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In this issue
Linux Mint 21.1 Vera
Nate Drake meets Linux Mint’s latest offering, code-named Vera, and comes away bowled over by its stunning looks and ease of use.
Packaging formats
There’s a number of ways of getting software on to your Linux-powered computer, and Michael Reed is comparing them to find out which is best.
Kingston NV2
Cheap but not cheerful, bemoans Shane Downing.
![Kingston NV2](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/YPhevGcIL1677479668868/KINGSTON-NV2.jpg)
2 mins
AMD Ryzen 7950X
Dave James pens these words and takes complete blame for saying: Zen 4 and the art of CPU maintenance.
![AMD Ryzen 7950X](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/t4_jom3Ar1677480794260/AMD-RYZEN-7950X.jpg)
2 mins
Rocky 9.1
Nate Drake goes head-to-head with Red Hat-based distros this month, so is glad to have the heavyweight Rocky in his corner.
![Rocky 9.1](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/71jM8ISk41677487568547/ROCKY-91.jpg)
2 mins
Linux Mint 21.1 Vera
Nate Drake meets Linux Mint's latest offering, code-named Vera, and comes away bowled over by its stunning looks and ease of use.
![Linux Mint 21.1 Vera](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/hAckXa4Fl1677495088647/LINUX-MINT-211-VERA.jpg)
5 mins
Return to Monkey Island
The Management thinks three decades is a perfectly fine amount of time for Will Freeman to wait to get an under-inflation pay rise.
![Return to Monkey Island](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/qXehvHkLM1677495381273/RETURN-TO-MONKEY-ISLAND.jpg)
5 mins
Packaging formats
There's a number of ways of getting software on to your Linux-powered computer, and Michael Reed is comparing them to find out which is best.
![Packaging formats](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/uJYHJdekW1677495582559/PACKAGING-FORMATS.jpg)
10+ mins
FREE YOUR PHONE!
Lesser-spotted Jonni Bidwell climbs to the top of a 5G mast to extol the benefits of running Linux on your phone.
![FREE YOUR PHONE!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/Chk8odGr01677496891084/FREE-YOUR-PHONE.jpg)
10+ mins
Pi USER
Millions and millions of RP2040s! | More Pis in store
![Pi USER](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/XPFH0sHi-1677498047098/PI-USER.jpg)
2 mins
Arduino 2.0.3
Les Pounder loves tinkering with hardware, so when Arduino revealed its latest IDE, he had an excuse to tinker some more.
![Arduino 2.0.3](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/A4mWawzn81677498243217/ARDUINO-203.jpg)
2 mins
Pi Camera Module v3
The latest version of Pi's mainstream camera module has autofocus, HDR and wide angle, proclaims Les Pounder!
![Pi Camera Module v3](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/FVCHJ0FHo1677498364432/PI-CAMERA-MODULE-V3.jpg)
2 mins
Pico GPIO control with JavaScript
Les Pounder strays from Python to show us that JavaScript, the language of the web, is a viable Pico alternative.
![Pico GPIO control with JavaScript](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/7tg3B4-7t1677498688252/PICO-GPIO-CONTROL-WITH-JAVASCRIPT.jpg)
5 mins
Add and monitor control sensors
Making sense of the situation, Les Pounder shows us how to use sensors with a robot to get about town!
![Add and monitor control sensors](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/gKnvcZYXq1677558970853/ADD-AND-MONITOR-CONTROL-SENSORS.jpg)
10+ mins
No changes allowed!
Matt Holder explores immutable operating systems, containerised apps and containers to see if they describe the future of the Linux distro.
![No changes allowed!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/g6_ihOMhU1677559953589/NO-CHANGES-ALLOWED.jpg)
9 mins
Super system monitor
No sniggering at the back as Shashank Sharma shows you his bottom.
![Super system monitor](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/hIaKAtLog1677557398219/SUPER-SYSTEM-MONITOR.jpg)
5 mins
Batch convert and optimise your images
Nick Peers reveals how to quickly apply the same changes to multiple images at once with the simple-to-configure Converseen.
![Batch convert and optimise your images](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/31GMQ4eqv1677557736488/BATCH-CONVERT-AND-OPTIMISE-YOUR-IMAGES.jpg)
5 mins
Giving praise to the TempleOS
Michael Reed delves into one of the most unusual operating systems he's ever seen and explores the story behind its creation.
![Giving praise to the TempleOS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/8WZM99zgY1677560819910/GIVING-PRAISE-TO-THE-TEMPLEOS.jpg)
10 mins
Using enhanced layer features with G'MIC
Karsten Günther takes a look beyond GIMP's standard layer functions. Besides special GIMP operations, tasks provided by G'MIC loom into view.
![Using enhanced layer features with G'MIC](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/i6su0vsD81677561246611/USING-ENHANCED-LAYER-FEATURES-WITH-GMIC.jpg)
10+ mins
Getting creative with algorithmic art
Mike Bedford demonstrates how you can exercise your left and right brain simultaneously by generating algorithmic art.
![Getting creative with algorithmic art](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/bUHZoslqF1677561791798/GETTING-CREATIVE-WITH-ALGORITHMIC-ART.jpg)
10+ mins
Making Git so easy, we say it's Magit!
Aaron Peters uses the Emacs Git client Magit to perform a long overdue update of his LXF repository.
![Making Git so easy, we say it's Magit!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/O4IdIW9uG1677563003532/MAKING-GIT-SO-EASY-WE-SAY-ITS-MAGIT.jpg)
10+ mins
Deck the hardware
We revisit and trick out the Valve Steam Deck a year on from release.
![Deck the hardware](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/-AkwVkSDH1677563627792/DECK-THE-HARDWARE.jpg)
10 mins
How to trace code directly with eBPF
Mihalis Tsoukalos explains how to take advantage of eBFP with a range of different programming languages.
![How to trace code directly with eBPF](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/qmmrXRebz1677564080476/HOW-TO-TRACE-CODE-DIRECTLY-WITH-EBPF.jpg)
10+ mins
Recreating the classic Bomberman
When we said \"go out with a bang\", Andrew Smith took it to heart and decided to blow more than just the blinking doors off!
![Recreating the classic Bomberman](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5276/1211784/LpAXUzws81677564800766/RECREATING-THE-CLASSIC-BOMBERMAN.jpg)
10 mins
Linux Format Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Computer & Mobile
Language: English
Frequency: 13 Issues/Year
Linux Format is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of Linux, from beginner-friendly tutorials to in-depth articles for experienced users. It also features reviews of the latest Linux distributions, software, and hardware.
Whether you're new to Linux or you're a seasoned user, Linux Format is the perfect magazine for you. Subscribe today and start exploring the world of Linux!
Here are some of the things you can expect in Linux Format:
* Tutorials: Linux Format provides step-by-step tutorials on how to use Linux, from installing it to using its most popular applications.
* Reviews: Linux Format reviews the latest Linux distributions, software, and hardware.
* Features: Linux Format features articles on a variety of topics related to Linux, such as security, administration, and programming.
* Interviews: Linux Format interviews Linux developers and other experts.
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