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Linux Magazine #292 - Digital Issue
MARCH 2025 – What Comes After Git?
Git is practically part of the woodwork in open source circles, but can we do better? The Pijul developers think we can. This month we look at the ambitious Pijul project and the effort to build a next-generation version management system based on patches rather than snapshots.
The digital issue will be added to your account when it is released in early February 2025.
DVD contents are not available with the digital version of the magazine.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* There Are Standards and Standards
Pijul
What comes after Git? The Pijul developers think they know the answer. The Pijul version control system blends old ideas in a smart new way. Will it be enough to kick off a post-Git era?
Distro Walk – MakuluLinux
MakuluLinux provides a convenient place to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence.
Advanced Shell Scripting
Shell scripting is a versatile tool for managing and automating the modern IT infrastructure. This article reaches beyond the basics with some advanced techniques for tackling real-world challenges.
Command Line – Debian File Maintenance
Unneeded files can accumulate on any installation. Here's how to get rid of them on Debian.
RHEL AI
Jesper Rooth discusses Red Hat's new AI platform solution as well as their future AI plans.
Mailbot
A Python script that captures email addresses will help you understand how bots analyze and extract data from the web.
Programming Snapshot – photogrep
The photogrep GUI tool, built using Go and Fyne, is designed to filter photos just like the grep tool filters file names from a pipe.
Malware Minders
The big antivirus companies offer a myriad of malware scanning utilities, but it is often difficult to see what they are really doing or to customize them for specific needs. Beyond the giants are a class of more versatile tools that let you choose the rulesets – and even write your own rules.
Raspberry Pi 5 AI Kit
What happens when the Raspberry Pi's makers and AI specialist Hailo collaborate on a project? We get an official AI kit HAT+ for the Pi 5 that adds an AI accelerator chip.
Node-RED and SVG
Use an SVG graphic widget on your next Node-RED project: That way you can get a visual representation of your automation setup.
Doghouse – Sharing FOSS
Using your time to introduce someone to Linux can enrich their world and the free software community.
Control an Android from Linux
You don't have to be an expert to imagine situations where it would be useful to control an Android phone or tablet from the Linux desktop.
LANDrop
LANDrop lets you share your data on the local network without a server.
Steam Deck Desktop Mode
The Steam Deck gaming console lets you drop into a Linux Desktop mode of surprising and powerful potential.
FOSSPicks
Nate explores the top FOSS including the latest Xfce desktop, an audio testing tool, a turn-based tank game, and an app for securely sharing secret messages and files.
Tutorial – Piwigo
Create, organize, and share great photo galleries online with the user-friendly, yet powerful, Piwigo.