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 • We’re exploring how VPNs work to help boost privacy, but what open source web resource would we find that you’d just visited if we were spying on you?

Twitchy curtains

EU backs down on chat control • EU Council has withdrawn the vote on its controversial Chat Control plan, which would have severely undermined end-to-end encryption.

Framework RISC-V model • Framework and DeepComputing are working on a mainboard with a JH7110 processor.

Fedora 41 boosts AI development • AI edition includes features requested by community.

OPINION

ACM celebrates MINIX • Association for Computing Machinery has awarded Andrew S Tanenbaum the Software System Award for creating the first version of MINIX.

Mozilla rolls out trusted AI • Firefox nightly build now includes some trustworthy AI features.

Ubuntu 24.10 Nvidia updates • Ubuntu will soon see Nvidia defaulting to Wayland over X11.

Distro watch • What’s behind the free software sofa?

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

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

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TAKE YOUR LINUS KNOWLEDGE FURTHER • Enhance your knowledge with in-depth projects and guides

WD Gold 24TB • For once, Shane Downing regrets shouting, “Go big or go home!”

Ultramarine Linux 40 • Nate Drake finds out what puts the ‘Ultra’ in this user-friendly Fedora remix from our friends in the Land of Smiles.

Linux Lite 7.0 • Nate Drake goes down under to discover this distro for recovering Windows users. There’s nothing wrong with a little hand-holding…

Gnoppix 24.4.15 • Nate Drake drills down into the newly resurrected Gnoppix – a Debian-based distro boasting great privacy features and AI integration.

Berry Linux 1.39 • Nate Drake goes after a taste of the Fedora-based distro Berry Linux but finds it’s more sour than sweet.

Capes • Management is delirious at the thought of super-powered workers who can do more and be paid less. Robin Valentine might use his powers for evil…

Secure chat services • When chatting, we want to know that our secrets are kept safe, so Michael Reed is taking a look at five security-conscious chat systems.

Manage groups • Converse with coworkers or hook up with like-minded folk to chat.

Linux installation • Setting up the all-important Linux client to get things started.

Desktop client apps • Software to access the service.

Licence and freemium features • Is the free package usable, or is it worth paying extra?

Popularity stakes • Making sure there’s someone on the other end of the connection.

Alternative clients and extensions • Can you persuade your chosen system to work a bit differently?

Security model • Feds, cyber crims, megacorps -let’s make sure they can’t get in.

The verdict Chat applications

Boost your VPN privacy • Jonni Bidwell emerges from his encrypted tunnel with the facts and fiction about virtual private...