Want to secure your dream job in #IT? Discover how #IT pro Denis Rodrigues went from dead-end jobs to Staff Plus Engineer by diving into #opensource, learning from #FOSS mentors like Jon "maddog" Hall, and turning curiosity into real opportunities:

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Denis’ Open Source Path: From Dead-End Jobs to Staff Plus Engineer

Discover how Denis Rodrigues went from dead-end jobs to Staff Plus Engineer by building his career through open source.

#LPI #Linux #FOSS #opensource #ITcareer #TechJourney #CareerGrowth

Who will take on risky jobs in the future, or care for us as we age? #Opensource projects Mobile Robot Programming Toolkit (#MRPT), Robot Operating System (#ROS), & #Gazebo show how #FOSS software, flexible design, and community contributions help #robots 🤖 tackle steep challenges. Learn more from Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Editor Andrew Oram:

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Open Source Meets the Special Challenges of Robotics

Exploring how open source software adapts to robotics’ unique demands — from sensors and simulators to real-world deployment.

#LPI #FOSS #opensource #robotics #robotsimulation #OpenSourceRoboticsAlliance #OSRA #robotsimulator

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 in 10 days! 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 @npub1898m...tyhv

🎉 Happy Birthday, @npub12lnx...vs03! 🐧🎂 In April 2004, Mark Shuttleworth invited a dozen debian@lemmy.ml developers to his London flat, where they brainstormed and laid out the features of what would become Ubuntu. Today, Ubuntu has over 40 million desktop users worldwide, and it powers top #supercomputers, servers, clouds, #IoT devices, and more! #Debian #LPI #Linux #FOSS #Canonical #Linuxdistro #supercomputers #IoT #cloudcomputing #Linuxforhumanbeings

Hardware fails. Files corrupt. Ransomware strikes. Keep your critical data safe! 💾🖥️🛡️ #FOSS pro @npub13frl...mdld explains how to do #backups right, using the “3-2-1 Rule” and free #opensource tools like @npub1aeyw...y08m. Dive into this article to learn more:

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Morrolinux: Do the backup right with Linux

Master Linux backup the right way — reliable, open-source methods for secure data protection. Morrolinux shows you how.

#freesoftware #dataprotection #backupstrategy #FOSS #Linuxbackup #opensource #Linux #LPI #Morrolinux #vorta

500+ participants, 14+ speakers, including @npub1uvty...vwth co-founder David Cuartielles, Philippe Sadde from @npub1hdk2...eh5e & Jo Hinchliffe from @npub10cvd...zzlh, hands-on workshops, and networking: Join Southeastern Europe’s leading #opensource conference, Software Freedom Kosova (SFK), Oct 24–26 in Kosovo, to explore #openhardware, #AI, #machinelearning & more! Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a Media Partner! Learn more:

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LPI Media Partner at Software Freedom Kosova 2025

LPI Media Partner at Software Freedom Kosova 2025 October 24–26, 2025, Prishtina, Kosovo

#FLOSSK #LPI #sfk #FOSS #SoftwareFreedomKosova

🎉 @npub1gwlt...a6r6 2025 is coming! Join the GNU/Linux event for free, online or in person, Nov 7–8, to network with #FOSS pros, attend workshops, and catch exciting talks from Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Board Chair Emeritus Jon “maddog” Hall and Board Member Ted Matsumura. Stop by the LPI both for info on #FOSS certifications, membership, and partnership opportunities! LPI is a Media Partner! 💪🐧 More info:

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LPI at SeaGL 2025

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SeaGL 2025 as an exhibitor and media partner

#LPI #Linux #opensource #FOSS #devs #SeaGL #seagl25

🎉 Happy 29th Birthday to @npub1ncyt...3x0q! 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! 💚 #opensource #LPI #FOSS #KDECommunity