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Linux Magazine #306 - Digital Issue

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MAY 2026 – Immutable Distros

Intrusion detection is important, but once you find an intruder, it is often too late. Sometimes the best prevention is prohibition. Immutable distros keep the system safe from tampering by preventing changes to system files.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Kernel News

* Compiler Optimizations and Compatibility


Distro Zoo – Original vs. Derivative Distros
This month we explore Lilidog 26.02.06, KaOS 2026.02, NuTyX 26.02.2, and ParrotOS 7.1.

Disabling KWallet
KDE's password manager, KWallet, can be an annoyance. While it can't be completely disabled, the nuisance can be minimized.

FreeBSD at the Desktop
FreeBSD is steady and stable – will it work as a desktop system?

Gatus
If you run a VPS or a home server, you might like to know the status of your services. Gatus provides you with a status dashboard and sends you alerts when something's amiss.

OpenWrt
The OpenWrt router OS includes features you won't find with over-the-counter home routers – and you can use it on old hardware that the vendor has abandoned.

Programming Snapshot – Mapping Web Traffic
To discover where the traffic to his website comes from, Mike Schilli displays it live on an interactive world map.

File Sync Tools
FreeFileSync and Syncthing let you keep your files in sync between two computers on your local network or across the Internet.

System Monitor
A tiny screen plugged into a USB port displays current performance data for your Raspberry Pi, as well as most other machines that can run a Python script.

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 features a modern interface, cloud-init, and Raspberry Pi Connect. Installation, configuration, and headless operation are now easier to implement.

Doghouse – User Friendly
A look at its origins shows Linux isn't necessarily meant to be user-friendly for novices, though there are good languages for Linux beginners.

Readeck
Don't let interesting articles and blog posts linger in your browser's bookmarking purgatory. Use Readeck to read and manage them instead.

filmic rgb
Darktable 5.4's scene-referred workflow promises predictable results across different imaging outputs, but it requires a shift in perspective. We help you navigate this image-processing pipeline.

Iotas
You don't need a complex, feature-packed app to take notes. Iotas is a simple but flexible package for recording your ideas, important information, and more.

FOSSPicks
This month, we explore the top FOSS including the latest version of the KDE app ecosystem and Firefox browser, a font downloader, and an orbital game that's out of this world.

Tutorial – Komga
Use the Komga comic server to organize and access your digital comic collection.