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World War WordPress breaks out online!

LICENSING

Ubuntu turns 20

Canonical and the community celebrate the 40th release of one of the most popular Linux operating systems.

Chrome Manifest v3 kills uBlock

Browser disables extension – users seek alternatives.

WORKING TOGETHERs

Italo Vignoli is one of the founders

$1 million FLOSS fund

Zerodha launches a $1 million annual fund for open source projects.

Android gets more Linux

Here comes the Linux desktop!

Winamp deletes itself again

Tried open source and didn’t like what it found.

Distro watch

What’s behind the free software sofa?

ARM WRESTLE

Erik Faye-Lund is a principal software engineer at Collabora.

REAL TIME

Jon Masters is a kernel hacker who’s been involved with Linux for over 22 years, and works on energy-efficient Arm servers.

Kernel Watch

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

Answers

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

Mailserver

Not that there’s much we can do with

PDFSam

Version: 5.2.8 Web: https://pdfsam.org For those who frequently

CPU Info

Version: 1.3.0 Web: https://github . com/kamgurgul/cpu-info You won’t

Qrcp

Version: 0.11.3 Web: https://github . com/claudiodangelis/qrcp Unlike the

Recordbox

Version: 0.8.1 Web: https://codeberg . org/edestcroix/Recordbox Just as

Newsboat

Version: 2.37 Web: https://newsboat.org There are two types

Safe Eyes

Version: 2.2.1 Web: http://slgobinath . github.io/SafeEyes/ Too

TLP

Version: 1.7.0 Web: https://linrunner.de/tlp T LP

Hurry Curry!

Version: 2.1.1 Web: https://hurrycurry . metamuffin.org We’ve

HyperPlay

Version: 0.20.0 Web: www.hyperplay.xyz Gaming on Linux has

Geeqie

Version: 2.5 Web: www.geeqie.org With professional-looking photos being

Rclone

Version: 1.68.1 Web: https://rclone.org There’s no such thing

TP-Link BE3600

Is it still Wi-Fi 7, asks Brandon Hill, if there’s no 6GHz?

Ubuntu 24.10

Nate Drake brims with excitement at Canonical’s latest offering. Will this distro be a plumed Oriole or just plain ’Orrible?

Kali Linux 2024.3

Nate Drake explores the latest version of the distro beloved by both hackers and Mr Robot fans the world over.

Expirion Linux 5.0.2

Nate Drake casts aside systemd in favour of this lightweight Devuan-based distro. Is SysVInit the right way to go?

Core Keeper

Keep the staff in the dark? The Management are ecstatic at the latest innovation to come from the crafting stone of Christopher Livingston.

Big-name web browsers

Browsers connect us to the world wide web, and therefore the outside world. Michael Reed examines five of the best for the Linux desktop.

Installation

We want a smooth installation experience with lots of options.

Configuration and settings

With a new browser, the first thing to do is change a few config details.

User interface design and feel

The main point of contact. The user interface

Privacy and security

Extra features to put you in control of your online safety.

Ad blocking

We see the need for adverts, but how much intrusion is too much?

Mobile app

We like to carry on browsing on the move.

Extra features and add-ons

Extra functions that make it stand out, and

The verdict

Big-name web browsers

ALSO CONSIDER

Seamonkey is based on the same browser

POWER UP FEDORA!

Not all heroes wear capes. Jonni Bidwell has got a brand new Fedora to discuss and these hat jokes are un-brim-leavable.

Fedora is for all

You don’t need to be some sort of geek to don a Fedora.

Popping on Fedora

Grab yourself a cup of tea and a USB. It’s time to fortify and update your system with Fedora (and tea).

Getting around Fedora

Now that we’ve got to grips with the desktop, let’s look at how we install software. And mess with the desktop.

Trick out your Fedora

We look at extending Gnome with, er, extensions. Plus, a look at some of the other desktops and Fedora flavours available.

Code Club and CoderDojo combine!

After years of success, the school clubs are combining into one single superpower!

Anthias

Always one to draw attention, Les Pounder delves back into the world of digital signage and, of course, he is using his trusty Raspberry Pi.

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra

When they said Mars needs women, this is exactly what Denise Bertacchi had in mind!

Get live updates with the YouTube API

YOUTUBE

Use a Pi to capture infrared photos

PHOTOGRAPHY

MEDITATING ON ZEN 5

Discover what the new AMD architecture can do for you and your Linux kernel with Chris Szewczyk.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Let’s face it, this is the Ryzen you’re going to buy.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

If you can afford this, good for you!

Easy de-archiving

Shashank Sharma considers himself to be a multitasking maestro, and is naturally impressed with nifty utilities that can do the job of many.

Taking control of hardware drivers

LINUX BASICS

CREATE A DRIVER ROLLBACK SYSTEM

1 Set up Timeshift Timeshift (or System

Use Tailscale to create a mesh VPN

TAILSCALE

Secure public Wi-Fi

PUPPY LINUX

Better manage your ebook library

LIBRUM READER

Upgrade it: Expand your system memory

RAM

Upgrade it: Buying faster system memory

RAM

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 (2x 16GB)

When you want the best memory for your system and are happy to pay for it!

Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 (4x 48GB)

We’re going to need memory, lots and lots of memory.

Samsung DDR5-4800 (2x 16GB)

The best value DDR5 upgrade – if you can find it in stock.

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR4-3600 (2x 8GB)

Best 16GB memory for AMD Ryzen builders.

Patriot Viper Steel DDR4-3200 (2x 16GB)

The best 32GB twin DIMM DDR4 kit you’ll find.

Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 -2666 (2x 8GB)

If you’re looking for budget-friendly H370/B360 upgrades, look no further!

Manage RAID services on your Linux servers

A sometimes overlooked skill, Stuart Burns explains the basics of preparing and creating pools of RAID storage.

LICENCE TO KILL

Stuart Burns is a sysadmin for a

Completely complete your shell commands

With his heart bursting from his chest Ferenc Deák reassures us it’s not a medical emergency but being so close to finally completing this series!

Test if you’re human with our PHP captcha

David Bolton hopes to capture your imagination as he explains how to create a PHP captcha that can help to cut down form spams.