beyond that. Open source is … Read more

LPI at the UN Tech Over Hackathon 2025

June, 16-17  2025 Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York Join Linux Professional Institute (LPI) at the UN Tech Over Hackathon, a premier gathering for open source enthusiasts. The event brings together over 150 global technologists, along with partners and mentors … Read more

KoboToolbox: Empowering Data, the FOSS Way

As part of our ongoing series on FOSS projects with strong impacts on our world, we’re excited to showcase KoboToolbox: an open source platform that empowers humanitarian and development organizations worldwide to collect and manage essential data, even in challenging … Read more

Upgrade Hardware or Upgrade to Linux?

Windows 10 support runs out in 2025, and Stefan Bohn was challenged with a decision: “Will I upgrade my hardware or switch my operating system?” As he is working in IT, he opted to listen to the suggestions of his … Read more

Neon AI: An Open Source, Privacy-Centered Voice Assistant

This interview is part of our ongoing series celebrating the versatility of FOSS technologies and their role in shaping diverse aspects of our lives. From advancing life-saving initiatives to enriching our everyday interactions, open source projects demonstrate the far-reaching potential … Read more

My 30 under 30 over 30 years: Neel Patel

My career is well into its fourth, and possibly final, decade. It has spanned most of the United States and a few locations outside as well, a good 75 or so places in total. I often find myself reading about … Read more

Free LPI Exam Retake With Pearson VUE

Toronto, 2025-05-01 — Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is excited to participate in the free exam retake campaign, initiated by its global exam partner Pearson VUE. The limited-time offer gives candidates a second chance to succeed – at no additional cost. … Read more