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Linux Format
November 2021
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WELCOME
Windows Insider
So after saying it would never exist, Microsoft
LINUX FORMAT
MEET THE TEAM
REGULARS AT A GLANCE
GAMING
Linux games get faster
SECURITY
WSL malware discovered
THE MOST WANTED
PostgreSQL is currently ranked the “most wanted” database
SINKING FEELING
I was talking to a company recently who
European RISC-V chip gets closer
Test samples of the EPI’s RISC-V processor have been delivered
Linux 5.15 NTFS
The forthcoming kernel will come with a driver for better Linux support of the NTFS filesystem
Ubuntu 14/16.04
Both LTS versions have their lifecycles extended to an impressive 10 years
Distro watch
What’s behind the free software sofa?
STREAMY WINDOWS
GStreamer is a powerful multimedia framework with over
HITTING THE M1
Jon Masters has been involved with Linux for more than 22 years
KERNEL WATCH
Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, because someone has to
Answers
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Asus Tinker Board 2S
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Rescatux 0.73
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Deepin 20.2.3
Deepin is an independent distro originating in China. Neil Bothwick tries it to see what he can take away from the experience
American Truck Simulator
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ROUNDUP
Static site generators
Web development is a complex activity, but you can publish a simple website with the help of static site generators and Markdown files
Installation
You generally install using a package manager, but in some cases you cut and paste
Configure your project files
To make a great webpage, you need the project files to be well structured
Usability
Using generators helps set the style
Programming language
Your choice may be dictated by the language
Frameworks
In some cases, you can use web frameworks with these static generators
Platform support
Things are always easier with a bit of support
Updating sites
Easy updates are vital
The Verdict
Static site generators
LINUX WINDOWS
Old rivalries have been forgotten and ancient boundaries blurred. Jonni Bidwell investigates this new Redmond-Penguin harmony
Platforms, Trusted Platforms and Windows 11
Windows hardware requirements have always promoted confusion, sand this time is no different…
Linux in Windows
Never mind Windows 11, the latest version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux is where it’s at
Year of the Linux desktop (on Windows)
Running graphical applications is impressive, so the next step is to try and run a complete desktop. What are you waiting for?
Duelling OSes
Linux has always tried to co-operate with Windows oddities, and despite common gripes, it does an amazing job
Pi USER
Astro Pi 2021/22 launches with new kit
Seven super-successful years on and the Astro Pi models get a hefty upgrade for the next competition
Node-RED 2.0
Les Pounder enjoys building things, and with Node-RED 2.0 he can construct the Internet of Things directly from his beloved Raspberry Pi
Controlling the Pi’s GPIO with Scratch
Les Pounder shows how we can use Scratch with simple electronics
Setting atomic-clock precise time on your Pi
Sean Conway makes use of a Raspberry Pi Hat to pass some time, by setting up a GPS receiver to establish an accurate clock
IN-DEPTH
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Mike Bedford shows you how to use an emulator to get hands-on experience of the microprocessor that started a revolution
LINUX FOR THE SOUL
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TUTORIALS
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Backups aren’t just a safety net for Trekkies such as Shashank Sharma, but a way of life. But they can take up quite a lot of space if not done right…
Network-share files quickly and easily
Nick Peers reveals how to share files over your local network without getting bogged down in networking protocols
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Running the classic Tandy TRS-80
Les Pounder travels back in time to when Doctor Who had a mop of curly hair and a trio of computers ruled our homes
How to build the Linux Format server
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Build your own custom Ubuntu distro
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Improve your shots using optical filters
Mike Bedford looks at the benefits of photographic filters and how to emulate them – but some effects can only be achieved optically
CODING ACADEMY
Create a RESTful server in Go
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Code a multiplayer shoot-em up game
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