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 • This issue’s lead feature reveals the benefits of hacking in the real world, so we wondered what life hacks our contributors like to use…

Open source security

Nvidia moves to open source kernel drivers • After decades of being lambasted for its refusal to open source its drivers, Nvidia announces it’ll transition to an MIT licenced version.

LVFS hits 50 million updates • The Linux Vendor Firmware Service has now delivered a huge 50 million updates for computers around the world.

Razer releases stylish Linux laptop • Collaboration between the high-end laptop company and Lambda is powerful… and expensive.

BLUETOOTH IN PIPEWIRE

GOING FOR GOLD!

GNOME patent troll is finally stomped on • Rothschild Patent Imaging (RPI) forced to give up its patent rights.

GitLab moves to AlmaLinux • Development comes after CentOS 8 enters End of Life.

Firefox hits 100 • Mozilla celebrates version 100.0 of its famed browser.

Distro watch • What’s down the side of the free software sofa?

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

OPEN NVIDIA

KERNEL WATCH • Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, because someone has to…

ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

A QUICK REFERENCE TO… APPIMAGE

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

Mailserver

Helpdex

LETTER OF THE MONTH

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D • Dave James contemplates what it is to be the fastest.

TurnKey Linux 17.0 • Lethargy and laziness often get the best of him, but sometimes Mayank Sharma can turn the tables to his advantage.

Rolling Rhino Remix • A rolling Ubuntu release sounds so outrageous Mayank Sharma had to see for himself if it really delivers on its word and isn’t just a gimmick.

SysLinuxOS 11.3 • Distros that take the kitchen sink approach don’t really appeal to Mayank Sharma… until, of course, he finds one that does.

Q4OS 4.8 • Neither a big KDE user nor a fan of Windows, and yet Mayank Sharma can’t resist the charm of this KDE distro and its Windows installer.

Shattered Pixel Dungeon • The only certainties in life are death, taxes and middle management, and Neil Mohr knows which two are the least painful to deal with.

Full-featured CMS • Michael Reed takes a good look at five heavyweight professional content management systems that are all open source and completely free.

Get installed • Is the installation routine a helping hand or more of a slap in the face?

Support and community • Help for using the CMS and what to do when we hit difficulties.

Themes and customisation • How easy is it to change the look and layout of your site?

The content editor • This is where you’ll be working in the CMS

Suitability for beginners • You might be an expert, but the user of the system might not be.

Extra features • Does one CMS have any niceties that the other systems lack?

Extensions • Beyond the defaults, to what degree can you add features easily?

The verdict • Content...