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Linux Magazine #289 - Digital Issue
DECEMBER 2024 – Coding with AI
Futurists predict a day when computers will write the computer programs. Are we there already? This month we separate fact from hype to examine some of the popular AI-based coding tools and explore what they can (and can't) do well.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
This month in Kernel News, Zack reports on when the process is the feature.
Write Code with AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting programmers in their daily work. How effective are these tools? What are the dangers? And how can you benefit from AI-assisted development today?
Distro Walk – ArcoLinux
ArcoLinux, an Arch derivative, offers easier installs while educating users about Arch Linux along the way.
Web Page Monitoring
Do you want an alert when a product is back in stock at your favorite online store? With changedetection.io, you can stay up-to-date on website changes.
Linodas
Cybercriminals are increasingly discovering Linux and adapting malware previously designed for Windows systems. We take you inside the Linux version of a famous Windows ransomware tool.
Command Line – zoxide
Zoxide, a modern version of cd, lets you navigate long directory paths with less typing.
Tampermonkey
Even small changes in a web page can improve the browsing experience. Your preferred web browser provides all the tools you need to inject JavaScript to adapt the page. You just need a browser with its debugging tools, some knowledge of scripting, and the browser extension Tampermonkey.
Programming Snapshot – Go Interfaces
Using the Go Interface mechanism, Mike demonstrates its practical application with a refresh program for local copies of Git repositories.
Embedded Rust
Rust, a potential successor to C/C++, claims to solve some memory safety issues while maintaining high performance. We look at Rust on embedded systems, where memory safety, concurrency, and security are equally important.
Off-Grid File Sharing
A battery-powered WiFi hotspot can provide useful services like file sharing even when you're off the grid. A Pi Zero 2 W as the hotspot with ownCloud installed does the trick.
Doghouse – Stakeholders
The stakeholder approach of open source broadens the pool of who can access, influence, and benefit from information technologies.
Anki
Flashcards are a fast and effective way to memorize pertinent facts for your next exam. Anki takes this time-honored trick in a direction you never could have imagined in the days of those classic 3x5 cards.
FOSSPicks
Nate explores some top FOSS tools, including the latest Gnome desktop, a slick 3D model viewer, LibreQuake, a neat currency converter, and much more.
Tutorial – Legacy Video Games
People born in the late '80s and early '90s often have a sizeable collection of old video games gathering dust at home. Systems capable of executing these are, however, becoming scarce. This article explores the options for archiving old PC games and running them on modern systems.