Linux Professional Institute hosts exam labs at Software Freedom Day 2009 (Tunis, Tunisia)
(Sacramento, CA, USA: October 26, 2009) - The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org), will host exam labs at Software Freedom Day 2009, October 31st, at Tunis Science City in Tunis, Tunisia (http://sfdtunisia.freehostia.com). Software Freedom Day (SFD) is an annual worldwide celebration of Free/Open Source software. LPI's affiliate for the region, LPI-Maghreb (Tunisia, Algeria, Moroco and Libya) has participated in the event for the last four years. "An essential part of LPI's vision is the advancement of the Linux and Open Source community. We are pleased to see our affiliate, LPI-Maghreb, once again supporting the important public education work undertaken during Software Freedom Day. Like the event itself, LPI continues to encourage the use of Free and Open Source Software in business, government, education and at home," said Jim Lacey, president and CEO of LPI. During Software Freedom Day, TraiNux (http://wwww.trainux.com), which is responsible for day-to-day operations of LPI-Maghreb (http://wwww.lpi-maghreb.net), will also present the benefits of IT certification (specifically LPI certification) and introduce LPI Approved Academic Partners for the region. These academic training partners include ISET Charguia (www.isetch.rnu.tn) ISET Sfax, ENIS (www.enis.rnu.tn), ESPRIT (http://www.esprit.ens.tn), SUP'COM (www.supcom.mincom.tn), ISIT'COM Hammam Sousse (www.infcom.rnu.tn), ESTI (http://www.esti.rnu.tn) and INSAT (http://www.insat.rnu.tn/). TraiNux also works with local Linux User Groups (LUGS) and other IT events to promote the adoption of Free and Open Source Software in the region. The exam lab during Software Freedom Day will offer all LPIC-1 (101 and 102) and LPIC-2 (201 and 202) exams at a 50% discount off the regular exam price. For further information on the exam lab and to register in advance please contact info_at_lpi-maghreb.net 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 at more than 7,000 testing locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 200,000 exams and 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. Media Contacts: Sonia Ben Otman Operations Manager, LPI-Maghreb Web: http://wwww.lpi-maghreb.net Email: [email protected] Phone: (+216) 21 55 17 18 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
