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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 its flagship operating system with the number 11. Since then, [...]

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, we will try to explore in detail important concepts such [...]

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 popular with the first release of the Arduino in [...]

July 28th - August 4th, 2024 DebConf24 in Busan, South Korea Dates: July 28th to August 4th, 2024 Location: Busan, South Korea DebCamp: July 21st to July 27th, 2024 Registration: Register Here Conference Overview DebConf, the annual international gathering of Debian developers, contributors, users, and enthusiasts, is celebrating its 25th year. This [...]

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 emerging challenges faced in our ever-evolving digital landscape. As this [...]

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 moments that steered him towards Linux and other free [...]

In our series highlighting remarkable FOSS initiatives, we turn our attention to Learning Equality and their transformative platform, Kolibri. This innovative project tackles the critical issue of educational access, bridging the gap for learners in low-resource and disconnected environments. Through our interview, we delve into the vision that drives [...]

From March 14-17, the Pasadena Convention Center buzzed with the energy of SCaLE 21x – the premier open-source event in North America. Drawing over 3000 enthusiasts, developers, and professionals, SCaLE provided a platform for sharing, learning, and collaboration within the vibrant open-source community. Celebrating Open Source At its core, SCaLE 21x [...]

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 saving our world. This article updates an article on [...]

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 have worked in the tech industry since the mid 1980s, [...]