Linux Format

Linux Format is your complete guide to the world of Linux. Whether you've just discovered Linux, or you're a full-time guru, Linux Format has everything you need to make the most of your OS. The editorial formula is a mix of features, reviews and practical tutorials that tackle topics as far ranging as installing software to socket programming and network management. Thought-provoking features and interviews also provide a focus on key technologies, trends and issues in the fast-paced world of Free and Open Source software.

MEET THE TEAM • We’re not avoiding the office, we’re building our own and taking it with us, but what’s the oddest place you’ve found yourself doing work?

Freeeedom!

The Red Hat paywall • Red Hat announces source code of RHEL will only be available to paying customers, who can’t redistribute it.

CLONE WARS

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Lemmy numbers spike after Reddit ban • A ban on subreddits helped promote alternative Lemmy with a general boost to federated platforms.

Animated JPEGs • FFmpeg has now merged JPEG-XL support. Is this the next step to widespread adoption of the format?

Wine comes to Mac OS • Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit is based on CrossOver’s code.

A wild desktop appears! • Kera Desktop touts itself as an easy and exciting way to enjoy your favourite OS.

Distro watch

DOWN TO THE WIRE

WHAT A NUMBER!

Kernel Watch • Jon Masters keeps up with all the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so you don’t have to.

BE KIND PEOPLE!

Answers • Got a burning question about open source or the kernel? Whatever your level, email it to answers@linuxformat.com

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WD Red Pro 20TB • High-capacity NAS OptiNAND on a platter impresses Shane Downing.

OpenSUSE 15.5 • Nate Drake revisits the first Linux distro he ever used and finds that, like a fine wine, OpenSUSE has only improved with age.

Thunderbird 115 • Nate Drake takes a sneak peek at the upcoming Thunderbird and finds it still comfortably ruling the roost.

Debian 12 Bookworm • Nate Drake burrows into Debian 12 (Bookworm) and is dazzled by the array of new features, including support for non-free firmware.

Roots of Pacha • Reinventing the wheel sounds like a dream to Management – they’ve sent Andrea Shearon back in time to reap the rewards!

Computer-aided design • Seeking to create something out of nothing, Michael Reed examines some of the finest open source 3D CAD options that Linux has to offer.

FREE ALL YOUR FILES • It’s time to stop Big Tech being in control of your online documents. Let Jonni Bidwell show you how with Nextcloud and Collabora Office.

Going over the Pi Pico BASICs

I/O Learning HAT • Les Pounder wants to automate his home because his new office is too far away from the coffee machine. Maybe now he can.

Sovol SV06 • Denise Bertacchi wonders what if an Ender and a Prusa MK3 had a baby?

NeoPixel URL control • Les Pounder thinks of NeoPixels as LED candy. They taste awful but look phenomenal. Will they taste better with a slice of Pi?

Set up a game development system • David Bolton shows you how to set up a Raspberry Pi as a game development machine with a game controller.

Bootstrap your LINUX career • Discover how Linux certification can help you. Stuart Burns explains the why and the how, with a few pro tips thrown in for good measure.

Multi-protocol transfer • Shashank ‘Proficient With SMB, SSH, SCP and More’ Sharma never has to rely on thumb drives to move data across different machines…

Take and organise notes with ease • Nick Peers reveals how to put your thoughts and ideas in order with the note-taking app to rule them all.

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