Linux Magazine #310 - Print Issue
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* Streamlining
Stability
* One Patch to Rule
Them All
Attacking Webcams
If you still aren't
convinced of the need for vigilance, find out how easy it is for an
attacker to get control of a laptop camera.
Distro Zoo –
Original & Derivative Distros
This month we
explore Hardenwing 3.5, Redcore Linux 2601, RefreshOS 3.0, and
AnduinOS 2.0.0.
24 StarFighter
Built for security
and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.
Beszel
If you're managing
more than just a few servers, a monitoring system keeps you informed
of any issues requiring your attention. Beszel provides a
comprehensive solution that's easy to set up, yet incredibly powerful
and flexible.
Flatseal
Use an intuitive
graphical interface to manage Flatpak application permissions and
secure your Linux desktop.
Internal Attack
Surface
Security is more
than a firewall. The biggest worry is what happens when an intruder
gets inside. We take a look at some common misconfiguration issues
that can lead to privilege escalation.
Ncat
From simple TCP
pipes to encrypted relays and ad hoc services, Ncat modernizes
Netcat, the classic Swiss Army knife for network administrators.
Autoconfiguration
with Systemd
You can use systemd
to make your computer react when you change a file or plug in a
device. We'll show you how to leverage these powerful features to
build a surveillance system.
Linux Shell on
THEC64/THEA500
Miniature retro
computers like THEC64 and THEA500 let you replay some of the classic
home computer games from the 1980s and 1990s. Under the hood, their
modern CPUs run Linux, letting you do much more.
Secure Boot on
Raspberry Pi
Strictly speaking,
the Raspberry Pi family does not support either UEFI or Secure Boot.
However, with a few tricks, implementation is still possible.
Doghouse – How
Much Money
The savings in
license fees alone from governments (and businesses) switching to
open source could mean considerable funds for their own economies.
Okular
View and annotate
documents with Okular, a powerful and extensible document viewer for
Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Collecting Books and
CDs
Whether it's books
or CDs, many of us take pride in our collections. As they grow in
size, we need tools to keep track of what we have. Why not use your
Linux machine and try out an app that helps you organize?
FOSSPicks
This month we
explore the top FOSS, including a privacy-focused YouTube client, a
browser extension for annotating web pages, and an open source
AirDrop alternative.
Tutorial –
Inkscape Pages
Use Inkscape's Page
Tool to build reusable layouts for digital-first PDFs, including
clipped layers, templates, and clean PDF exports.