Issue #277 / Dec 2023
DVD: MX Linux MX-23_x64 and Kali Linux 2023.3
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Highlights:
SERVICE: Welcome
What They Do
Remembering what the view was like when I started this job, I must admit that I was gratified, surprised, and encouraged to see that Microsoft has now posted a tutorial on how to install Linux.
SERVICE: This Month's DVD
MX Linux MX-23_x64 and Kali Linux 2023.3
NEWS: News
In the news: Valve Updates Proton to Greatly Improve Windows Gaming on Linux; New Linux Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation; elementary OS 7.1 Available for Download; The GNU Project Celebrates Its 40th Birthday; Linux Kernel Reducing Long-Term Support; Fedora 39 Beta Available for Testing; Fedora Linux 40 to Drop X11 for KDE Plasma; and Real-Time Ubuntu Available in AWS Marketplace.
NEWS: Kernel News
Zack Brown reports on improving spinlock efficiency and adding up a few extra bytes.
: Low-Code Intro
Low-code programming offers faster development with a modular design
To help speed up the development process, many companies are turning to low-code or no-code platforms that let non-programmers create their own applications.
: Node-RED
Getting started with Node-RED
Node-RED lets you connect ready-made code building blocks to create event-driven applications with little or no code writing.
: Low-Code with Snap4Arduino
Low-code programming for the Arduino with Snap4Arduino
Snap4Arduino brings the power of low-code programming to the Arduino hardware environment.
: Karsten Noack Interview
A low-code pioneer explores the path ahead
One team member is a subject matter expert and one is an experienced programmer. Bringing the two together has always been a problem, but low-code offers a new solution: Put it all under one hat.
: Br OS
An innovative Ubuntu derivative
Br OS, an Ubuntu derivative based on the KDE Desktop, offers sophisticated design and additional security along with an interesting software selection.
IN-DEPTH: VisiData
A command-line data visualization tool
VisiData lets you easily manage, process, and view tabular data from multiple sources, all from the command line.
IN-DEPTH: LD_PRELOAD
Modify program behavior with LD_PRELOAD
A little C code and the LD_PRELOAD variable let you customize library functions to modify program behavior.
IN-DEPTH: Docker Open Source Developer Tools
Open source container tools
Docker provides the open source tools and resources for compiling, building, and testing containerized applications.
IN-DEPTH: Wall Street Monitor
Terminal stock price display with Go
Instead of pulling up a browser to check his investments, Mike Schilli tracks stock prices with the help of a Go program to display graphs in the terminal.
IN-DEPTH: DNS-over-TLS
Secure name resolution with DNS-over-TLS
Ordinary DNS sends queries in plaintext. If you're looking for something safer, dial up the privacy with DNS-over-TLS.
IN-DEPTH: GitHub Codespaces
Program in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces
Imagine you want to build a program from the source code and discover that your distribution lacks the tool and software package versions you need to do so. Instead of using your own virtual machine, you can now switch to GitHub Codespaces.
IN-DEPTH: Defending WordPress with WPScan
Looking for WordPress vulnerabilities with WPScan
The number of potential WordPress vulnerabilities is stunning. WPScan scans your site to find the problems that could lead to compromise.
: Smart Home Info Center
Create an information center with the Raspberry Pi Pico W and Python
You don't need much to create a smart home information center – just a Raspberry Pi Pico, an ePaper panel, a battery, and some Python.
: DJI Ryze Tello
Programming the DJI Ryze Tello drone with Python
Drones are more fun if you can program the unmanned aerial vehicle yourself. The DJI Ryze Tello and Python make this possible.
LINUX VOICE: Introduction
This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.
LINUX VOICE: maddog's Doghouse
More than just the fun of the work
From the programming itself to sharing your work and forging friendships, there's true fun to be had in computers.
LINUX VOICE: GNU Health
Open source healthcare software
GNU Health, a flagship free software project for hospitals, helps ensure affordable healthcare for all, especially in developing countries.
LINUX VOICE: FOSSPicks
To prove that not all CC-BY music is bad, Graham has spent the past few weeks creating a playlist of free music to use at the Ubuntu Summit in Riga, Latvia.
LINUX VOICE: Colorful Collection
Create photo collages on Linux
Limited software exists for designing photo collages on Linux. Depending on your needs, PhotoCollage and Fotowall can help you create appealing collages.
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