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AI is raising big questions! 🤖

Where does the #data come from, who benefits, and how will booming #datacenters shape the future?

Read the final part of this series by LPI Editor Andrew Oram to explore the risks & opportunities: lpi.org/e6vo

#AI #LPI #DevOps
December 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
SeaGL ’25 showed what a truly community-driven #Linux conference looks like: free to attend, volunteer-run, with rich discussions & real FOSS connections!

See how the conference builds community, why it’s special, & why you should join next time 👇
lpi.org/xu07

#LPI #opensource #SeaGL25
December 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Solutions Architect Taymour Elerian has built a successful global career 🌍 across industries & technologies, employing #Linux & #opensource.

Explore his journey to see how #FOSS & #LPI certifications can boost your #IT career: lpi.org/zzdp

#LPI #LPIC #FOSScerts
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Contributor opportunity!

LPI is looking for Localization Experts to translate & review content in Portuguese, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, & Japanese.

Join us in supporting the global #FOSS community—contributors to receive a stipend!

Learn more: lpi.org/oskp

#opensource
December 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Help Europe build a stronger #FOSS future! 💪

Join #LPI at the EU #OpenSourcePolicySummit on January 30 in Brussels, & participate in the discussion on how open collaboration drives competitiveness, resilience & innovation across key sectors.

Learn more: lpi.org/71ts

#LPI #OpenForumEurope #FOSS
December 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“I argue that building all those data centers is a good activity (though it should be done more ecologically) and we’ll eventually use them even if there’s a temporary downturn.”

Learn how the #AI boom could benefit society, from LPI Editor Andrew Oram: lpi.org/8yhi

#LPI #datacenter
December 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The EU’s early draft standards for the #CyberResilienceAct let #opensource developers & product teams see what rules could affect their projects.

Review, comment, and help shape practical cybersecurity requirements before they are finalized: lpi.org/omav

#LPI
December 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today’s AI data-center boom looks like a bubble, but history shows overbuilt tech often fuels the future.

From dark fiber to railroads, short-term losses can create infrastructure society depends on for decades.

Dive into this Andrew Oram article to learn more: lpi.org/8yhi

#LPI #datacenter
December 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#opensource professionals: Spend 5 minutes to take the 2026 Open Source Professionals Job Survey from @opensourcejobhub.com & LPI, and tell organizations how they can shape working conditions that fit your needs.

Make your voice heard: lpi.org/ib81

#LPI #OSJobHub
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#LPI is excited to participate in the EU #OpenSourcePolicySummit on January 30 in Brussels, Belgium! 🐧

Join the key #FOSS event, in person or online, to help shape the role of #opensource in Europe’s digital future.

Learn more: lpi.org/71ts

#OpenForumEurope #cybersecurity #FOSS
December 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎉 Exciting news!

LPI has released the DevOps Tools Engineer 2.0 certification!

This exam covers the complete skill set for #DevOps, from software architecture and development to container orchestration and observability!

Get free #LearningMaterials!

Learn more: lpi.org/7k7y

#LPI #opensource
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Remember the “dark fiber” boom that bankrupted investors? It’s paying off now in the modern internet. Today’s data center surge may follow the same pattern, & the public could be the real winner.

Discover why in this new series by LPI Editor Andrew Oram 👇
lpi.org/8yhi

#datacenters #LPI
December 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From deep dives into #encryption, #opensource5G, & #Mobian, to the buzz around familiar faces of the Italian #LPI Community, #LinuxDayItalia’25 in Palermo was a true celebration of community, curiosity, and collaboration. 🐧💛

Learn more: lpi.org/6d4x

#LPI #LDI25
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know you can run your own #Dropbox alternative with FOSS?🐧💻

Moreno Razzoli (Morrolinux) shows how @opencloud.eu runs on just a €3 VPS for simple file syncing, while @nextcloud.bsky.social gives you a full digital office for more advanced setups.

Learn more: lpi.org/4wen

#LPI #FOSS
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Opportunities, career advancement: Discover how adding LPI digital badges with Credly to your resume and professional platforms can help you stand out to future employers.

lpi.org/hk1p

#opensource #freesoftware #Linux #LPI #FOSS #ITCareer
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🛠️ The wait is over! 🎉

#LPI has launched the DevOps Tools Engineer 2.0 exam!

Test your #DevOps skills across #software architecture, development, #container orchestration & observability to gain a competitive edge in your #IT career.

Learn more: lpi.org/7k7y

#LPI #opensource
December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Early Comments open on the EU #CyberResilienceAct.
This is a ripe opportunity for #opensource developers and product teams to peek behind the curtain, spot how new rules could affect their work, and weigh in before the standards are finalized.

Learn more from #LPI Editor Andrew Oram: lpi.org/omav
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#LinuxDayItalia ’25 in Palermo showed #opensource is about people, collaboration & shared growth! 🐧💛 From Moreno Razzoli’s (Morrolinux) Matrix vs. ChatControl talk to #FOSS 5G & #Mobian sessions, learning blended with the warmth of #FreeCircle & Sicily.

Learn more: lpi.org/6d4x

#LPI #FOSS
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A community member asked Moreno Razzoli (Morrolinux) if there was any #FOSS alternative to #Dropbox that works well for both personal use & companies.

The answer turned into a @opencloud.eu vs. @nextcloud.bsky.social deep dive.

Here’s what the #opensource pro says 👇🐧💾
lpi.org/4wen

#LPI
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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/zjho

#LPI #opensource #FOSS
November 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Exciting talks, birds-of-a-feather sessions, expo, posters, raffle, afterparty, & more: #OLFConference ’25 on Dec. 6 in Columbus will be a day of fun & learning!

Visit the LPI table to meet Jon "maddog" Hall & learn about #FOSS certs.

#LPI is a Media Partner. Learn more: lpi.org/0k35

#ohiolinux
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The EU has released early drafts of the #CyberResilienceAct standards. This is your chance to review them, shape the rules, and see how they impact your products and #opensource projects.

Learn more in this article by LPI Editor Andrew Oram: lpi.org/omav

#LPI #FOSS #EU
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
LPI is thrilled to announce the launch of the DevOps Tools Engineer 2.0 certification!

Stay ahead in your #IT career by taking this new exam, which covers the complete skill set required to implement #DevOps. Free #LearningMaterials available!

Learn more: lpi.org/7k7y

#LPI #opensource #FOSS
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Huge thanks to our friends at #FreeCircle, the speakers, and all participants for making #LinuxDayItalia ’25 in Palermo unforgettable! 🐧💛

Dive into the article to see how the day celebrated #Linux, #learning, and #community: lpi.org/6d4x

#LPI #LDI25
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM