Happy Birthday to @Gentoo! 🐧🎂🎈 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! #LPI #GentooLinux #FOSS #opensource

As Denmark embraces #opensource, Capital Series Denmark 2025 is set to take place in Copenhagen, Oct. 23! At the high-level event, to be hosted by @OpenForum Europe, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) will join policymakers, public sector leaders & #FOSS advocates to discuss #opentech in Denmark. Learn more:

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LPI at Capital Series Denmark 2025

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in Capital Series Denmark 2025, a high-level event hosted by OpenForum Europe

#FOSS #OpenForumEurope #Linux #opentech #CapitalSeriesDenmark #digitalsovereignty #cybersecurity @Linux Professional Institute

LPI supports schools 🏫 and universities with its Academic Partner Program to enable young people to use #opensource software and benefit from its advantages. Board Member Werner Fischer (and an LPI tux 😉) informed participants of the Alpine Linux Persistence and Storage Summit about this program in the Austrian Alps. Thank you, Richard Weinberger, and the whole #alpss orga-team for this opportunity 🙂 Learn more about the program:

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Become an LPI Academic Partner

Become an Academic Partner with LPI—integrate Linux & open-source certification, boost student success and institutional recognition.

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! @knoppix #Knoppix #Debian #Sysadmin #LPI #tech #IT #programming

Shoutout to everyone who upgraded to #Linux and shared it on social media! 💪🐧 You’ve helped the #FOSS community grow and shown why choice in #tech matters. Join Linux Professional Institute (LPI) #switchtolinux campaign for boosting #opensource and 25% off #LinuxEssentials exam. Campaign ends Oct 31! Learn more from LPI’s Jason Wighton:

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Switched to Linux? Thanks for Sharing!

Celebrate your switch to Linux and grab a 25 % exam discount — join the #SwitchToLinux campaign before October 31!

#LPI #FOSS #opensource #Linux #LearnLinux #LinuxCertifications #discount @Linux Professional Institute #UpgradeToLinux

20 years of @FrOSCon! 🎉🐧 Thanks to the organizers and volunteers who make one of Germany’s top #FOSS events shine every year! 🙌 @Linux Professional Institute is proud to have participated in every edition of FrOSCon, and we look forward to many more! Learn more from LPI’s Björn Schönewald:

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LPI at FrOSCon 2025: A Tradition We’re Proud Of

FrOSCon 2025 marked 20 years of open-source passion, bringing the community together to learn, share and connect.

#FrOSCon #FOSS #freesoftware #tech #LearnLinux #LinuxCertifications #LPI #LPIC #DevOps #BSD #TechCommunity @Michael Gisbers :tux:

EU ACT sparks debate on liability and compliance! Dive into this article to learn how the #CyberResilienceAct might impact #opensource projects globally:

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The Cyber Resilience Act and Open Source

Understand the Cyber Resilience Act’s effects on open source: liability, exemptions, mandatory reporting, and transition timeline.

@Linux Professional Institute @morrolinux #LPI #Tech #MorroLinux #Linux #FOSS #opensource #CRA #EU #FOSS

“I started programming in 1969.” At @LinuxFest Northwest 2025, Linux Professional Institute (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/link to the full talk):

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A Lifetime in Code: Jon “maddog” Hall Reflects at LinuxFest Northwest

From vacuum tubes to free software—Jon “maddog” Hall shares decades of open source wisdom and humor at LinuxFest Northwest.

@Linux Professional Institute #LPI #FOSS #Linux #opensource #FOSS #Linux #programming #coding #freesoftware #lfnw25

Did you know the #opensource market could reach $120B in the next decade? Donations, seed funding, community support, #SaaS, and more keep the #FOSS economy growing! 💪📈 Learn how individual developers and companies benefit in this new article by #FOSS advocate @morrolinux:

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Morrolinux: The Economics of Open Source

Exploring how the $30B open source market scales—from donations and consulting to SaaS, dual licensing, and enterprise models.

@Linux Professional Institute #LPI #FOSS #opensource #freesoftware #Linux #softwarefreedom #MorroLinux @Blender 🔶

#FreeSoftware powers the internet, supercomputers & smartphones, giving us freedom, choice & convenience. Learn more about the FOSS projects and tools, and how you can become part of a wonderful worldwide community! Claim 20% off any Linux Professional Institute (LPI) exams! Contact your local #SFD25 organizer for coupon. 🐧 #SFD #LPI #opensource #freesoftware #Linux #BSD #SoftwareFreedomDay #opentech #digitalfreedoms #DigitalFreedomFoundation @Linux Professional Institute @Digital Freedom Foundation @UpgradetoLinux