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Linux Magazine #305 - Print Issue
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* Support for Virtual Memory Devices
* Dealing with AI Slop
Agentic AI
Agentic AI is changing the software development lifecycle, but with the efficiency gains come some loss of control.
Securing LLM Agents
Agentic LLM systems are susceptible to attack. We'll show you some steps you can take to mitigate the risk.
Distro Zoo – Manjaro or Mandriva-Based Linux?
This month, we explore VailuxOS 1.6, Mageia 10, MODICIA O.S. 6.12.63, and TROMjaro 2026.01.13.
Art in the Terminal
You can create living, breathing art using nothing but C++ code, 16.7 million colors, and the Linux console.
Filesystem Search Tools
Clapgrep and Recoll edge out grep for filesystem searches thanks to straightforward graphical user interfaces.
Programming Snapshot – Go Modeling
To prevent his checking account from going into the red, Mike Schilli uses a Go program to predict future balances and allow minimum cash levels with a view to maximizing interest.
Universal Media Server
Universal Media Server lets you stream your entire media library to any device in your home with minimal configuration.
Bash 5.3
Bash is more than 40 years old, but it is still an active project that receives occasional updates. The most recent version appeared in July 2025 with some important changes. We take a look inside Bash 5.3.
Raspberry Pi 500+
The new Raspberry Pi 500+ combines a Pi 500 board with an RGB-backlit mechanical keyboard, 16GB RAM, and an integrated NVMe SSD.
pyRTOS
You don't have to learn C to create multitasking applications on a microcontroller. Instead, you can use pyRTOS, a native Python multitasking library, on your next microcontroller project.
Doghouse – FOSDEM
Computer sovereignty takes on greater importance as global relationships change.
darktable
Darktable offers advanced, non-destructive RAW editing and an active, volunteer-driven community.
Spaceship Prompt and Starship
A pair of useful tools will help you customize the command prompt to provide notifications, better navigation, Git integration, and more.
FOSSPicks
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the latest version of the Plasma desktop; a fun Rock, Paper, Scissors game; a Firefox-based browser; and an Egyptian horoscope reader.
Tutorial – Blender
Blender makes it easy to get started with animation. Michael Reed shows how to get started with moving objects and applying physics.