Linux Format

Linux Format is your complete guide to the world of Linux. Whether you've just discovered Linux, or you're a full-time guru, Linux Format has everything you need to make the most of your OS. The editorial formula is a mix of features, reviews and practical tutorials that tackle topics as far ranging as installing software to socket programming and network management. Thought-provoking features and interviews also provide a focus on key technologies, trends and issues in the fast-paced world of Free and Open Source software

MEET THE TEAM • This issue we’re looking at broadcasting to the world with Open Broadcaster Software, if you were going to stream something what would you be up to?

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What does Windows 11 mean for Linux? • Microsoft has unveiled a new operating system, but will it play nice?

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology now available • The source code is out for AMD’s upscaling technology – but when is it coming to Linux?

AlmaLinux OS 8.4 now available • Claims to be the only community-owned CentOS option.

WINE, VULKAN & WAYLAND

OVER-DEPLOYED

Intel makes a move on SiFive • $2 billion apparently offered for the semiconductor startup.

New RISC-V CPU hails from China • Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals the Xiangshan CPU.

Chromebook sales hit new heights • Rise of 276% year-on-year.

Distro watch • What’s down the side of the free software sofa?

SERVES YOU RIGHT

KERNEL WATCH • Jon Masters summarises the latest happenings in the Linux kernel, so that you don’t have to.

TIME FOR A CHANGE

Answers • Got a burning question about open source or the kernel? Whatever your level, email it to lxf.answers@futurenet.com

A QUICK REFERENCE TO… SYSTEMD TIMERS

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LETTER OF THE MONTH

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti • Nvidia’s latest Ti takes aim at AMD’s RX 6800, reveals Jacob Ridley.

SPECS

Koozali SME Server 10 • Mayank Sharma has a particular fondness for point-and-click server distributions that roll out in a jiffy and don’t eat into his leisure time.

IN BRIEF

MakuluLinux LinDoz • Always on the hunt for distros that can help him reel in users to Linux,

IN BRIEF

Venom Linux 2.1 • Trying to punch above his weight, Mayank Sharma finally finds a source-based distro that’ll satiate his need to run a source-based distro.

IN BRIEF

Tribblix Milestone 25 • Poking his nose where he’s not supposed to, Mayank Sharma finds himself inside a Solaris variant that he just can’t seem to shake off.

WilderMyth • Management doesn’t much like epic storytelling of heroic deeds – even if it is around the watercooler – so Sin Vega is in a lot of trouble.

Office suites • Michael Reed compares five fully featured office suites, testing them on a modern computing setup as well as with older hardware.

HOW WE TESTED…

Core office applications • How do the five office suites on test handle the basics?

Licence and installation • We’re concentrating on what’s available for free in the five suites.

Documentation and community • Resources on using the suite and getting out of trouble when you’re stuck.

User interface and experience • Any high-end features are wasted in a package that’s awkward to use.

Assessing performance • We like applications that are snappy in use.

Extra applications • Some office suites aim to cover more bases with their toolset.

Compatibility and portability • Can the suite cope with standard office files?

The Verdict Office suites

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