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February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Packaging applications in Docker containers

Kaboxer lets users deploy applications that may be difficult to package using Docker containers.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2022-02-03 08:13:59

In the news:Linux Mint 20.3 Now Available; Linux Gets an Exciting New Firmware Feature; elementary OS 6.1 Has Been Released; Intel Releases Linux Patch for Alder Lake Thread Director; New Multiplatform Backdoor Malware Targets Linux, macOS, and Windows…

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Fly-Pie navigates through the system with pie menus

No matter whether you use Gnome or KDE, Windows or macOS, menus always pop up from a bar. Fly-Pie organizes a freely configurable menu in the form of a pie chart instead.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Explore the possibilities of Ethereum’s smart contract feature

The Ethereum cryptocurrency system lets you build programs into the blockchain to orchestrate complex transactions and document results. We’ll show you how to get started with Ethereum’s smart contracts.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Sparkling gems and new releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software

Graham looks at Obsidian, Kavita, Lapce, Tabby, ReverseSSH, and more!

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Host-INT brings network packet telemetry

Inband Network Telemetry and Host-INT can provide valuable insights on network performance – including information on latency and packet drops.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Extract and analyze GPS data with Go

For running statistics on his recorded hiking trails, Mike Schilli turns to Go to extract the GPS data while relying on plotters and APIs for a bit of geoanalysis.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

The sys admin’s daily grind: DenyHosts

When it comes to warding off unwanted login tests on SSH port 22 and others, Charly likes to keep an ace or two up his sleeve by relying on DenyHosts instead of Fail2ban.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

To the Colors

Users of the colors.js color conversion library were surprised recently when their printers started to print "Liberty Liberty Liberty…" and then began spewing random characters in an infinite loop.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Exploring the RISC-V processor architecture

The open source RISC-V processor architecture is poised to shake up the processor industry. Thanks to the Qemu emulator, you can get to know the RISC-V without waiting for affordable hardware.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2022-02-03 08:13:20

antiX 21 and Haiku R1/Beta 3

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2022-02-03 08:13:19

This month in Linux Voice.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Getting Ready for PipeWire

In the coming year, PipeWire will replace PulseAudio, resulting in better audio on Linux. If you can’t wait, here’s what you need to know to get started with PipeWire.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Keeping tabs on your photo library with PhotoPrism

PhotoPrism offers a combination of a polished, user-friendly interface and an artificial intelligence engine that makes organizing, searching, and sharing photos a breeze.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Deleting metadata from files

Digital camera images often reveal personal information embedded in metadata. Several Linux tools let you remove unwanted metadata to help preserve your privacy.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2022-02-03 08:13:03

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Industrial control programming and protocols on a Raspberry Pi

Create automation projects with ladder logic, function blocks, structured text, and Modbus TCP.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Package maintenance at the command line

Debian Goodies lets you manage and troubleshoot packages from the command line.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Programmable light stick with the Raspberry Pi Pico

In the photographic method of light painting, you expose a subject over an extended period of time while moving the light sources. With a little technical support from a Raspberry Pi Pico, you can achieve sophisticated results.

February 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Opening doors in the tech industry

Hiring the best candidates for tech jobs and increasing diversity and opportunities in the industry go hand-in-hand.