FOSS, Privacy, and Innovation: Meet Tuta Mail

Tuta Mail is one of the privacy-preserving software projects with a big potential impact. In this interview with Tuta, we explore the transformative role of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in both the business realm and its broader social and economic impacts. This discussion aims to shed...

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Open Source Licenses: Source Code and the Legal Code

Among the objectives for the new Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Open Source Essentials certificate, the candidate has to deal with legal aspects of developing and using open source software in a professional environment. These aspects include license compliance, legal compliance, asset protection, privacy law, and more. In this...

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Roles in Open Source: Bringing Order to the Chaos

By nature, software developers – and especially open source software developers – tend to value their independence. And like all of us, they each have opinions about how things should be done. So dealing with disagreements can be all part of the fun when it comes to managing...

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The Big Open Source Vision at Schleswig-Holstein

A German state made big news recently by announcing that it was shifting to an open source strategy. Press releases focused on the decision of Schleswig-Holstein’s management to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice, the most popular open source office suite. But the strategy is much broader than that,...

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Community Survey – Let Us Know What Matters to You

A new community survey from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is now live. We offer these surveys every 5 years, so please visit the link and help us better understand your needs and priorities.Our goal is to continue to ensure the role of the individual in the development,...

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Open Source Essentials is Essential

Over three years ago Evan Leibovitch and I started advocating for a certification that we nicknamed “BOSS: The Business of Open Source Software”.The motivation for creating this certification was two-fold. We wanted to reach out to managers of Open Source technical people and give them a path to...

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Successful Career with Linux Professional Institute Certification

In the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology, Linux has emerged as a pivotal platform powering a multitude of systems worldwide. With its open-source nature, flexibility, and robustness, Linux has become the backbone of modern computing infrastructure. As the demand for Linux expertise continues to soar, professionals seeking...

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Linux Professional Institute Launches the Open Source Essentials Education Program

Toronto, 04-04-2024 – Linux Professional Institute (LPI) announces the launch of Open Source Essentials, a certificate and education program targeting the common set of knowledge everyone with a role in open source should have.“Open source is nowadays used in professional settings more than ever. This implies that professionals...

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Exploring the Value of Linux Essentials Certification

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, Linux continues to assert its dominance as one of the most widely used operating systems, powering everything from smartphones to servers. With its open-source nature and robust capabilities, Linux has become a cornerstone of the tech industry. As such, the demand for professionals...

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Unleashing the Potential: Becoming a Linux Professional Institute BSD Specialist

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Linux, renowned for its versatility and robustness, has long been a cornerstone of the technological landscape. However, within the vast realm of Linux, lies a specialization that stands as a testament to excellence and expertise - the Linux Professional Institute BSD Specialist. In this article, we delve into...

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