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Issue #223: Git Tricks – Version control secrets from the experts

This month we share some advanced techniques for working with the famous Git remote version control system used by open source developers.

On the DVD: FreeBSD 12.0 and ubuntu MATE 18.10

Issue #222: Snapshots – A better way to protect your data?

Modern filesystems make it easy to take a snapshot – a precise copy of your data at a moment in time. This month we review some leading Linux snapshot tools.

On the DVD: CentOS 7.6 (1810) and Kubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish"

Issue #221: Monitoring Performance – Hunting for bottlenecks that slow down your system

As computers get more powerful and computer applications get bigger and more ungainly, users end up with the same question no matter how many times they upgrade: How do I make the most of my system resources by tuning up system performance? This month we explore some tools that offer a window into the performance and health of your Linux system: Netdata and perf.

On the DVD: System Rescue CD and MX Linux 64 bit

Issue #220: VirtualBox Hacks – Save time and extend the power of your virtual machines

The FOSS tool known as VirtualBox is a popular alternative for easy virtualization in Linux. Many users are satisfied to spin up a virtual machine and start a system inside it, but VirtualBox can do so much more. We show you some advanced tricks with VirtualBox.

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Issue #219: Customize the Boot Menu – Clean up your startup for clarity and fewer mistakes

That drab default boot menu on your Linux computer isn't just boring; it also could be confusing users and obscuring important boot choices. This month we show you how to add clarity and visual appeal to the GRUB boot menu with GRUB themes and the Grub Customizer. And while we're on the subject of GRUB, check out the Command Line column this month for a closer look at GRUB 2 passwords and encryption.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 18.10 (64-bit) and Tails 3.10.1

Issue #218: Navigation – Free services that extend OpenStreetMap

A free mapping service is a wonderful thing, but you might not find all the information you need in OpenStreetMap's standard view. A number of other free mapping projects extend and enhance OpenStreetMap data to add new features and services. This month, we tour some useful mapping tools based on OpenStreetMap.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 18.10 and Fedora 29

Issue #217: Innovative Distros

Public discussions of Linux often focus on the same few distros – Ubuntu, Fedora, SUSE, RHEL – but the FOSS space is home to hundreds of other worthy Linux distributions, and all were created for a reason. This month we examine some promising alternatives, including these hidden gems:
* Bodhi – A simpler enlightenment
* Heads – Anonymous surfing even on old hardware
* Nitrux – UI designers get creative with KDE
* Qubes OS – Lockdown security with the focus on isolation

On the DVD: Debian 9.5 Live Gnome and Emmabuntüs

Issue #216: .NET Core – Running Microsoft's flagship framework on Linux

Many in the Linux community don't put much trust in Microsoft, but a new guard in Redmond has been changing its ways. This month, we look at .NET Core, a piece of the .NET framework that Microsoft released under an open source license in 2014.

On the DVD: Knoppix 8.2 and Nitrux Linux 1.0.15

Issue #215: Privacy – Stop snoopers and protect your identity

This month we study some tricks for improving privacy on your Linux system. You'll learn how to turn off the webcam and mic when they are not in use, and we'll show you some extensions and advance configuration settings for dialing up your privacy in Firefox.

On the DVD: The Complete Linux Magazine Archive DVD – Every article from issue #1 through #214.