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Issue #253: OpenBSD – Is this meticulous FOSS cousin an alternative to Linux?

BSD Unix has been around longer than Linux, and it still has a loyal following within the Free Software community. This month we explore the benefits of a leading BSD variant from the viewpoint of a Linux user.

On the DVD: Tails 4.22 and Q4OS 4.6

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Issue #252: Locked Down – New tools for tighter security

The security landscape keeps changing, and experienced users know they need to keep their eyes open for tools and techniques that give an edge. This month we study smartcards, hard drive encryption, and a less-bloated alternative to Sudo.

On the DVD: Debian 11 and Redcore Linux 2101

Issue #251: Linux From Scratch

Building an operating system is not like compiling a desktop app. You'll need to create a complete development environment – and if you follow the steps carefully, you'll emerge with a deeper understanding of Linux.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon Edition and Garuda Linux KDE Dr460nized Edition

Issue #250: Inside the Kernel

The only real way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Linux is to write about Linux itself – not the agglomeration of software we know as a Linux distro, but the real Linux – the beating heart in the center of it all: the Linux kernel.

On the DVD: AlmaLinux Minimal 8.4 and SystemRescueCD 8.03

Issue #249: Turn Your Android into a Linux PC

Learn how to run Linux applications on your Android phone with UserLAnd without voiding your device warranty.

On the DVD: openSUSE Leap 15.3 and Kubuntu 21.04 Desktop

Issue #248: Brain Tools

Sometimes you want the computer to think for you, and sometimes you want the computer to make you think. This month we present a selection of free Linux tools for learning and thinking.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 21.04 and Fedora 34 Workstation

Issue #247: Post-Quantum Encryption

Quantum computers are still at the experimental stage, but mathematicians have already discovered some quantum-based algorithms that will demolish the best of our current encryption methods. What better time to look for quantum encryption alternatives?

On the DVD: Knoppix 9.1 and Zorin OS 15.3 Core

Issue #246: Faster Startup

Weary of waiting for a login window? Your driver-drenched Linux distro was configured for all systems, not for your system. This month we show you how to optimize your system for faster startup.

Manjaro KDE Plasma 20.2.1 and Clonezilla Live 2.7.1

Issue #245: Choose a Shell

You're never stuck with the same old command shell – unless you want to be. This month we review some of the leading alternatives.

On the DVD: Arch Linux 2021.02.01 and MX Linux mx-19.3