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Linux Magazine #306 - Digital Issue
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.