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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 3d

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 a tLinuxFest Northwest 2025 (watch the full talk): lpi.org/femf
#LPI

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 10d

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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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 11d

From vacuum tubes to #freesoftware,# LPI Board Chair Emeritus Jon “maddog” Hall’s LinuxFest Northwest 2025 talk captured the humor, determination, & experience shaping his decades-long #opensource journey.

See how curiosity & collaboration drive progress in #tech: lpi.org/femf

#FOSS

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 13d

Ready to launch your #IT career?

#UpgradetoLinux and share a photo of your new #Linux setup with the hashtags #LPI25 and #switchtolinux to receive a 25% discount on an #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam! 💪🐧🌍

Become part of a #FOSS future and enjoy the rewards:

lpi.org/yran

#freesoftware #LPI #Sysadmin

lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 16d

“I started programming in 1969.”

At LinuxFest Northwest 2025, #LPI Board Chair Emeritus Jon “maddog” Hall shared lessons from his decades in #tech, showing why curiosity and community matter as much as #code.

Dive into the article to learn more (a must-read for #FOSS fans): lpi.org/femf

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 17d

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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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 19d

Launch your #opensource journey by switching to #Linux and receive a 25% discount on a #LinuxEssential exam!

Just snap a photo of your #UpgradetoLinux with the hashtags #switchtolinux and #LPI25, tag Linux Professional Institute (LPI) or send an email to [email protected] 🙌🐧🌍

Learn more: lpi.org/n798

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 20d

#Linux runs the world of #tech. 🐧🌎🚀🤖

Prove your valuable #opensource experience to employers and clients with internationally recognized Linux Professional Institute (LPI) accreditation and take the next leap in your career!

lpi.org/i1s6

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 23d

#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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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 23d

#FOSS is driving the leap from #quantum research to real-world impact 💪 ⚛️🖥️
Explore Part 2 of this series as @praxagora dives into @QuTiPLabs_ada, an #opensource toolkit advancing science & careers despite funding and governance hurdles: lpi.org/2c6v

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 24d

Celebrate #SoftwareFreedomDay 2025 on Sept. 20 by organizing or attending a #FOSS event, #volunteering, or supporting the global movement.

Be part of the community shaping the future of #freesoftware and #opentech!

#LPI is an official sponsor of #SFD25 🐧💪

Learn more: lpi.org/n837

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 25d

#LPI was thrilled to join #FOSSASIA 2025 in Bangkok, one of Asia’s top #opensource events.
Attendees got exam discounts, explored #LPI certifications, and met LPI team members Kenji Ito and @JolVilaviza.
More info: lpi.org/zya6
#Linux #FOSSASIA

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 26d

#FOSS supports the development of education, careers, and communities around the world.

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) strives to make creative and economic opportunities accessible to all through vendor-neutral #opensource certification.

Visit: lpi.org/ZsR

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · 27d

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is offering a 25% discount voucher for a #LinuxEssential exam to anyone who switches to #Linux!

Tag us in a photo of your #UpgradetoLinux with the hashtags #switchtolinux and #LPI25 to join the #opensource movement and claim your voucher. 💪🐧🌍

lpi.org/2l0b

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 12

Showcase your organization’s community involvement and support public knowledge of #FOSS by hosting a #SoftwareFreedomDay event on Sept. 20!
Discover more about joining the global initiative and expanding your reach: lpi.org/n837

#LPI is an official sponsor of #SFD25 🐧💪
#digitalfreedoms

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 11

Want to attract #opensource talent to your organization?

Learn what #FOSS professionals value from the 2025 Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report released by Open Source JobHub and #LPI.
lpi.org/ejcr

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 10

From Tel Aviv to Osaka, #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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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 9

#LPI thanks organizers, volunteers, & attendees for making #FOSSASIA Summit 2025 in Bangkok a success! 🔓💪🐧
#LPI was proud to join this #FOSS event, spreading #opensource skills across Asia through demos, talks, networking, & more!
Learn more: lpi.org/zya6

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 8

#LPI is pleased to announce the formation of its new Board of Directors and to welcome four newly elected Members and one returning Member! 🐧
👏Evan Leibovitch & Dan York into our Hall of Fellows!
Find out more—and how you 🫵 can join the Board next year: lpi.org/b5mt
#FOSS #opensource

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 4

Want to get involved in #QuantumComputing but feel it’s out of reach? 🧑💻
Projects like #classiq and #OQTOPUS are lowering barriers through #opensource, building global talent pipelines, and welcoming new #contributors.
Learn how they’re doing it: lpi.org/64ro
#LPI

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 2

“For a small business, #opensource was transformative—it allowed us to innovate without the financial strain of costly licenses.”
Dive into #LPI Approved Trainer Rod’s journey and see how #FOSS can boost your career in #tech: 🐧👇
lpi.org/zepw
#opensource #Linux

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Sep 1

#LPI is pleased to announce the formation of its new Board of Directors and to welcome four newly elected Members and one returning Member! 🐧
👏Evan Leibovitch & Dan York into our Hall of Fellows!
Find out more—and how you 🫵 can join the Board next year: lpi.org/b5mt
#FOSS #opensource

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Aug 29

#FOSSASIA 2025 in Bangkok gathered #FOSS pros & supporters for 170+ talks & 200+ sessions on #AI, #cloud, #DevOps, #openhardware, & more! 🔓💪🐧

#LPI offered career guidance, exam discounts, & built ties to grow #opensource careers in #Asia.
Learn more: lpi.org/zya6

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Aug 28

#FOSS is powering #QuantumComputing! 💪
Part 1 of #LPI Editor Andrew Oram’s new series delves into how #opensource projects #classiq & #OQTOPUS grow diverse, global contributor bases, lowering entry barriers & opening #career paths in this cutting-edge field.
Read it here: lpi.org/64ro

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lpiseasia.bsky.social @lpiseasia.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ready to launch your #IT career?

#UpgradetoLinux and share a photo of your new #Linux setup with the hashtags #LPI25 and #switchtolinux to receive a 25% discount voucher for an #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam! 💪🐧🌍

View more 25th anniversary details and discounts: lpi.org/pho9