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Linux Magazine #301 - Print Issue
DECEMBER 2025 – Cron vs. Systemd Timers
You've been automating with cron for years, but is this the time to break old habits? Systemd offers additional options for setting timers, and it really isn't as complicated as it looks. This month, we compare the old and new.
On the DVD: AlmaLinux Minimal 10.0 and openSUSE Leap 16.0
IN THIS ISSUE:
Kernel News
* Porting Drivers to Rust
* Empowering Debuggers
Distro Zoo – Unconventional Linux
Nate explores Tails 7.0, GLF OS 25.05, Mauna Linux 24.7 Christian Edition, and SparkyLinux 2025.09.
AdGuard Home
Do you need a simple solution to block ads, trackers, phishing, and malware sites on your local network? Configure AdGuard Home as your DNS server for comprehensive network protection.
Bitwarden
Keep your passwords and other sensitive information safe with the open source Bitwarden password manager.
EEVDF
Linux 6.6 introduces the EEVDF scheduler, a next-generation CPU scheduling algorithm focused on fairness and responsiveness.
Programming Snapshot – Go Energy Monitor
Before adding a new gadget to the household, Mike Schilli always monitors its power consumption with a Go program and creates intuitive graphs to decide whether it can stay.
What's up Docker?
Keeping multiple Docker containers updated reliably can become quite a challenge. Enter What's up Docker?
Orange Pi RV2
The Orange Pi RV2, an affordable single-board computer, features the RISC-V architecture. We test how it compares to the Raspberry Pi.
ESPHome and Thread
ESPHome makes it easy to create your own smart-home devices that seamlessly integrate with Home Assistant. We show you how to use ESPHome with a Thread network.
Doghouse – Encryption
Privacy, commerce, and even politics have influenced, and been influenced by, the issue of data encryption.
QOwnNotes
A deep dive into the open source note-taking application QOwnNotes and its scripting ecosystem.
Typst
LaTeX has been the standard in technical document preparation for decades. Has a potential replacement finally arrived?
FOSSPicks
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the latest version of Firefox, an elegant Wikipedia reader for Gnome, a spooky first-person shooter, and a useful QR code generator.
Tutorial – Cron
Learn how to leverage cron for routine maintenance, backup automation, and critical system monitoring to enhance operational reliability.