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.

Keeping it personal

Copilot challenged over fair use stance

Ad-blocking to get harder

Who pays for H.264?

SERVER SECURITY

WESTON FRONT

Say hello to Ubuntu Pro

Ancient history slows AMD

Blender to get Wayland added in 3.4

END OF THE LINE!

Distro watch

Kernel Watch • Jon Masters keeps an eye out for all the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so you don’t have to.

BYE, 486!

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

Mailserver

Intel Arc A750

Ubuntu 22.10 • Michael Reed examines the latest Ubuntu release and finds that it’s a solid offering but unlikely to get your heart racing.

Crux 3.7 • Michael Reed examines a Linux distro that caters for experts as well as intermediate users who want to improve their Linux skills.

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow

Vector drawing apps • Whether for works of art, accurate diagrams or informative charts, Michael Reed finds that each of these five applications has its strengths.

Charts and diagrams

Illustration creation

Documentation and online help

User interface and experience

Extensions and plugins

Text handling

Other features

The Verdict

PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY • In a world where the concept of online privacy is an afterthought at best, David Rutland looks at the hazards of the digital landscape and what you can do to protect yourself.

The end of ad-blockers

Firefox extensions

Peeling open Tor 12 • We might not be in a position to share state secrets with foreign governments, but if we were, we’d use the Tor Browser.

Gender balance in IT

DeepMind partners with the Pi Foundation

Raspberry Pi OS 09.22 • Les Pounder explores the latest Raspberry Pi OS in a decade of releases that saw it become the gold standard for single-board computer OSes.

Pimoroni Tufty 2040

Arduino to Pi GPIO comms using Python • Like a snake charmer, Les Pounder uses his skills to persuade an Arduino to talk to a Raspberry Pi via Python.

Make a model train scale-speed monitor • Sean Conway feels the need for scale-model speed! So, he prototypes a Raspberry Pi-based measuring device with a few basic sensors.

3D PRINT EVOLUTION • From dinosaurs to biotech, Alastair Jennings takes a look at where 3D printing has been and what the future holds.

Terminal screencasting • Desperate to show off his terminal prowess, Shashank Sharma puts on his best Darth Vader voice and screencasts to the world live!

Turbo charging your desktop search • Nick Peers discovers how to configure the Cerebro search tool so it meets its promise of being a “productivity booster with a brain”.

A floppy-drive sized assembly based OS • Stepping out of his comfort zone, Michael Reed explores MenuetOS and its fork KolibriOS, two highly unusual operating systems.

Automatically provision devices with Ansible • Embrace laziness with Matthew Holder and auto-configure your systems by installing packages and adding files with Ansible.

Data recovery and secure deletion • Mike Bedford...