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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 11h

Want #apprenticeships aligned with real industry needs?

University Academy 92 combines academic learning with employer-led training. A group of 20 #DevOps apprentices sat the #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam and all passed!

Read more 👉 lpi.org/2s89

#Linux #LPI #FOSS #OldTrafford #UA92

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 14h

Are you a developer or contributor?

The EU’s #CyberResilienceAct, now in force, may impact those maintaining or contributing to #opensource projects in Europe and beyond.

Read why the Act sparked a global debate: lpi.org/k9nt

#LPI #Morrolinux #CRA #FOSS

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 1d

Building a life around #tech means following instructions, breaking things, fixing them, & learning as you go!

Get valuable lessons as #FOSS advocate #LPI Board Chair Emeritus Jon “maddog” Hall shares his life journey at LinuxFest Northwest 2025 (watch the full talk): lpi.org/femf

#LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 1d

#LPI is proud to support @allthingsopen.bsky.social ‘25 as a Media Partner! 💪🐧

🤖 Join one of the USA’s largest #opensource events Oct 12–14 in North Carolina with developers, educators & #FOSS advocates for talks, workshops, networking & more!

Learn more: lpi.org/fqpu

#AI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 1d

As Denmark embraces #opensource, Capital Series Denmark 2025 is set to take place in Copenhagen, Oct. 23!

At the high-level event, #LPI will join policymakers, public sector leaders & #FOSS advocates to discuss #opentech in Denmark.

Learn more: lpi.org/vnzk

#OpenForumEurope

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 2d

Did you know the #opensource market could reach $120B in the next decade?

Donations, seed funding, community support, SaaS & more keep the #FOSS economy growing! 💪📈

Learn how individual developers & companies benefit in this Moreno Razzoli article: lpi.org/qnmc

#LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 3d

Get noticed by employers!

Showcase digital #LPI badges with #Credly on professional platforms to highlight your skills in a competitive, ever-evolving job market.

Learn more: lpi.org/hk1p

#LPI #FOSS #opensource

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 3d

Explore #AI, #cybersecurity, #dataprivacy, and global collaboration on #opensource at #DigitalResilienceForum 2025 in Madrid, Oct. 29!

Join talks, networking, and panels, including one on #opensource skills to be moderated by #LPI’s Elzbieta Godlewska 🐧💪

Learn more: lpi.org/5s2s

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 4d

LPI is proud to support #LinuxDayItalia as a Media Partner! 📷🐧

Celebrate #Linux and #opensource on Oct 25 with Italian Linux Society , LPI, and Italy’s thriving #FOSS community.

🎉 Participants get 20% off all LPI exams (limited offer)!

Learn more: lpi.org/m59j

#LPI #FOSS

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 4d

A big thanks to everyone who switched their OS to #Linux & shared posts or tagged us! 🐧

You’ve helped spread #FOSS & inspired more people to explore #opensource.

LPI #switchtolinux campaign with 25% off #LinuxEssentials ends Oct 31!

More info: lpi.org/87me

#UpgradeToLinux #LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 5d

Happy Birthday to #GentooLinux! 🐧🎂🎈

Named after the world's fastest penguin, this #Linux distribution has been delighting everyone with its flexibility & performance for 26 years.

A big thank you to the #Gentoo developers, the community, & everyone else who makes this great #distro possible!

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 6d

Ever break something while tinkering? 🔧 Rodiel did—over and over. But each mistake helped him build skills that paved the way to a career in #opensource with LPI certifications.

Turn trial and error into growth and success! 🐧 See how: lpi.org/07ws

#FOSS #Linux #LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 6d

Shoutout to AUF for empowering future tech talent! 🎓

400 students in 15 countries now have a head start in #IT, as they receive #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam vouchers from AUF.

Curious how #Linux skills open career doors?

Learn more: lpi.org/x3q7

#LPI #opensource #EdTech #LinuxEssentials

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 7d

Two decades at #FrOSCon in Germany! 🐧💪

#LPI is proud to have been part of FrOSCon from the very beginning, sharing knowledge, connecting with the #FOSS community, & offering discounted exams. 🙌

Discover more in this article by Björn Schönewald: lpi.org/ft2a

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 7d

From ad-hoc beginnings to global adoption, #QuTiP shows how #opensource drives #QuantumComputing innovation 🌍.

Read LPI Editor Andrew Oram’s new article to see how the project recruits talent, maintains quality, and reaches out to industry—lessons you can use in your own #FOSS work: lpi.org/0ta5

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 8d

#LPI is pleased to join Capital Series Denmark 2025 in Copenhagen, Oct. 23! 💪🐧

We will connect with partners, share #FOSS skill insights, & explore #opensource collaboration, as Denmark reduces reliance on proprietary software.

Learn more: lpi.org/vnzk

#OpenForumEurope #Linux

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 8d

Secure your #webserver with Post-quantum Cryptography! 🔐
#LPI Board Member Ted Matsumura builds on his @lfnw talk on #TLS, #PQC, certs, & compliance. Read the article also to learn how the #FOSS community can prepare for #quantum threats: lpi.org/oh84

#cybersecurity

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 9d

Happy 25th Birthday to #Knoppix, one of the first #CD and #USB bootable #Linux distros! 🐧🎂🎉

Based on Debian, Knoppix is a historic part of #opensource, and a classic community favorite. Thanks Klaus Knopper and the Knoppix community for helping shape the future of #FOSS!

@debian.bsky.social

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 10d

AUF invests in student success! 🎓

It has #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam vouchers available for 400 students in 15 countries.

Wishing these future #IT pros the best as they launch careers with in-demand #Linux and #opensource skills! 💪

Learn more: lpi.org/x3q7

#LinuxEssentials

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 10d

Level up your #IT skills with #LPI certs! 🐧

Visit the LPI booth at Educ@tech Expo ’25 in Paris, Nov 19–21, to see how #LinuxEssentials & #SecurityEssentials can open new career doors.

Join the event for confs, workshops, networking, & more: lpi.org/e3xf

#WeyouGroup

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 11d

Interesting conversations and idea exchanges with the #FOSS community, discounted #LPI exams, & more: FrOSCon is a favorite every year! 🐧

Learn how this top #opensource event in Germany brings the community together, & why you should join the next one: lpi.org/ft2a

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 11d

Want to know how developers & orgs make sustainable income through #opensource? 🤔

Dive into this Moreno Razzoli article to see how the community sustains and grows, as the #FOSS market is expected to rise from $30B to $120B in the next decade 💪📈: lpi.org/qnmc

#LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 12d

The #CyberResilienceAct is now in force!

It may apply to any project with users in the #EU or hosted on platforms accessible from the EU, raising questions about liability & compliance.

Learn what it means for the #FOSS community: lpi.org/k9nt

#LPI #MorroLinux #CRA #FOSS

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 13d

Free tools for creativity!

#Upscayl, #rembg, #Fooocus, #Whisper, #LLAMA3 by #Meta, #Mixtral8x22b,, & more: These #opensource, #AI-powered tools make image editing, audio work, transcription, and LLMs fun and easy!

Learn more from #FOSS mentor Moreno Razzoli (Morrolinux): lpi.org/cyeo

#LPI

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) @lpi.org · 14d

LPI is proud to be one of the co-organizers #DigitalResilienceForum 2025 in Madrid, Oct. 29! 🐧💪

The event will feature talks, panels, and networking, including a session on #opensource skills to be moderated by LPI’s Elzbieta Godlewska.

Get your free ticket (limited space): lpi.org/5s2s

#DRF

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