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

EU ACT sparks debate on liability and compliance!

Dive into this article to learn how the #CyberResilienceAct might impact #FOSS projects globally: lpi.org/k9nt

#LPI #MorroLinux #CRA #FOSS

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

Attention #FOSS enthusiasts: Capital Series Denmark in Copenhagen, Oct. 23, will explore how #opensource drives public sector innovation, digital sovereignty & secure infrastructure, as Denmark leans more on #FOSS.

#LPI is pleased to join!

Learn more: lpi.org/vnzk

#OpenForumEurope

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

🎉 Happy 29th Birthday to KDE!

Founded on Oct 14, 1996, by Matthias Ettrich, #KDE has grown into a global #FOSS community behind #KDEPlasma, #Krita, #KDevelop, & more.

Thank you, KDE community, for bringing creativity & freedom to desktops worldwide! 💚

#Linux #opensource #LPI

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

#Robots face some of the toughest challenges in #tech: sensing, motion, safety, & adapting to unexpected environments. 🤖

Dive into this article by #LPI Editor Andrew Oram to learn how #FOSS projects are helping developers tackle these challenges: lpi.org/46fi

#OSRA #openrobotics

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

#LPI is thrilled to join #SeaGL Conference in Seattle, Nov 7–8, as a Media Partner & Exhibitor! 🎉

Join the free GNU/Linux conference—online or in person—for talks (incl. from LPI’s Jon “maddog” Hall & Ted Matsumura), workshops, #FOSS networking & more!

Learn more: lpi.org/kvd6

#Linux

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

LPI #switchtolinux campaign wraps up Oct 31—last chance to get 25% off #LinuxEssentials! ⏳

Thanks to everyone who switched to #Linux & shared posts 🐧 You’re inspiring others to embrace #opensource 💪

Learn how to join the #freesoftware movement: lpi.org/87me

#FOSS

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

20% off all LPI exams for #LinuxDayItalia participants! 🎉

Celebrate #Linux on Oct 25 with Italian Linux Society & LPI. Join Italy’s #Linux and #opensource community to connect with fellow #tech enthusiasts! 💪🐧

Learn more: lpi.org/m59j

#LPI #opensource #LDI2025

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

💡 Want to learn something new?

Join @allthingsopen.bsky.social in North Carolina, Oct 12–14, for talks, workshops, breakout sessions & networking to boost your skills in #opentech, #cloud, #containers, #DevOps & #AI.

💪🐧🤖 #LPI is a Media Partner!

Register now: lpi.org/fqpu

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

Thanks to AUF, 400 students in 15 countries to have #LPI #LinuxEssentials exam vouchers! 🎓💻

AUF is helping future #tech pros gain real-world #Linux skills and stand out to #IT hiring managers.

Learn more: lpi.org/x3q7

#LPI #opensource #EdTech #LinuxEssentials

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

Explore #opentech, #cloud, #DevOps, #AI & more thru talks, breakout sessions, workshops & networking at @allthingsopen.bsky.social in North Carolina, Oct 12–14!

Register for one of the largest #opensource events in the USA: lpi.org/fqpu

#LPI is a Media Partner! 💪🐧🤖

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

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

#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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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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