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 trying to keep things light this issue, so what’s your top tip for making something run faster or use less memory?

Keep it light

Newsdesk • THIS ISSUE: Art apps get touch-ups HDR Hackfest hopes KeePassXC passes test Ghostly chicken haunts AMD CPUs

It’s a wrap on HDR Hackfest • Exciting plans are in motion after the 2023 HDR Hackfest in Prague. Simon Ser shares his hopes.

NOT END OF LIFE • Joe Brockmeier is head of community, Percona.

KeePassXC passes audit • Independent security consultant was impressed.

KERNEL KUDOS • Muhammad Usama Anjum is a software developer at Collabora.

AMD haunted by spectral chicken • Kernel code is hen-pecked.

X.Org cleanup • Certain X.Org packages are retired and now archive-only.

Linus commits • Torvalds explains his changes to the Linux kernel.

IN EURO WE TRUST • Italo Vignoli is one of founders of LibreOffice and The Document Foundation.

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

Kernel Watch • Jon Masters keeps up with all the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so you don’t have to.

BUG OUT

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

Mailserver

Adata Legend 960 Max • Heatsinks make everything better, even Shane Downing.

Nvidia RTX 4070 • Put that foreign holiday on hold, shouts Dave James, it’s time to invest in a shiny new graphics card instead!

Lubuntu 23.04

Tiny Core Linux 14.0 • Hold on tight as Nate Drake dares to embark on a white-knuckle ride on the stripped-down Tiny Core Linux!

MidnightBSD 3.0.0 • Nate Drake almost gets lost in the labyrinth that is MidnightBSD – a surprising open source alternative to Linux.

ROUNDUP

The Verdict

LIGHTSPEED UBUNTU • Fitness guru Jonni Bidwell is here to trim down your Ubuntu installations for summer. Not a single star jump required.

YOUR JAMMY EVENT HERE!

More GPIO!

Micropython 1.20

It’s artificial not human intelligence

Ubuntu 23.04 Beta • Les Pounder loves the B-52s’ ‘Rock Lobster’ but will he find Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster also rocks or is just a bit rocky?

Creality CR-M4 • “Look at the size of that thing!” cries Denise Bertacchi, but this 3D printer from Creality is certainly no moon.

Setting up virtual Python environments • Les Pounder enjoys dancing to Jamiroquai’s ‘Virtual Insanity’, but much prefers losing himself in Python’s virtual environments.

Eye spy with my little Pi API… • Tam Hanna uses the new Raspberry Pi Camera API and Microsoft Azure to create a machine that can classify things.

Join the Pod, Man! • Aaron Peters, unabashed container newbie, explores the Podman management application and why you might pick it over Docker.

Stay on top of your to-do list • If creating to-do lists were an Olympic event, Shashank Sharma would be a winner, seeing as how his just keep on growing.

Search desktop file contents instantly • Super-sleuth Nick Peers reveals how to find any file by searching its contents as well as filenames with the help...