Highlights:

SERVICE: Welcome

Now You See It; Now You Don't

Remember the old days when you could buy software and they gave you a permanent copy of the files on a shrink-wrapped CD? It was primitive, but at least you knew what you were getting, and you could rest assured that your new purchase would remain in your cupboard until you or one of your heirs decided to throw it away. The new service-based Internet was sold to the public as a convenience, but under the surface, it made consumer decisions even more complicated and challenged our assumptions about what it even means to "buy" or "own."

NEWS: News

In the news: Fedora 44 Gaming Ready; Manjaro 26.1 Preview; Microsoft Issues Warning About Linux Vulnerability; Is AI Coming to Your Ubuntu Desktop?; Framework Laptop 13 Pro Competes with the Best; Latest CachyOS Features Supercharged Kernel; Kernel 7.0 Is a Bit More Rusty; and France Says "Au Revoir" to Microsoft.

NEWS: Kernel News

This month in Kernel News, AI hunts for linux bugs.

NEWS: Claude Code Workflow

AI and Agentic Workflows

AI is here to stay, and understanding how it works under the hood can mean the difference between frustration and genuinely useful results. This article covers LLM fundamentals, effective prompting, and a structured agentic workflow that puts you in control.

: Claude Code Best Practices

Best Practices for Getting Started with Claude Code

We'll show you some best practices for introducing Claude Code (or another LLM-based coding assistant) while maintaining knowledge and control of the code.

: Weigh Your Options

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

This month we explore Solus 4.9, RakuOS 2026.04.15, Trisquel 12.0, and iDeal OS 2026.04.03.

IN-DEPTH: Bottles

Running Windows Apps on Linux

Bottles lets you run Windows apps and games on Linux in clean, isolated environments without dual-booting.

IN-DEPTH: Container Escape

Sneaking Around Docker and Kubernetes Isolation

Docker containers and Kubernetes pods might not be as airtight as you think. We'll show you three potential attacks.

IN-DEPTH: pyinfra

Managing Systems and Applications with pyinfra

Keeping Linux machines in a known state requires a configuration management system. Discover how pyinfra simplifies this task with Python's full programming power.

IN-DEPTH: Feelers in the Wind

Retrieve Weather Data for Graphical Analysis

Mike Schilli's new home rooftop weather station continuously provides sun, wind, and rain data. High time to create a custom analysis program.

IN-DEPTH: Nexis

Exploring the Nexis System Manager

Nexis lets you manage processes, applications, packages, and disk health with a single tool. We'll help you get started.

IN-DEPTH: SysExt

Extending an immutable distro with SysExt

The core of an immutable system cannot be changed, but you can bend that rule by overlaying your own stuff using a nifty systemd feature called SysExt.

NEWS: Managing Microcontrollers

Run a Single Program at Different Microcontroller Locations

Use common logic with DIP switches to determine functionality, IP addresses, hostnames, and other functional differences on repetitive hardware arrangements.

NEWS: Fischertechnik Robot

Build a Robot with the Fischertechnik Maker Kit Bionic

The Fischertechnik Maker Kit Bionic lets you enter the world of walking robots. We'll show you what it takes to bring this robot to life.

LINUX VOICE: Introduction

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

LINUX VOICE: maddog's Doghouse

Foreign-Made Router Restrictions

A recent FCC decision won't allow new authorizations for foreign-made consumer routers to be sold in the US.

LINUX VOICE: DDoS Attack

The War on State Tables and Application Logic

Exploiting Layer 4 protocol handshakes and the resource limits of Layer 7.

LINUX VOICE: Valve's Proton

Proton Unlocks Open Source Gaming

Valve's compatibility layer has transformed the open source platform into a serious gaming contender.

LINUX VOICE: FOSSPicks

This month, we explore the top FOSS, including a popular BitTorrent Client, a modern 8-bit game, and a slick web browser.

LINUX VOICE: Kando Attitude0

Transform Your Desktop Interactions with Kando

Launch applications and interact with the desktop using mouse gestures at an entirely new level with Kando.