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 Jonni’s being paranoid about malware. We wondered what’s the most paranoid thing you find yourself doing?

Threatscape Linux

German state to replace MS Office with LibreOffice • The switch will see 25,000 PCs move to open source software.

Blender 3.0 released • Open-source 3D graphics tool receives major update.

Man-uses-Linux fallout • After the well-publicised travails of a YouTuber trying to use Linux, the community bands together to help out.

WHAT TO DO IN 2022

ALARMING STUFF

Proton: now even better! • Playing Windows games in Linux receives a big boost.

Firefox sandboxing explained • Firefox 95 will come with RLBox to help boost security.

Open 3D Engine now available • Open-source 3D engine will boost Linux game dev-work.

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

VENUS AND VULKAN

NEW AND IMPROVED

KERNEL WATCH • Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, because someone has to.

ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

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

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Easyspace web hosting • Mike Williams assesses a skilled UK host famous for its speed…

Intel Core i5 12600K • This is the best processor of 2022 so far for tech lovers and early adopters says Jacob Ridley, who’s looking forward to see what else the year will bring.

ARE WE THERE YET?

Endless OS 4.0 • Five minutes with the latest version of this distro and Mayank Sharma is reminded of the old adage: “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

4MLinux 38.0 • Any distro that’s survived for over a decade must be doing something right, but Mayank Sharma wasn’t prepared for what he saw inside this one…

Calculate Linux 22 • Jonni Bidwell was dubious about making Gentoo easy, but after careful calculation of this KDE Edition he’s all for the idea…

Stellaris • Management hates anyone going anywhere, boldly or otherwise, so Phil Savage is in a space pickle as he’s only gone and taken over the galaxy.

GUI backup tools • Linux nerd Michael Reed likes a backup regime that makes him feel as secure as a man wearing two pairs of underpants.

HOW WE TESTED…

Installation and configuration • How easy is it to install and set up?

Documentation • Can you look up how to use it?

Cloud support • Can this software store backups at a remote location?

User interface and ease of use • Does it offer a good user experience?

Scheduling • Can the software back up while also fitting in with your work routine?

Command line • If you like getting your hands dirty with scripting, what are the options?

Storing backups • How are the backup files stored? Is it efficient and secure?

The Verdict GUI backup tools

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