Highlights:

SERVICE: Welcome

We're All Just Guessing

AI data centers are on everyone's mind, and, at least in the public media, the opinions tend to the extremes.

NEWS: News

In the news: New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs; Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance; AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages; Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel; EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package; Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring; and United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live.

NEWS: Kernel News

Chronicler Zack Brown reports streamlining stability, and one patch to rule them all.

NEWS: Attacking Webcams

How to Hijack a Webcam

If you still aren't convinced of the need for vigilance, find out how easy it is for an attacker to get control of a laptop camera.

: 86ing the i486

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

This month we explore Hardenwing 3.5, Redcore Linux 2601, RefreshOS 3.0, and AnduinOS 2.0.0.

: StarFighter

Star Labs' New Linux Laptop

Built for security and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.

IN-DEPTH: Beszel

Server Statistics and Alerts with Beszel

If you're managing more than just a few servers, a monitoring system keeps you informed of any issues requiring your attention. Beszel provides a comprehensive solution that's easy to set up, yet incredibly powerful and flexible.

IN-DEPTH: Flatseal

Stay safe with Flatseal, the Flatpak Permissions Manager

Use an intuitive graphical interface to manage Flatpak application permissions and secure your Linux desktop.

IN-DEPTH: Internal Attack Surface

Protecting the Internal Attack Surface

Security is more than a firewall. The biggest worry is what happens when an intruder gets inside. We take a look at some common misconfiguration issues that can lead to privilege escalation.

IN-DEPTH: Ncat

Network Administration and Security with Ncat

From simple TCP pipes to encrypted relays and ad hoc services, Ncat modernizes Netcat, the classic Swiss Army knife for network administrators.

IN-DEPTH: Autoconfiguration with Systemd

Configuring a Surveillance Camera with Udev and Systemd

You can use systemd to make your computer react when you change a file or plug in a device. We'll show you how to leverage these powerful features to build a surveillance system.

: Linux Shell on THEC64/THEA500

Run a Shell on THEC64 and THEA500

Miniature retro computers like THEC64 and THEA500 let you replay some of the classic home computer games from the 1980s and 1990s. Under the hood, their modern CPUs run Linux, letting you do much more.

NEWS: Secure Boot on Raspberry Pi

UEFI Secure Boot with the Raspberry Pi

Strictly speaking, the Raspberry Pi family does not support either UEFI or Secure Boot. However, with a few tricks, implementation is still possible.

LINUX VOICE: Introduction

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

LINUX VOICE: maddog's Doghouse

Governments Supporting Their Economies

The savings in license fees alone from governments (and businesses) switching to open source could mean considerable funds for their own economies.

LINUX VOICE: Okular

KDE's Multi-Format Document Viewer

View and annotate documents with Okular, a powerful and extensible document viewer for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

LINUX VOICE: Collecting Books and CDs

Linux Tools that Help You Manage Your Books and CDs

Whether it's books or CDs, many of us take pride in our collections. As they grow in size, we need tools to keep track of what we have. Why not use your Linux machine and try out an app that helps you organize?

LINUX VOICE: FOSSPicks

This month we explore the top FOSS, including a privacy-focused YouTube client, a browser extension for annotating web pages, and an open source AirDrop alternative.

LINUX VOICE: PDF Publishing

Digital-First PDF Layouts

Use Inkscape's Page Tool to build reusable layouts for digital-first PDFs, including clipped layers, templates, and clean PDF exports.