Linux Magazine - #274/August 2023: The Best of Small DistrosAdd to Favorites

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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.

Zack's Kernel News

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.

Less is More

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.

The Specialists

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…

New Cards

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.

Debian 12

5 mins

A Fresh Breeze

Vanilla OS, an immutable filesystem, seamlessly integrates applications from other distributions with an innovative container-based package manager.

A Fresh Breeze

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

At Your Disposal

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.

Custom Repair Toolkit

8 mins

Math Magic

MathLex lets you easily transform handwritten math formulas to digital format and use them on the web.

Math Magic

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.

Go Faster!

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.

In One Fell Swoop

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.

Control Center

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.

MakerSpace Manage your greenhouse with a Raspberry Pi Pico W Sheltered Growth

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.

Artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi Learning Experience

7 mins

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Linux Magazine Description:

PublisherLinux New Media

CategoryTechnology

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

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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