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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 We’ll show you how to set up your own out-of-date kernel to practice on, and we’ll introduce you to some of the tools and techniques attackers use to gain root access.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

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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

Issue #279: Intrusion Detection

You don't need a fancy appliance to watch for intruders. You just need Suricata and a Raspberry Pi.

On the DVD: EndeavourOS Galileo 11 and Arch Linux 2023.12.01

Issue #278: Scientific Computing

A crypto mining rig is built for math. Can an old rig find a second life solving science problems? That all depends on the problem. Also this month, we explore a few popular data analysis techniques and stir up some analysis of our own with the R programming language.

On the DVD: Kubuntu Desktop 23.10 and Fedora 39 Workstation

Issue #277: Low-Code Tools

Experienced programmers are hard to find. Wouldn't it be nice if subject matter experts and occasional coders could create their own applications? The low-code revolution is all about lowering the bar for programming knowledge. This month we show you some tools that let you assemble an application using easy graphical building blocks.

On the DVD: MX Linux MX-23_x64 and Kali Linux 2023.3