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November 2024: Smart Home

If you listen to megavendors like Google and Amazon, the only path to a smart home is through the cloud, but the Linux community has a better way. We'll show you some open source smart home tools with no cost and no spying.

On the DVD: Rocky Linux 9.4 and MX Linux MX-23.3

Issue #287: Ollama

Many Linux users are intrigued by Large Language Model (LLM) tools like ChatGPT, but if you really want to be methodical about testing and experimenting, why get tangled in the cloud? Ollama lets you run LLMs locally on a home computer.

On the DVD: Debian 12.6 and Clonezilla 3.1.3-16

Issue #286: Git Ready

The Git version control system is an integral part of the Linux environment. If you're looking for a better foundation in Git, or if you already know the basics and are ready to start building Git into your own custom apps, we'll make you Git ready.

On the DVD: openSUSE Leap 15.6 and Tails 6.4

Issue #285: Kernel Exploits

Is Linux secure? Only if you keep up with the patches. This month, we take a close look at how intruders attack unsafe versions of the Linux kernel through known and well-publicized exploits. We’ll show you how to set up your own out-of-date kernel to practice on, and we’ll introduce you to some of the tools and techniques attackers use to gain root access.

On the DVD: AlmaLinux 9.4 Boot DVD and Fedora Workstation 40 Live

Issue #284: Laptop Security

In the scary world of the Internet, "more secure than Windows" still isn't secure enough. If you want to keep your traveling systems safe from the clutches of the espionage economy, you'll need some extra help. We show you how to outfit your laptop with the extra defenses you'll need for life on the road.

On the DVD: Ubuntu Budgie 24.04 LTS and Rescuezilla 2.5

Issue #283: AI Tools

Everyone is fascinated with AI right now, but at the end of all the articles and interviews and research, it is fair to ask, what can I do with it really? This month we highlight some AI-based tools that will help you build your own chatbot, sharpen photo images, and more.

On the DVD: Nobara 39 and Manjaro 23.1.4 Gnome

Issue #282: D-Bus

The D-Bus architecture creates a powerful channel for applications to communicate. A deeper understanding of D-Bus will help you with troubleshooting. Also, if you know how D-Bus works, you can customize the interaction of audio tools, text editors, and other apps to save time and simplify your life.

On the DVD: Kubuntu 23.10 and Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-9

Issue #281: Virtual Memory

The classic vision of random access memory is just the beginning of the story. Modern hardware – and modern operating systems – manage memory in ways that old-school programmers could only have imagined. This month we take a look at virtual memory in Linux.

On the DVD: elementary OS 7.1 and Mageia 9

Issue #280: Plasma 6

KDE's classic Plasma desktop can be as simple as you need it to be or as complicated as you want to make it. This month we explore the powerful Plasma 6 release that is making its way to your Linux distribution.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 21.3 MATE and Zorin OS 17 Core