Issue #176 / Jul 2015

Git is more than a version control system. We'll show you how to get started with this powerful creation of Linus Torvalds and the kernel developers.

Build complex data structures into simple but illuminating diagrams using the yEd graph editor.

Troubleshooting wireless problems, localizing your keyboard settings, and getting partition permissions right.

The gpgpwd command-line program manages a list of passwords and matching usernames.

Do you want to teach your Android device some clever tricks without mastering the art of native app development? Install Python, and you can automate practically any task and write complete apps using this popular scripting language.

Automate image processing with this quick and easy-to-use photo tool suite.

Wondering what all the fuss is about systemd? We explain the basic concepts and capabilities of the new system management suite – coming soon to a distro near you.

Timeline manages and visualizes time sequences in a simple and intuitive way.

"maddog" takes a look at the new C.H.I.P. project on Kickstarter that promises to produce a computer for nine dollars.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.