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Issue #259: Zero Trust

Twenty Years ago, everyone thought a gateway firewall was all you needed to stay safe from intruders, but recent history has told a different story. Today, the best advice is: Don't trust anyone. Your internal network could be just as dangerous as the Internet.

On the DVD: Zorin OS 16.1 Core and Super GRUB2 Disk

Issue #258: Clean IT

Most people know you can save energy by changing to more efficient light bulbs, but did you know you can save energy with more efficient software? This month we examine the ongoing efforts to bring sustainability to the IT industry.

On the DVD: Manjaro 21.2 Qonos and DragonFly BSD 6.2.1

Issue #257: Encryption

This month, we survey the state of encryption in Linux. We look beyond the basics to explore some of the tools and technologies that underpin the system of secrecy -- and we show you what you need to know to ensure your privacy is airtight.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 20.03 Cinnamon Ed. and deepin 20.04

Issue #256: Facial Recognition

Biometrics got a boost recently with the arrival of Microsoft's Hello technology. Now the open source world is catching up, with an innovative tool appropriately called Howdy. Facial authentication might not be ready for the CIA yet, but we'll help you get started with Howdy and explore the possibilities of authenticating with a glance.

On the DVD: antiX 21 and Haiku (R1/beta3)

Issue #255: Break It to Make It

Fuzz Testing: Ever wonder how attackers discover those "carefully crafted input strings" that crash programs and surrender control? Welcome to the world of fuzz testing. We introduce you to the art of fuzzing and explore some leading fuzz testing techniques.

On the DVD: Parrot OS 4.11 and Fedora Workstation 35

Issue #254: Phone Hacks

Eventually phone manufactures stop supporting old hardware. If you're not ready to abandon that hardware yourself, you might find a better alternative with LineageOS – a free Android-based system that supports more than 300 phones. We also explore PostmarketOS, a community-based Linux distribution that runs on several Android devices.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 21.10 and EndeavourOS 2021.08.27

Issue #253: OpenBSD – Is this meticulous FOSS cousin an alternative to Linux?

BSD Unix has been around longer than Linux, and it still has a loyal following within the Free Software community. This month we explore the benefits of a leading BSD variant from the viewpoint of a Linux user.

On the DVD: Tails 4.22 and Q4OS 4.6

Issue #252: Locked Down – New tools for tighter security

The security landscape keeps changing, and experienced users know they need to keep their eyes open for tools and techniques that give an edge. This month we study smartcards, hard drive encryption, and a less-bloated alternative to Sudo.

On the DVD: Debian 11 and Redcore Linux 2101

Issue #251: Linux From Scratch

Building an operating system is not like compiling a desktop app. You'll need to create a complete development environment – and if you follow the steps carefully, you'll emerge with a deeper understanding of Linux.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon Edition and Garuda Linux KDE Dr460nized Edition