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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 1d

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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 1d

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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 2d

What matters to #opensource professionals?

Discover how to attract and retain #FOSS pros at your organization. Check out the 2025 Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report by Open Source JobHub and #LPI to understand what they value: lpi.org/ejcr

#LPI #FOSS #IT

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 2d

#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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 3d

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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 4d

Want effective team performance that leaves a lasting impression on new clients and partners?

@LPI.org can help you certify your staff in #Linux, #BSD, #DevOps, #WebDevelopment, #Cybersecurity, and more.

Sharpen your competitive edge and cultivate growth: lpi.org/0bpx

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 5d

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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 5d

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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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 6d

‘Combining Intelligences’ is the theme at Educ@tech Expo ’25 in Paris, Nov 19–21! 🤖💡

Attend conferences, workshops, & networking, and visit the #LPI booth 🐧 to see how #ITcerts support your journey in #AI, #EdTech, & more.

Learn more: lpi.org/e3xf

#WeyouGroup #FOSS

lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 6d

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

lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Birthday to #GentooLinux! 🐧🎂🎈

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

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

lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 9d

Want to contribute to #QuantumComputing research with a regular computer? 🧑💻

#QuTiP #opensource #Python toolkit lets you simulate quantum systems, used by tens of thousands worldwide.

Dive into the final part of this series by LPI’s Andrew Oram to learn more: lpi.org/0ta5

#FOSS #LPI

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 10d

Are you a content creator? 🎨

Upscale images, remove backgrounds, add flair, clean/transcribe audio, or explore #LLMs with #free, #opensource AI tools like #Upscayl, #Rembg, #Whisper, #LLAMA3, & more!

Learn from #FOSS mentor Moreno Razzoli 👉 lpi.org/cyeo

#LPI #AI #FOSS

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 11d

20 years of #FrOSCon 🎉🐧

Thanks to the organizers & volunteers who make one of Germany’s top #FOSS events shine every year! 🙌

#LPI is proud to have participated in every edition of FrOSCon, & we look forward to many more!

Learn more from Björn Schönewald: lpi.org/ft2a

@h-brs.bsky.social

lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 12d

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!

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 13d

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

lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 16d

Take advantage of a 25% discount #LinuxEssentials exam voucher with an #UpgradetoLinux!

Join the #opensource movement by sharing a photo of your #Linux setup with the tags #LPI25 and #switchtoLinux, tag @LPI.org, and start your #IT journey with a gift! 🙌🐧

lpi.org/3ogf

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 17d

What matters to #opensource professionals?

Discover how to attract and retain #FOSS pros at your organization. Check out the 2025 Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report by Open Source JobHub and #LPI to understand what they value: lpi.org/ejcr

#LPI #FOSS #IT

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 18d

Are you an #IT employer? Stand out from the competition by equipping your team with the best #Linux and #opensource skillsets.

Stand out to clients with certified reliability that can take your organization to the next level:
lpi.org/ZdQ

#LPI #LPIC #BSD #DevOps @LPI.org

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 19d

#FOSS is driving the leap from #quantum research to real-world impact 💪 ⚛️🖥️

Explore Part 2 of this series as LPI’s Andrew Oram dives into #QuTiP, an #opensource toolkit advancing science and careers despite funding and governance hurdles: lpi.org/0ta5

#FOSS #LPI

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 20d

Join #DigitalResilienceForum 2025 in Madrid, Oct. 29, for talks, panels, networking, and more to boost your #opensource skills!

The event will also explore creating Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) in Spain.

#LPI is one of the co-organizers 🐧💪

Learn more: lpi.org/5s2s

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 23d

#FOSS is shaping #QuantumComputing 🌍

Dive into part 1 of #LPI Editor Andrew Oram’s new series to explore how #classiq & #OQTOPUS unite researchers worldwide to push boundaries in this complex field: lpi.org/64ro

#opensource #LPI

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 24d

From image edits to audio work to exploring LLMs like ChatGPT, #opensource AI have you covered! 🐧💪

Check out #FOSS mentor Moreno Razzoli’s top #free #AI-powered #opensource tools 👉 lpi.org/cyeo

#LPI #Linux #upscayl #rembg #Fooocus #Whisper

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 25d

#LPI is proud to be an official sponsor of #SoftwareFreedomDay 2025 on Sept. 20! 🐧💪

Join the global movement, support #freesoftware, and connect with #FOSS networks in your community.

Learn how to get involved & be future-ready: lpi.org/n837

#SFD #DigitalFreedomFoundation

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lpieurope.bsky.social @lpieurope.bsky.social · 26d

Installing #Linux from scratch gave Herbert Feiler a new idea. In 2004, he founded @tuxedocomputers.bsky.social, which now thrives in #Europe and beyond, making and selling customizable Linux notebooks & desktops with preinstalled Ubuntu-based OS.

lpi.org/77ei

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