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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Wi-Fi networks vulnerable to new FragAttacks • A new group of recently discovered vulnerabilities could affect billions of Wi-Fi networks and devices.

Freenode’s ownership drama sees users switch to Libera Chat • Numerous open source projects ditch the Freenode chat network after claims of a hostile takeover.

Audacity shelves telemetry plans • Outcry from users prompts rethink from Muse Group.

UNDER A CLOUD

OUT OF TIME…

Nvidia brings AI tech DLSS to Linux • Could result in performance gains – as long as you have the hardware.

Light ’em up! • OpenRGB is the one-stop solution for PC lighting.

Year of the office! • Annual report reveals huge appreciation for LibreOffice.

Distro watch • What’s down the side of the free software sofa?

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

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

STRAIGHT TALKING

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

A QUICK REFERENCE TO… DAEMONS!

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LETTER OF THE MONTH

Aorus Gen4 7000s • Gigabyte’s SSD is the fastest storage this side of Sean Webster’s oiled drawers.

OSGeoLive 14.0 • Being cooped up in his home office, Mayank Sharma’s quest to travel the world leads him to a distro that brings the world to him.

Bodhi Linux 6.0 • Mayank Sharma isn’t embarrassed to admit that there’s something about Enlightenment-based distros that makes him go weak in the knees.

GeckoLinux Rolling • With openSUSE being the only real KDE distro that he’s ever found tolerable, Mayank Sharma wonders if a spin can add anything to that experience.

NomadBSD 130R • While Mayank Sharma has tried a couple of BSD desktop spins, none of them has offered a compelling reason for him to keep them around… until now.

Silicon Dreams • Management loves to treat the staff like robots. A defiant Luke Kemp can confirm that they’re certainly not human…

Desktop virtualisation • Need to run a different distro without rebooting, or run Windows without your friends knowing? Neil Bothwick looks at some virtual options for you.

HOW WE TESTED…

Talking to your guests • Communicating across the divide.

Happy snaps • Keeping your guests safe.

Documentation • You know you’ll only look for it when you’re stuck.

Ease of setup • Installing the software and a guest OS.

Compatibility • Will it fit in with your computer system and beliefs?

Useful extras • Additional titbits to tempt you…

Host interactions • How the guest uses the hardware.

The Verdict Desktop virtualisation

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