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.

Right to repair

Valve driving Linux open source development • Gaming giant has approached the open source community to enhance graphics support and compatibility of Steam Deck and SteamOS.

THE ART OF AI

Cooler Master to go open source?

Killing Google Maps • Four tech giants ally with the Linux Foundation to source open map data.

Debian kicks out Py thon 2

Google to add RISC-V suppor t

Vulkan Video

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Distro watch

WINE ON WAYLAND

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

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»ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

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

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Kingston NV2 • Cheap but not cheerful, bemoans Shane Downing.

AMD Ryzen 7950X • Dave James pens these words and takes complete blame for saying: Zen 4 and the art of CPU maintenance.

Rocky 9.1 • Nate Drake goes head to head with Red Hat-based distros this month, so is glad to have the heavyweight Rocky in his corner.

Linux Mint 2 1.1 Vera • Nate Drake meets Linux Mint’s latest offering, code-named Vera, and comes away bowled over by its stunning looks and ease of use.

Return to Monkey Island • The Management thinks three decades is a perfectly fine amount of time for Will Freeman to wait to get an under-inflation pay rise.

Packaging formats • There’s a number of ways of getting software on to your Linux-powered computer, and Michael Reed is comparing them to find out which is best.

Basic tools and utilities

Portability of your packages

Sandboxing and system separation

Repositories and shops

System integration

Other pros and cons

Component installation

The Verdict

FREE YOUR PHONE!

The issue with Android

Jump to LineageOS

Get to know LineageOS

Install GNU/Linux

Open source apps • Get into the F-Droid store and find fun and functional tools (that don’t send all your data Borg-wards).

SAY CHEESE!

Millions and millions of RP2040s!

More Pis in store

Arduino 2.0.3

Pi Camera Module v3 • The latest version of Pi’s mainstream camera module has autofocus, HDR and wide angle, proclaims Les Pounder!

Pico GPIO control with JavaScript

Add and monitor control sensors

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Super system monitor

Batch convert and optimise your images • Nick Peers reveals how to quickly apply the same changes to multiple images at once with the simple-to-configure Converseen.

Giving praise to the TempleOS • Michael Reed delves into one of the most unusual operating systems he’s ever seen and explores the story behind its creation.

Using enhanced layer features with G’MIC • Karsten Günther takes a look beyond GIMP’s standard layer functions. Besides special GIMP operations, tasks provided by G’MIC loom into view.

Getting creative with algorithmic art • Mike Bedford demonstrates how you can exercise your left and right brain simultaneously by generating algorithmic art.

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