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Open Education: The Many Ways to Target World Disparities
It’s universally recognized that education is the basis for solving problems everywhere: poverty, the status of women, adaptation to environmental disruption, and more. Anything that can spread high-quality education—and nowadays, we must specifically call for accurate education—is therefore contributing to … Leer más
Why I Joined the LPI Board of Directors – Jon “maddog” Hall
Why am I active as a Board Director of the Linux Professional Institute? It certainly is not the money that I am paid, as it is completely a voluntary position. It is not the fame or stature that I receive, … Leer más
LPI at PSITE ’24: Championing IT Certification
This March, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) was thrilled to participate in the Philippine Society of IT Educators’ (PSITE) National Convention 2024 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines. The convention, themed «New Era of Education: … Leer más
Why I Joined the LPI Board of Directors – Ted Matsumura
My name is Ted Matsumura, and I am currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI). In this article I’ll explain why I joined the Board and what my experience there has been like. I … Leer más
From Passion to Profession: Morrolinux’s Journey in FOSS
Is turning your passion into a profession possible? According to my experience, the answer is: YES. Does turning your passion into a profession mean you are just taking a shortcut around the tedious life journey of going to school and … Leer más
A Crash Course in Cryptography
There are many fascinating topics in the universe of Information Security, but if I had to place one above all others (this being a purely personal opinion), Cryptography would occupy the highest level. This topic has its deepest roots in … Leer más
Transforming Corporate Culture Through FOSS
Exploring the transformative impact of open source on corporate culture, this article by Ricardo Prudenciato delves into how embracing open-source methodologies not only revolutionizes software development but also fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment. That environment is covered by the … Leer más
LPI in Brussels: European FOSS Insights and Innovations
In February, I had the pleasure of representing Linux Professional Institute (LPI) at several high-level Open Tech events in Brussels. It was a week brimming with activity for enthusiasts and professionals alike in the open source community. Photo: iStock.com/bloodua Day … Leer más
Open Source Licenses: Source Code and the Legal Code
Among the objectives for the new Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Open Source Essentials certificate, the candidate has to deal with legal aspects of developing and using open source software in a professional environment. These aspects include license compliance, legal compliance, … Leer más
FOSS, Privacy, and Innovation: Meet Tuta Mail
Tuta Mail is one of the privacy-preserving software projects with a big potential impact. In this interview with Tuta, we explore the transformative role of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in both the business realm and its broader social … Leer más
Roles in Open Source: Bringing Order to the Chaos
By nature, software developers – and especially open source software developers – tend to value their independence. And like all of us, they each have opinions about how things should be done. So dealing with disagreements can be all part … Leer más
The Big Open Source Vision at Schleswig-Holstein
A German state made big news recently by announcing that it was shifting to an open source strategy. Press releases focused on the decision of Schleswig-Holstein’s management to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice, the most popular open source office suite. … Leer más