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The Many Meanings of Linux, Part 1 of 2
A startling title appeared in the prestigious Yale Law Journal in 2002. At that time, academics, governments, and companies were exploring an exciting and potentially liberating idea: to take input about policies and products not just from duly credentialed experts, … Read more
The People behind the Learning Portal: Dr. Markus Wirtz – Manager Learning Materials
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) launched the Learning Portal in June 2019. The Learning Portal is the repository of all the Learning Materials for our exams. The whole project is managed by Dr. Markus Wirtz, Manager Learning Materials at LPI. We designed … Read more
LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #03: 303 Samba Share Configuration
This blog posting is the third in a series that will help you to prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. In the previous posts we set up a virtual lab, installed Samba, and set up … Read more
LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #02: 302 Samba and Active Directory Domains
This blog posting is the second in a series that will help you to prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. Active Directory is one of the major topics on LPI’s LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. … Read more
Simone “Simo” Bertulli and Kenny Armstrong: A conversation among LPI Members
How LPI members benefit from a growing membership program The young LPI Membership program was announced in late summer 2020. Lots of Members joined. What benefits do they get? In particular, what can they do to earn Professional Development Units … Read more
LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #01: 301 Samba Basics
This blog posting is the first in a series that will help you to prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. The new objectives are a complete rewrite of the former version. A lot of … Read more
Open, Simple, Generative: Why the Web is the Dominant Internet Application
Everything in the 2021 Open Anniversary celebration comes together in the Open Web, the subject of this month’s article. In fact, I have taken the words Open Web as almost a prompt for free association. While everyone appreciates the wealth … Read more
My Path to Making Open Source Software
I’m the kind of person who has a passion for computers and technology: since I was a boy I wondered how things work. Looking back, I can recognize some important milestones that made sense in my life and it relates … Read more
The LPI, the NFT and the TLAs
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) regularly hosts students and other folks with an interest in a career involving open source. Through internships, we help them gain experience and acquire new skills. In return, we get to introduce (or further expose) these … Read more
LPI EMEA partners met virtually
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) hosts meetings to which Partners are invited on a regular basis throughout the year, but not specifically regional. On one side it needed to be digital; on the other, we wanted to highlight the sense of … Read more
The People behind the Learning Portal: Andrew Mallett, Learning Materials Developer
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) launched the Learning Portal in June 2019. The Learning Portal is the repository of all the Learning Materials for our exams. The whole project is managed by Dr. Markus Wirtz, manager Education Programs at LPI. We designed … Read more
Another Look at PDUs with the Members of LPI
Many people might be aware of the Linux Professional Institute’s use of Professional Development Units (PDUs) in the Membership Program (if not, now is a good time to look into it!). The implementation of the PDU is a means to … Read more