Issue #237 / Aug 2020

The Internet Archive (IA) is a nonprofit founded with the lofty goal of providing "universal access to all knowledge." Their archive of websites lets historians and journalists step back into time to view past states of the Internet.

Ubuntu Studio 20.04 and Kubuntu 20.04

In the news: Linux Mint Drops Snap; Lenovo Upping Their Linux Support; LPI Launches FOSSlife Website; Linux Apps on Windows; and Tuxedo Computers Joins the Ryzen Bandwagon.

Zack covers: When a Security Hole Is OK; Kernel Documentation Updates; and Security Through Obscurity

A teleprompter can help you give a polished look to your speeches and video presentations. Imaginary Teleprompter is a free tool that delivers professional teleprompting capabilities.

The VokoscreenNG screencast tool offers many options but is still surprisingly easy to use.

If your new webcam doesn't work with the default software on your Linux system, try your luck with Guvcview or QtCAM.

The distro you load on your computer was developed by real people operating through community groups and other organizational structures. This summary of some recent news offers a glimpse into the inner workings of some leading Linux projects.

Go is not only suitable for complex server programs, but it also cuts a fine figure with simple command-line tools for automating everyday life. Mike Schilli restructures the signature of a PDF manipulation tool.

Build simple PHP applications quickly with ready-to-use blocks.