Linux Magazine - #274/August 2023: The Best of Small Distros
Linux Magazine - #274/August 2023: The Best of Small Distros
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In this issue
Are you looking for a Linux to run on old hardware, or you just want a simpler system that is more responsive and less cluttered, how about a special Linux tailored for a special purpose, you’re sure to find inspiration in our look at small and specialty Linux systems.
Zack's Kernel News
Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.
10 mins
Less is More
Are you ready to escape the bloat of mainstream Linux? We look at four lightweight, but general-purpose Linux distributions: Puppy Linux, Tiny Core Linux, antiX Linux, and Alpine Linux.
10+ mins
The Specialists
In the Linux world, form follows function. A specialty distro is a Linux-based system designed to serve a specific role. We look at some classic examples.
9 mins
New Cards
The Raspberry Pi is a Linux machine, and its default distribution is Raspberry Pi OS. But Linux is all about choices…
4 mins
Debian 12
Debian 12 features install options, new packages, and a new position on non-free firmware, making it more accessible to the average user.
5 mins
A Fresh Breeze
Vanilla OS, an immutable filesystem, seamlessly integrates applications from other distributions with an innovative container-based package manager.
5 mins
At Your Disposal
Debvm lets you quickly create a temporary virtual machine with a small memory footprint, ideal for testing scripts or mixing repositories
4 mins
Custom Repair Toolkit
You can do more with System Rescue than just repair broken systems. By adding tools and scripts, you can create a custom rescue environment that meets your needs.
8 mins
Math Magic
MathLex lets you easily transform handwritten math formulas to digital format and use them on the web.
5 mins
Go Faster!
The fastest way through a curve on a racetrack is along the racing line. Instead of heading for Indianapolis, Mike Schilli trains his reflexes with a desktop application written in Go, just to be on the safe side.
9 mins
In One Fell Swoop
Topgrade detects all the package managers installed on a system and executes them one by one at the command line.
3 mins
Control Center
Tipi gives you complete control of more than 100 applications and services. A mouse click is all it takes to install the apps.
6 mins
MakerSpace Manage your greenhouse with a Raspberry Pi Pico W Sheltered Growth
You can safely assign some greenhouse tasks to a Raspberry Pi Pico W, such as controlling ventilation, automating a heater, and opening and closing windows.
7 mins
Artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi Learning Experience
You don't need a powerful computer system to use Al. We show what it takes to benefit from Al on the Raspberry Pi and what tasks the small computer can handle.
7 mins
Linux Magazine Description:
Publisher: Linux New Media
Category: Technology
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Linux Magazine is your guide to the world of Linux. Each monthly issue includes in-depth articles on trending topics, tutorials on useful tools, troubleshooting and optimization tips, insightful news on crucial developments in the world of open course, and cool projects for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and other maker-board systems.
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