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.

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MEET THE TEAM • 300 issues of Linux Format – can you believe it? What are your predictions for Linux or your favourite open source project over the next 300 issues?

Newsdesk • THIS ISSUE: Li bre Office upgrade New Plasma due to hit screens Cool phase of Debian 12 Non-GNU Linux

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

POD BOD

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

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REVIEWS • Corel’s entry into the Linux market has potential, but there are issues.

Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 • It may be a bit behind the times, but Debian is one of the best distributions on the market.

SUSE Linux 6.3 • We test this long-established German company’s latest distribution effort. Can it hold off the competition?

Ubuntu 5.04 • Andy Hudson hopes this is one hedgehog that won’t get squashed.

Linux-Mandrake 7 • Simplicity and a wide range of applications make this a great distribution for all Linux users.

Key Linux distros • There are Linux distros aplenty, but Mayank Sharma is on the lookout for the ones that play a key role in the Linux-sphere.

Installation media and mechanisms • For anchoring them to your disks.

Customisability & administration

The end user experience

Reach and appeal

Help and support

Package management

Spins and derivatives

The Verdict

ALSO CONSIDER

The Best OPEN SOURCE Software Ever! • In an attempt to trigger controversy, Michael Reed and Neil Mohr unequivocally state these are the greatest free software apps ever. Probably. We’re just trying to be helpful.

Top of the FOSS! • Some of the most notable projects in history.

THE OLDEST OF OPEN SOURCE…

GIMP 2.10.32 • If you want to work with image processing, GIMP should be your first port of call.

Ardour 7.2 • It’s the most fully featured open source digital audio workstation (DAW) on Linux.

Wireshark 4.0.2 • Makes it easy to see the sensitive data travelling around your network.

LibreOffice 7.5 • When it comes to traditional office duties, LibreOffice covers all bases.

Visual Studio Code 1.74 • When it comes to open source development tools, the first thing you need is a programmer’s editor.

Kdenlive 22.12.1 • Kdenlive can handle most video-editing tasks, and new features are being added all the time.

Dolphin 22.12 • With a bit of configuration, Dolphin can scale up to a power user’s tool.

Cockpit 283 • Monitor a server and do maintenance via a web interface? Yes please!

Terminal tools • Think GUIs are for wimps? More of a terminal type? Try these…

I’m so cool I run Raspberry Pi

No more blues

Compute this!

THE RE TURN OF CAMJAM!

Waveshare Zero to Pi3

Master RPi.GPIO

Control your Pi robot with Bluetooth

Free our SOFT WARE! • Taking anything for granted is dangerous, so Jonni Bidwell and Mike Saunders revisit how the free software movement got started to help free us from proprietary...