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 • This issue, we’re setting up Qubes OS for total privacy. What little thing do you do to help bolster your privacy or security either on or offline?

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Linux summit points to Rust and RISC future • Annual Linux Plumbers Conference featured hours of discussion on topics such as Rust and RISC-V adoption, as well as kernel maintenance.

Rust vs C out of control • The promise of memory-safe Rust code provokes ugly debates leading to police intervention.

Snapdragon support improving • ARM64 image of Ubuntu 24.10 to support X13s.

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REDISCENT EVILS!

Linux is finally a real-time OS! • The culmination of decades of hard work was realised in September.

Microsoft adopts SPIR-V • In a surprise move, Microsoft moves to the open format.

MS hands over Mono to Wine • Microsoft donates Mono to Wine, urging migration to modern. NET.

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

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RT ARTISTS

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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Framework 13 • Brandon Hill loves what this is doing for his eyes!

4MLinux 46.0 • Nate Drake dives into this innovative, lightweight Polish distro to pose the burning question: are you 4M or against’em?

Liya 2.0 • Nate Drake takes a gander at this rolling Arch-based distro offering powerful performance and a slick interface. Shame about the updates.

PorteuX 1.6 • Nate Drake delves into this Slack-based distro. Does it live up to its claims of being fast, small and portable?

RebeccaBlackOS 2024 • Nate Drake is getting that Friday feeling as he discovers all that’s awesome about this celebrity-themed distro with Wayland support.

World of Goo 2 • Recycling goo has The Management ecstatic at the chances it’ll give Kerry Brunskill to reuse all of their old work to increase profits.

Media servers • Without wishing to turn into a couch potato, Michael Reed examines five media servers that mean he could become one if he decided to.

Build Your LINUX FORTRESS! • Chronically insecure and unreasonable Jonni Bidwell needs reasonable operational security. With Qubes, and containment and isolation, he finds a solution.

The Qube-ic formula • What on earth is Qubes? How can it stop your traitorous activities being noted by hostile governments?

Stacking secure Qubes • Enough with the waffle, we hear you cry. Fine, let’s get this Qubes thing installed and set up.

Configure your Qubes • Find out where Qubes differs from other distros and join the single-use society with Disposable qubes.

Sending packets over Qubes tubes • Get Qubes working the way you want, find out how networking works, and start making your own qubes.

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