LPI-Brazil and 4Linux celebrate 7 years of LPI exams (Sacramento, CA, USA: December 3, 2009) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org), announced a special exam lab on December 5, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the Congresso Internacional de Software Livre (http://www.conisli.org.br). The exam lab is expected to attract over 130 people and will include a presentation by long time LPI supporter and President of Linux International, Jon "maddog" Hall.
"We congratulate our partners in Brazil on this achievement. We would also like to note the efforts of LPI training partner, 4Linux, who offered Brazil's first LPI exam lab seven years ago," said Jim Lacey, president and CEO of LPI. "LPI has been key to business adoption of Linux and Free Software in Brazil as it has ensured an available supply of globally-recognized and accredited Linux professionals," said Rodolfo Gobbi, CEO of 4Linux (http://www.4linux.com.br). "We plan to have more than 130 people registered for this exam lab--one of the largest every held in Brazil--and we are also pleased to have the participation of Jon "maddog" Hall. "maddog" is very well respected within the Linux community in Brazil and he participated in our first exam lab seven years ago," Gobbi added. "LPI certification is ideal for aspiring IT professionals as it allows them to study and learn Linux by a variety of means: through training courses, by book or videos, or even by just practicing with the operating system. LPI certification is an excellent means by which IT professionals can demonstrate their Linux knowledge," said Jon "maddog" Hall. The Linux Professional Institute is globally supported by the IT industry, enterprise customers, community professionals, government entities and the educational community. LPI's certification program is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents and is distributed worldwide in multiple languages in more than 7,000 testing locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 225,000 exams and close to 70,000 LPIC certifications around the world. - 30 - About the Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute promotes and certifies essential skills on Linux and Open Source technologies through the global delivery of comprehensive, top-quality, vendor-independent exams. Established as an international non-profit organization in September 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute continues to demonstrate recognized global leadership in the certification of Linux professionals. LPI advances the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, HP and IDG. About 4Linux: 4Linux (http://www.4Linux.com.br) specializes in Free and Open Source Software training and services with a particular focus on security. The organization has trained over twenty thousand students in Linux and Free Software and has been involved in numerous Open Source projects in Brazil. These include: the creation of HackerTeen (www.hackerteen.com) - and edutainment project for young people which was recognized as "first and unique in the world" by the Harvard Business School; Ceagesp Center for Technology Diffusion and Knowledge--an initiative involving IBM and ITI and which provided over 785 educators in Linux training; and Free and Open Source Software solutions for the Sao Paulo Metro and the Mint of Brazil. Media Contacts: Rodolfo Gobbi Director-General, 4Linux Web: http://www.4linux.com.br Email: [email protected] Telephone: + 55-11-21254747 Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institute http://www.lpi.org [email protected] +1-905-269-0862 _______________________________________________ Linux Professional Institute media mailing list Contact: Scott Lamberton, Director of Communications Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1-905-269-0862 To Subscribe or unsubscribe do so directly at: http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/media _______________________________________________ lpi-announce mailing list [email protected] http://list.lpi.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lpi-announce
