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Pre-order Now: Issue #243: iNet

With Linux, more innovation is always on the way. This month we take a look at the iNet wireless daemon, a new wireless client that is poised to replace the venerable WPA Supplicant.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 20 and Kali Linux 2020.4

Issue #242: 3D Printing

The weird, wonderful, futuristic world of 3D printing is waiting for you right now if you're willing to invest a little time and energy. This month we help you get started with practical 3D printing in Linux.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 20.10 "Groovy Gorilla" and Fedora 33 Workstation

Issue #241: Secure Your System

Security often means sophisticated tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems, but you can also do a lot with some common-sense configuration. This month we study some simple steps for securing your Linux.

On the DVD: KDE neon 5.20.0 and elementary OS 5.2

DVD contents are not available with the digital version of the magazine.

Issue #240: Create your own simple OS

Linux Magazine Celebrates 20 years!

Build a whole operating system? Seriously? Well maybe not a Linux, but if you're interested, you can implement the basic features of an experimental OS using resources available online. We can't show you the whole process, but we'll help you get organized and take your first steps.

On the DVD: Linux Magazine 20th Anniversary Archive DVD

Subscribe to the Linux Pro Magazine DVD edition and get the archive DVD free with the November issue!

Issue #239: Build an IRC Bot

IRC bots do the essential work of coordinating and forwarding chat messages on the Internet. This month we show you how to build your own custom bot – and we give you an inside look at how to work directly with IRC.

On the DVD: Debian 10.5 and Devuan 3.0

Issue #238: Speed Up Your System – Hot tweaks for a faster Linux

Your Linux experience goes more smoothly if your system is running at peak performance. This month we focus on some timely tuning techniques, including the kernel's new Pressure Stall Information (PSI) feature.

On the DVD: openSUSE 15.2 and Bodhi Linux 5.1

Issue #237: Webcams and Linux – Smoothing out hardware wrinkles with Guvcview and QtCAM

This month we explore webcams, screencasting, and a cool teleprompter tool.

On the DVD: Ubuntu Studio 20.04 and Kubuntu 20.04

Issue #236: Smarter Directories – Reinventing the file storage metaphor with semantic tagging

The rigid structure of nested files and directories used on computer systems around the world was created more than 60 years ago, and experts believe we can do better. This month, you'll learn about some scripts for semantic file tagging in Linux.

On the DVD: Fedora 32 workstation and Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS

Issue #235: What's New in systemd – Reinventing home directories with the powerful systemd-homed

Systemd is a mystery that keeps on giving. Now a new feature of the leading Linux init system will change the way you think about user home directories. This month we take a closer look at systemd-homed.

On the DVD: Knoppix 8.6.1 and OpenMandriva Lx Plasma 4.1