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In modern society, replete with social media, online sources of information, and applications of all kinds, a website is a fundamental requirement for every organization. The website allows a company itself to explain in detail what it does, detail its services, find and retain customers, sell online, and be [...]

At the University of Palermo, Italy, my colleagues and I have carried out an enormous conversion project from proprietary software to GNU/Linux and other free and open source technologies. This article shows how we converted nearly 100 systems and created a model for many university departments to follow. In 2001, [...]

I am Bigani, a seasoned system administrator with extensive expertise in open-source technology, currently employed at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Botswana. The Genesis of My Linux Journey My journey into the world of Linux began in 2014 when the university inaugurated a High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility, [...]

In today's interconnected world, a robust and reliable Wi-Fi signal is essential for uninterrupted internet access throughout our homes. However, many of us suffer from weak or inaccessible Wi-Fi in certain areas due to physical obstructions, such as thick walls, or long distances from the router. There is FOSS for [...]

On September 15, 2022, the European Commission published a draft law called the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which aims to improve the security of hardware and software products. The proposal defines "standard metrics" for evaluating the safety of projects. It communicates the security status of each project to users [...]

The third edition of Contribute to Open Source: the right way by Daniele Scasciafratte has now been released. We interviewed Daniele to learn more about his projects, his take on Linux and FOSS, and his book. Daniele is a full stack developer and a Council Member of the Italian Linux [...]

The Polish Linux Users Group (PLUG) is excited to host the 19th edition of the Linux Autumn Conference. LPI proudly stands as a Media Partner

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) will host an online roundtable discussion on the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on October 3rd at 4.30PM GMT. The CRA is a proposed law that would impose new security requirements on products with digital elements, including open source software. The roundtable will feature [...]

The technology industry has already seen more than 230,000 job cuts since the beginning of 2023. The feeling one gets from these widespread layoffs, the collapse of crypto asset prices, and the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is that the golden balloon that is Silicon Valley has popped. [...]

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a global initiative that takes place on September 16th, with over 300 events in 100 cities worldwide. It is a key opportunity for organizations to establish their community presence, extend their reach to new potential clients or students, and make important professional connections with [...]