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Linux Magazine #302 - Digital Issue
JANUARY 2026 – Indie Games
The big mainstream game vendors have gotten better at supporting Linux in recent years, but independent, open source games still play an important role in the FOSS community. This month, we show you some of the best-loved indie games.
DVD contents are not available with the digital edition.
The PDF will be released in early December 2025.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* Rust Formatting Issues
* AI in Linux Kernel Development
Indie Games
The best indie games are fun, substantial, and well designed. Because they are Free software, curious programmers can view the source code to learn about game development.
Distro Zoo – Lightweight OSes
Nate explores FunOS 25.10, Peppermint OS 2025-10-12, Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33, and Voyager Live 25.10.
CachyOS
CachyOS promises lighting fast speed and optimized performance for experienced users and newcomers alike.
Booting Without GRUB
Linux is in constant flux, which naturally affects the boot process. Bootloaders such as GRUB are slowly being replaced with a faster, more secure boot process.
SSH Security
SSH brute-force attacks are still a major threat to Linux servers in 2025. Learn how to block them with key-only logins, Fail2ban, iptables, knockd, and more.
Py7 Lint Tool
Py7 combines seven Python lint tools to deliver a comprehensive check of your Python source code.
Building an AppImage
AppImage packages are highly portable and don't require dependencies. A tool called appimagetool will bundle your Python application into a single AppImage executable.
iftop
The iftop utility looks simple, but this versatile tool can provide a wealth of network monitoring information.
Programming Snapshot – Zsh and Go
When typing in the shell, Mike Schilli would like a function that offers recently modified files in a terminal user interface and builds them into his commands. The Z shell and two Go programs do the trick.
PINN: Pi Boot Manager
SD cards are getting larger and cheaper all the time – why not share a card between two operating systems for the Raspberry Pi? The PINN OS installer lets you automate the process.
Pi Pico and Friends
The Pi Pico chips are pretty cheap, which has made them hugely popular with hobbyists. This overview helps you decide which of these tiny computers to pick for your project.
Doghouse – Devices
Component changes can affect functionality; the answer lies in checking and tracking serial numbers.
GDebi
A simple yet powerful tool for installing .deb packages with dependency resolution.
Job Control
An ancient process management feature is still part of Linux, and you might want to call on it someday if you get in a pinch.
FOSSPicks
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the latest version of the Tor Browser, a secure cloud storage encryption utility, the latest Plasma desktop, and a fun four-player Tetris clone.
Tutorial – Donetick
Are you struggling to keep track of all your household chores? With its intuitive interface and advanced features, Donetick ensures you won't forget them.