Features
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.
Fifth Generation
New features in digiKam 5
The freshly released digiKam 5 boasts a number of new features, brings many improvements, and ditches some legacy ballast.
A PC for the People
Endless OS – A PC for Emerging Countries
Endless OS is a Debian-based Linux for users who might not have access to the Internet.
Easy Apps
Create mobile apps with Qt Creator
Find out how to create a cross-platform app with the veteran tool Qt Creator.
Tutorials – WM Tiling
Master Your Desktop Be a Window Wizard
Regular window managers are so 2016 – install a tiling WM and work faster, smarter, and cooler.
Issue 39: Getting Started with Linux – /Special Editions
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News
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Microsoft Brings procmon to Linux
The creators of Windows have brought the sysinternals procmon tool to the open source operating system.
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New KDE Slimbook Available
The makers of the KDE Slimbook have released a Ryzen-4000 powered laptop.
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PinePhone Now Offers a Convergence Package
The makers of the Linux PinePhone are now offering a model that makes desktop/mobile convergence a reality.
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Flutter is Coming to Linux
Google and Canonical have joined forces to bring Flutter to the Linux desktop.
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Purism Launches a Mini PC
The makers of the Librem line of Linux-based laptops have released a mini PC.
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openSUSE Leap 15.2 Adds AI Machine Learning
With the new release of openSUSE Leap comes some exciting new features, including machine learning.
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Google’s Nearby Sharing Could Work with Linux
Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop feature is rumored to work with the Linux desktop.
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System76 Launches Ryzen-Powered Laptop
The new System76 Serval WS includes a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU.
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Linux Mint Drops Snap
Linux Mint has officially dropped their support for Canonical’s snap packages.
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Lenovo Upping Their Linux Support
Lenovo is now offering full certification and Linux preinstalled hardware.