Features
Finely Filtered
Evaluate systemd logs using journalctl
The journal is the systemd component responsible for viewing and managing logfiles.
Choose Chakra
An elegant and simple Arch Linux-based distro
KDE lovers can rejoice at Chakra Linux's beautiful and functional operating system.
Signs of Life
Intro to the Gnome Flashback desktop
If you struggle with the appearance and behavior of the Gnome desktop, the classic features of fallback mode offer an alternative in a familiar style. Lamented by many as dead and gone, Gnome 3 fallback is still alive and kicking in Gnome Flashback.
Universal Package Formats and How They Differ
Flatpak and Snap
We talk with Alexander Larsson, the creator of Flatpak, and Thibaut Rouffineau, a member of the Snap team.
Welcome Startup Support
Graphical interfaces for systemd
Systemd has won the race, as indicated by the several tools that already offer a service just a mouse click away. We look at six of these tools.
Master Builder
Create your own Linux distribution
Linux systems out of the box are a dime a dozen. But if you want a customized system, you will certainly see the benefit of AryaLinux, which lets you put together an individualized system from the sources.
Clever Combination
Leaner surfing with the SeaMonkey Internet Suite
SeaMonkey is a lean and time-tested alternative for web, mail, IM, and address management that supports Firefox plugins.
Zoo Keeper
Graphical desktop front ends for KVM and Qemu
If you want to care for a zoo full of exotic KVM guest systems on your desktop, you could use a little help from a graphical front end.
Pinpoint Accuracy
Python graphics libraries for data visualization
Python's powerful Matplotlib, Bokeh, PyQtGraph, and Pandas libraries lend programmers a helping hand when visualizing complex data and their relationships.
Advanced Layout with LibreOffice Writer
Looking Your Best on Paper
Some documents deserve extra attention to design and typographic detail.
Issue 231/2020
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News
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Thanks to Linux, Google and Valve are Bringing Steam to Chromebooks
In yet another win for desktop Linux, Google and Steam are about to up the Chromebook gaming field.
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Kubuntu Focus Laptop Now Ready for Preorder
If you’ve ever wanted a KDE-specific, Linux-powered laptop, now’s your chance.
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Dell Adds a Much-Requested Feature to the New XPS Developer Edition Laptop
Linux users are in for a treat when Dell releases the next iteration of the Ubuntu-powered XPS Developer Edition laptop.
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Bonsai Promises to Make Syncing Gnome Devices Easier
Red Hat developer, Christian Hergert has been working on a GNOME desktop syncing project with lots of promise.
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Elementary OS 5.1 Has Arrived
One of the most highly regarded Linux desktop distributions has released its next iteration.
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Linux Mint 19.3 Will be Released by Christmas
The developers behind Linux Mint have announced 19.3 will be released by Christmas 2019.
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Linux Kernel 5.4 Released
A number of new changes and improvements have reached the Linux kernel.
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System76 To Design And Build Laptops In-House
In-house designed and built laptops coming from System76.
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News and views on the GPU revolution in HPC and Big Data:
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The PinePhone Pre-Order has Arrived
Anyone looking to finally get their hands on an early release of the PinePhone can do so as of November 15.