Issue 276 Nov 2023
Cover Theme: ChatGPT on Linux
DVD Theme: Rocky Linux 9.2 Minimal and debian 12.1 bookworm
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Issue 274 Sep 2023
Cover Theme: The Best of Small Distros
DVD Theme: 10 Small Distro ISOs and 4 Small Distro Virtual Appliances
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Issue 273 Aug 2023
Cover Theme: Podcasting
DVD Theme: Linux Mint 21.1 Cinnamon and openSUSE Leap 15.5
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On the Internet, you don't have to wait for permission to speak to the world. Podcasting lets you connect with your audience no matter where they are. Whether you're in it to build community, raise awareness about your skills, or just have some fun, the tools of the Linux environment make it easy to take your first steps.
Issue 272 Jul 2023
Cover Theme: Open Data
DVD Theme: Xubuntu 23.04 and Fedora Workstation 38
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As long as governments have kept data, there have been people who have wanted to see it and people who have wanted to control it. A new generation of tools, policies, and advocates seeks to keep the data free, available, and in accessible formats. This month we bring you snapshots from the quest for open data.
Issue 271 Jun 2023
Cover Theme: Smart Home
DVD Theme: SystemRescue 10.0 and Linux Lite 6.4
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Smart home solutions will save you time and energy – and, did I mention, you can amaze your friends. This month we show you how to take charge of your home environment with smart devices and open source automation software.
Issue 270 May 2023
Cover Theme: Green Coding
DVD Theme: Fedora 37 Workstation and TUXEDO OS 2
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A sustainable world will need more sustainable programming. This month we tell you about some FOSS initiatives dedicated to energy efficiency, and we take a close look at some green coding techniques in Go.
Issue 269 Apr 2023
Cover Theme: The Fediverse
DVD Theme: EndeavourOS Cassini 22.12 and Debian 11.6 “bullseye”
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Social media tools connect the world, bringing us the latest news and commentary from politicians, movie stars, community leaders, and remote friends. But the tracking and data mining of the commercial social media platforms has left many users searching for a better option. This month we dive down into the alternative universe for social media users: the Fediverse.
Issue 268 Mar 2023
Cover Theme: Data Poisoning
DVD Theme: MX Linux 21.3 and Puppy Linux FossaPup 9.5
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Think computers don't make mistakes? If you slip some doctored-up training samples into the mix, you can get a fancy machine-learning system to think a dog is a cat or a 1 is an 8 -- and you can trigger this bad behavior through a hidden signal no one else will notice.
Issue 267 Feb 2023
Cover Theme: Backup
DVD Theme: Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon and Kali Linux 2022.4
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In theory, everyone could use the same backup tool, but the best way to build regular and systematic backups into your life is to find a solution that fits with your own habits and methods. This month, we preview some popular backup apps in the Linux space so you can find one that works for you.
Issue 266 Jan 2023
Cover Theme: Generative Adversarial Networks
DVD Theme: Ubuntu 22.10 and AlmaLinux 9.0
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What is the secret behind the recent explosion of computer art and fake videos? One neural network lies to another neural network...
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