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Linux Magazine #248 - Print Issue
July 2021: Brain Tools
Sometimes you want the computer to think for you, and sometimes you want the computer to make you think. This month we present a selection of free Linux tools for learning and thinking.
On the DVD: Ubuntu 21.04 and Fedora 34 Workstation
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* Want vs. Need
* Hiding System Resources... from the System
Anki
Anki brings a virtual flash card box to the desktop. Thanks to a useful collection of add-ons, you can adapt this helpful learning tool to suit your needs.
Dia
If you need to make the occasional diagram, Dia gives you professional results with a minimal learning curve.
gbrainy
Develop your logical thinking skills with this collection of brain teasers.
Manim
Create video sequences to present mathematical problems in an engaging way.
Distro Walk – Zorin OS
We interview one of the creators of Zorin OS, a Debian derivative with a minimal yet friendly desktop.
Statistics with gawk
With very little overhead, you can access statistics on the spread of COVID-19 using gawk scripts and simple shell commands.
Command Line – Pandoc
Convert files from one markup format to another at the command line.
Nix and NixOS
This package manager and native distro offer a promising new approach to the challenge of managing packages.
Programming Snapshot – SymPy
Whether he's filling the bathtub with water or routing electricity through resistors, Mike Schilli juggles mathematical formulas with Python.
Charly's Column – User Groups
Charly investigates the three most frequently asked questions about user groups.
Z-Wave
Use your Rasp Pi as a powerful smart home control center.
Lakka
This Pi-based distro comes with everything you need to play retro games. Just bring your Raspberry Pi and, ideally, a simple gamepad.
Doghouse – Distributions
Which distribution is the best choice for you? maddog offers some suggestions.
Micro
Micro brings the ease and intuitiveness of a graphical editor to the Linux terminal.
Tox
The Tox protocol uses file-sharing techniques for messaging and audio-video chats.
FOSSPicks
This month Graham looks at Vital, Shortwave, doggo, Bonzomatic, Ultimate Plumber, Open Brush, and more!
Tutorial – Zotero
Use this reference management tool to organize citations and create bibliographies.