Digital Issues

Pre-order Now: 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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Pre-order Now: Issue #244: Stream Processing

The explosion of real-time data from sensors and monitoring devices is fueling new interest in alternative programming techniques. This month we wade into stream processing.

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Issue #243: iNet

With Linux, more innovation is always on the way. This month we take a look at the iNet wireless daemon, a new wireless client that is poised to replace the venerable WPA Supplicant.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 20 and Kali Linux 2020.4

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Issue #241: Secure Your System

Security often means sophisticated tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems, but you can also do a lot with some common-sense configuration. This month we study some simple steps for securing your Linux.

On the DVD: KDE neon 5.20.0 and elementary OS 5.2

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Issue #240: Create your own simple OS

Linux Magazine Celebrates 20 years!

Build a whole operating system? Seriously? Well maybe not a Linux, but if you're interested, you can implement the basic features of an experimental OS using resources available online. We can't show you the whole process, but we'll help you get organized and take your first steps.

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Issue #239: Build an IRC Bot

IRC bots do the essential work of coordinating and forwarding chat messages on the Internet. This month we show you how to build your own custom bot – and we give you an inside look at how to work directly with IRC.

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