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Linux Format
October 2021
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WELCOME
Customised heart
One of the strengths of the open source
MEET THE TEAM
This issue we’re customising our Linux desktops. What’s your go-to desktop of choice and do you have a top customising tip for our dear readers?
REGULARS AT A GLANCE
Google slams Linux kernel
The tech behemoth believes the Linux kernel is in need of major investment to improve security
LibreOffice 7.2 released
The latest version of the venerable office suite is now available. Will more businesses choose to use it?
Devs love Linux (but prefer Windows)
Latest Stackoverflow results offer interesting insights
SCORES ON THE DOORS
Keith Edmunds is MD of Tiger Computing Ltd,
HERD IN THE CLOUD
Matt Yonkovit is Percona’s Head of Open Source
Mozilla gets chatty
Mozilla Common Voice adds 16 new languages to its roster
Russian RISC-V designed CPUs
Eight cores, 2GHz and coming to laptops by 2025
Krita 5.0 beta released
Digital painting application receives a big update
VIRTUAL SUMMER
Lubosz Sarnecki is a senior software engineer working
Distro watch
What’s down the side of the free software sofa?
IT’S ABOUT TIME, TOO
Jon Masters has been involved with Linux for
KERNEL WATCH
Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so that you don’t have to
ONGOING DEVELOPMENT
Matthew Wilcox has worked hard on a patch
Answers
Got a burning question about open source or the kernel? Whatever your level, email it to lxf.answers@futurenet.com
MAILSERVER
WRITE TO US Do you have a burning
Helpdex
shane_collinge@yahoo.com
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Just do it Like most people, I would
PDF Mix Tool
Alexander Tolstoy is so excited after replacing ‘ls’
DroidCam
Version: 1.8 Web: https://github.com/dev47apps/droidcam D roidCam is a
Fractal
Version : 4.4 Web : https://gitlab . gnome.org/GNOME/fractal
Polyfoto
Version: GIT Web: https://github.com/shanedrabing/polyfoto T he photo
ImprovedTube
Version: 3.232 Web: https://github.com/code4charity/YouTube-Extension : H ere
LSD
Version : 0.20.1 Web : https://github . com/Peltoche/lsd
Pam_usb
Version : 0.7.3 Web : https://github.com/mcdope/pam_usb S ecurity
Billiards
Version : GIT Web: https://github.com/tailuge/billiards T he world
Blues Brothers
Version : GIT Web : https://github.com/cyxx/blues B lues
EasyEffects
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Latte Dock
Version : 0.10 Web : https://invent.kde.org/plasma/latte-dock T his
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Linux Mint 20.2 “Uma”
Discover the highlights from this month’s packed DVD!
Elementary OS 6.0 “Odin”
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REVIEWS
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
The AMD APU makes a more-than-welcome return for Chris Szewczyk.
XPG Gammix S50
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Pop!_OS 21.04
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NixOS 21.05
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EndeavourOS 2021.08
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Linux Mint 20.2
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Griftlands
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ROUNDUP
Digital art programs
Donning a big shirt and a beret, Michael Reed examines five open source art packages, and discovers how they can help him tap into his creativity
The range of painting tools
What features does the application have and what tasks can it handle?
Brush and pencil options
Brushes are a fundamental part of digital painting
User interface and experience
Is the creative process helped or hindered?
Image processing and retouching
Some of the software on test can edit existing images, such as photos
Documentation and tutorials
What resources exist to help you learn how to use the software?
Text handling
Often, when working with images, you’ll need to work with text, too
Working with lines and shapes
How is vector drawing handled in this month’s Roundup candidates?
The Verdict
Digital art programs
CUSTOMISE MINT 2O!
Linux Mint is fantastic, but it’s also flexible, malleable and tweakable. Jonni Bidwell shows you how to truly make it your own
The joy of tinkering
Sort out roll-backs so you can customise Linux Mint with impunity and immunity (to problems)
Tweaking Cinnamon
See how easy it is to make your mark on Linux Mint’s flagship desktop environment and beyond!
Installing KDE Plasma
Transform your desktop with the smooth, svelte, sumptuous experience that is KDE Plasma and go complete next-gen with the Wayland too!
Ultralight Mint
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Pi USER
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Pinhole photography with the HQ Camera
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Building a better file server with the Pi
Christian Cawley shows you how to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi-powered Nextcloud server
IN-DEPTH
IT’S A VIRTUAL SERVERWORLD
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TUTORIALS
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Add real power to your clipboard
Nick Peers dons his best hiking gear and goes hunting for a simple clipboard tool to rule them all. CopyQ is happy to oblige
Going back to 8-bit with the Atari 800
Les Pounder goes back to a time before E.T. cartridges were buried in the desert and 48KB was considered lots of RAM
Understanding the power of certificates
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Get better Steam and Proton gaming
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CODING ACADEMY
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