Issue #191 / Oct 2016

Mounting and unmounting network storage devices

Chromebooks are firmly locked in the Google jail, but with the right know-how, you can break out of vendor lock-in and operate the devices with free software.

In the 25 years of Linux kernel history, a huge amount of code and many comments have accumulated. They can be explanatory, enlightening, funny, or even profane. Charly prefers to do things differently, so he types fuck in the shell.

Perl 6 gives the Perl 5 syntax a new paint job and introduces a genuine object system. Mike gives it a hands-on test based on a re-implementation of the old blackjack game.

Based on the kanban system, Kanboard offers solid tools for efficiently managing projects. We explain the Kanboard basics and put the application to project management duties.

Including out-of-bounds effects in slide shows and presentations is bound to get the undivided attention of the audience. Gimp has simple tools to create these image effects.

LaTeX has a reputation for being difficult to use, but mainly it just requires patience. We provide a quick overview to get you up and running.

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