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Linux Format

Sep 01 2022
Magazine

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 learning to code this issue, so we asked our writers what was one of their first experiences with coding?

Reading, writing and coding

Microsoft Pluton causes concern

Epic releases Linux binaries for Unreal Engine 5

MAKE THE BEST OF IT

Lightning Framework malware discovered

HELP THE HELP DESK

RISC-V hits milestone

No patches for 32-bit distros

Linux laptop gets liquid cooling • The Tuxedo Stellaris 15 Gen4 can use a liquid cooling setup.

LICENCE TO INFLUENCE

Distro watch

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

GO ASAHI!

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

Mailserver

Helpdex

Samsung MUF-256DA • Ganesh T S has never had such a fast thumb… drive!

AmOs 22.08.02 • Mayank Sharma always falls for beautiful-looking Arch distros, but he wonders if this one does enough to appeal to others…

Condres OS 1.0 • Mayank Sharma isn’t usually so easily fooled, but the fear of missing deadlines made him drink old, odourless wine from a new bottle.

Regata OS 22.0.3 • Mayank Sharma has no qualms about testing gaming distros, but he doesn’t like the ones that work well… they make him miss deadlines.

Porteus 5.0 • Mayank Sharma has a soft spot for portable distros, and wonders if the latest Porteus can wean him away from his all-time favourite, Slax.

Total War: Warhammer 3 • Management thought the Realm of Chaos was its hot-desking floor, but Fraser Brown knows better and is perma-working from home…

Connectivity and software

3D printers • Confused by the influx of new 3D printers, their various features, how big they are and how much should you spend? Ali Jennings clears things up…

Setup and getting started

Auto bed levelling and bed options

Smart printing features

Advanced features

User interface

Potential for upgrades

The verdict

GET INTO CODING! • Code monkey Jonni Bidwell’s firmware has glitched out, so he must teach himself to code again. He hopes you’ll join him for the adventure…

Initial conditions • There are any number of best places to start coding, which in practice is no help at all.

The body syntonic • Get started with Python and a famous part of the venerable Logo language – Turtle Graphics.

The great and the git • Using version control will help you manage your code and keep it archived for posterity or just let you duplicated existing projects…

Invaders, possibly from space • We’ve resurrected a classic shoot-em-up project from a long lost Linux magazine. All you need to do is save the world.

School coding classes get a helping hand • The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides resources aimed at teachers teaching five- to 11-year olds.

W5100S-EVB-Pico • Les Pounder wants to add another device to the Internet of Things. “Just a ‘pico’-sized project from WIZnet,” he promises…

Flirc Pi 4 Case • Les Pounder settles down to watch a film, blast some aliens and does a spot of low-power...


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 100 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: Sep 01 2022

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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 learning to code this issue, so we asked our writers what was one of their first experiences with coding?

Reading, writing and coding

Microsoft Pluton causes concern

Epic releases Linux binaries for Unreal Engine 5

MAKE THE BEST OF IT

Lightning Framework malware discovered

HELP THE HELP DESK

RISC-V hits milestone

No patches for 32-bit distros

Linux laptop gets liquid cooling • The Tuxedo Stellaris 15 Gen4 can use a liquid cooling setup.

LICENCE TO INFLUENCE

Distro watch

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

GO ASAHI!

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

Mailserver

Helpdex

Samsung MUF-256DA • Ganesh T S has never had such a fast thumb… drive!

AmOs 22.08.02 • Mayank Sharma always falls for beautiful-looking Arch distros, but he wonders if this one does enough to appeal to others…

Condres OS 1.0 • Mayank Sharma isn’t usually so easily fooled, but the fear of missing deadlines made him drink old, odourless wine from a new bottle.

Regata OS 22.0.3 • Mayank Sharma has no qualms about testing gaming distros, but he doesn’t like the ones that work well… they make him miss deadlines.

Porteus 5.0 • Mayank Sharma has a soft spot for portable distros, and wonders if the latest Porteus can wean him away from his all-time favourite, Slax.

Total War: Warhammer 3 • Management thought the Realm of Chaos was its hot-desking floor, but Fraser Brown knows better and is perma-working from home…

Connectivity and software

3D printers • Confused by the influx of new 3D printers, their various features, how big they are and how much should you spend? Ali Jennings clears things up…

Setup and getting started

Auto bed levelling and bed options

Smart printing features

Advanced features

User interface

Potential for upgrades

The verdict

GET INTO CODING! • Code monkey Jonni Bidwell’s firmware has glitched out, so he must teach himself to code again. He hopes you’ll join him for the adventure…

Initial conditions • There are any number of best places to start coding, which in practice is no help at all.

The body syntonic • Get started with Python and a famous part of the venerable Logo language – Turtle Graphics.

The great and the git • Using version control will help you manage your code and keep it archived for posterity or just let you duplicated existing projects…

Invaders, possibly from space • We’ve resurrected a classic shoot-em-up project from a long lost Linux magazine. All you need to do is save the world.

School coding classes get a helping hand • The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides resources aimed at teachers teaching five- to 11-year olds.

W5100S-EVB-Pico • Les Pounder wants to add another device to the Internet of Things. “Just a ‘pico’-sized project from WIZnet,” he promises…

Flirc Pi 4 Case • Les Pounder settles down to watch a film, blast some aliens and does a spot of low-power...


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