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In developing products the normal stages are typically research, advanced development, product development, manufacturing engineering, customer serviceability engineering, product release, product sustainability, product retirement. In the modern day of agile programming and “devops” some or all of these steps are … Read more

Linux’s adaptability is well-known, with its ability to run on a myriad of architectures forming a testament to its flexibility. The journey of porting Glu Linux to Apple Silicon M1 highlights this adaptability. Initial reactions were mixed, with some questioning … Read more

On June 24th the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 1300 hours UTC. Since June 6th LPI members had been voting on a number of issues that the Canadian government requires them to vote on … Read more

This is an updated version of an article originally published in October 2021, upon the release of Windows 11. In October 2021, Microsoft released its first major new version of Windows in more than six years, tagging this version of … Read more

In the vast and noisy digital universe we live in, managing online identities and all aspects related to digital privacy has become (pun not intended…) essential. While the approach might not be immediately straightforward, and kind of scary for non-experts, … Read more

The term “open hardware” came into use several years after open source software. The first comprehensive and principled defense of free software, so far as I know, was the GNU Manifesto of 1983. In contrast, the term “open hardware” became … Read more

As a technologist, author, and trainer, I have devoted my career to bringing technology to people who lack access. I’ll explain in this article how joining the LPI Board of Directors contributes to my goals. Free and open source software … Read more

Introducing mundialis, a company at the forefront of FOSS businesses, blending free geodata and open-source software in remote sensing. mundialis is known for its commitment to generating spatial information and developing tailored FOSS solutions. We spoke with Markus Neteler, Co-Founder … Read more

Stichting Praktijkleren is a foundation that promotes vocational education in the Netherlands, formed almost twenty years ago by a group of schools here. Since then, every one of the Netherlands regional training centers (ROCs) have affiliated with us. Together with … Read more

This article is the fourth in our ongoing series on cybersecurity, authored by Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Member Simo Bertulli. In this installment, we go deeper into the realm of device and storage security, shedding light on fundamental principles and … Read more

In the field of Information Technology, every professional has a unique journey that shapes their expertise and career path. In this blog posting, we meet Jhenisson Brito, an LPI-certified professional from Brazil. His story unveils the challenges, motivations, and pivotal … Read more

As a computer engineer with 12 years of experience in Africa, I joined the LPI Board to help LPI become the leader in the field of Linux certifications. I want to improve LPI’s marketing and increase the amount of translations … Read more