Important, useful, but well hidden: the focus of the issue Linux: top secret! shows and explains desktop properties, configuration options, terminal specialties and installer functions that are not familiar to every user.
You can read this and much more in the new LinuxWelt 2/2024 – order now at the kiosk or conveniently in the PC-WELT shop!
A selection of topics in the new Linux world:
Basics
- Magazine topics & DVD. The highlights of this issue
- The magazine DVD. All DVD content at a glance
- Distributions on DVD. Short introductions: Pop-OS, Sparky Linux, Antix and the download ISO
- Linux News. News and trends about Linux, open source and IT security
- Key for apt. “apt key deprecated”? New rules apply to external PPA sources
- Slim down the kernel. No driver module too many: How to shrink the Linux kernel
- Bitcoins and cryptocurrency. Basics & Practice: This is how blockchain and wallets work
Special I – Linux reset methods
- Back to factory condition. Model Pop-OS: The system reset with preservation of the user files is also possible under Ubuntu & Co.
- Repair Linux specifically. Grub & Recovery: Here you fix fundamental system, network and boot problems
- Automatic backups. Data & system backups: This is how maintenance-free backup of user data & system folders can be achieved
- Clonezilla complete backups. Coarse, redundant, but guaranteed complete: Clonezilla backs up partitions and hard drives
- Desktop & Software Reset. Incorrect user configuration: How to correct desktop problems and software errors
Special II – Linux for older hardware
- Old hardware repurposed. Criteria for suitable hardware: Not every device that runs Linux is suitable for recycling
- Desktops for old computers. The interface decides: These distributions and desktops are suitable for older hardware
- Server roles for legacy computers. Server in the home office: Apache and Samba for a handful of clients can handle practically any old device
Special III – 25 hidden Linux features
- Linux secrets
Part 1: Desktop Hidden x files, mime data types & more: This makes the Linux desktop more flexible
Part 2: System. Systemd-Power, Debconf, Polkit & more: Expand your freedom on any Linux system
Part 3: Terminal. Sudo actions, hotkeys, copy functions: These terminal tricks significantly increase convenience
Software & Distributions
- Linux Mint 21.3. New Point Release: Mint starts Wayland support and fine-tunes the start menu and monitor scaling
- Tuxedo OS: Fine Kubuntu. House system from the Augsburg Linux specialists: Tuxedo OS is freely available, does not use Snap and is suitable for any hardware
- Mini OS for USB sticks. Live system for beginners: Mini-OS offers several pre-assembled equipment variants
- Visidata: Big Data in the Terminal. Tables and databases in the terminal: Visidata processes and links large amounts of data
- Open Android Installer. Convenient but risky: The software flashes alternative ROMs on Android smartphones
- Android apps on Linux Android apps on Linux: Waydroid is best suited for apps that use few cell phone peripherals
- Photo collages and posters. Linux special tools for collages: Even sophisticated arrangements can be achieved with Photo Collage or Photowall
- New software. 12 new versions: among others with Caliber, Clonezilla, Distrobox, Handbrake and Wireshark
Hardware & Network
- Raspberry Pi 5 in practical testing. Benchmarks, look & feel, price & small defects: Why the Pi 5 isn't worth it for everyone
- Pi Hole 6 & Next DNS. Ad-free & fast: Home hobbyists use Pi Hole 6, beginners use the paid Cloud Next DNS
- Docker containers. Basics and tricks: What sets Docker containers apart and how you can start graphical programs
- WordPress with WP Scan. Security for WordPress: WP Scan analyzes security holes and configuration errors
- GPU acceleration. Better videos in the browser: These measures activate hardware acceleration depending on the GPU
Practice
- Tips for beginners: Terminal & Shell. The basics article explains what shell, console, terminal are
- Tips for beginners: Freedombox home server. “Server for non-experts” says the provider. Can that be true?
- Console tips. New tips & tools for the terminal, including system monitor Ttop
- Hardware tips. Help for hardware breakdowns including dead touchpads after hibernation
- Software tips. Tips and tricks for Libre Office, Thunderbird, Audible audiobooks
- Desktop tips. New tips on Gnome, Cinnamon, KDE and Mint's web app manager
This is what you will find on the magazine DVD:
- Pop OS 22.04 (64 bit). Ubuntu-based distribution with a focus on notebooks and its own desktop “Cosmic”
- Sparky Linux 7.2 (64-bit). Slim, all-purpose Debian derivative in the edition with the latest Mate desktop
- Antix 23 (64 bits). Debian-based specialist for hardware oldies with a pragmatic Icewm desktop
- Linux Mint 21.3 (64 bits). New release point version with Cinnamon 6.0 and optional Wayland support
- LinuxWelt Digital XXL 2/24. (PDF) 358 pages basic technical articles and distribution guide
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