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 • Nvidia has finally committed to an open source driver stack, but did the company’s lack of support put off our contributors from buying its cards?

First step…

Ubuntu Snaps under fire • The release of Ubuntu 22.04 has prompted more people to complain about the usefulness of Snaps.

Framework Laptop receives 12th gen processor upgrade • Popular modular laptops with Linux support now available with 12th gen Intel processors.

Turkish district reaps Linux rewards • Local government saves $1m by going open source.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS

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Convergence lives on with Gnome Shell • The dream of a Linux desktop for mobile devices isn’t dead in the water.

Mesa 22.1 brings better ray tracing • Open-source graphics driver stack receives a big update.

Thunderbird donations increase • Revenue of the email client rose by 21 per cent in 2021.

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

SPOTLIGHT ON MESON

MULTIMESS

Kernel Watch • Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so that you don’t have to.

ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

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

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OpenSUSE 15.4 • If someone were to compile the definitive list of the mysteries of life, Mayank Sharma would ask them to include openSUSE at number 42.

Tails 5.1 • This distro is one of those things that Mayank Sharma would rather have and not need, than need and not have.

OpenMediaVault 6 • Old wine in a new bottle is such a cliché, but that’s exactly how Mayank Sharma likes his software to grow and evolve.

OnlyOffice 7.1 • Usually Mayank Sharma will run everything that’ll fit inside a browser, but today he’ll try something he’s petrified to launch even as a native program.

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe • Management doesn’t like self-referential things. It just reminds them they’re a simple strapline-based comedy construct of Christopher Livingston.

Raspberry Pi distros • The top-end Raspberry Pis can be used to build a formidable desktop. Michael Reed finds there’s a fair bit of choice when it comes to Linux distros.

The default software choices • There’s more than one approach that a distro can take to its default tools.

Installation procedure • We’re on the look-out for any speed bumps at the first stage.

Speed and efficiency • Resources on a Pi are never sky high, so it’s important that a distro be efficient.

The default desktop experience • What’s the personality of a distribution?

Documentation and troubleshooting • How easy is it to obtain help when you run into difficulties?

Adding software • Is it simple to install programs?

Distro editions • Alternative editions and variants to hone the...