Flexible First Aider

No other operating system offers as many free tools for system maintenance and data recovery as Linux. Snal Linux combines these tools to create a compact Live distribution

Mass Conversion

If you have an extensive collection of photos, you will hardly want to edit each photo individually. Converseen lets you rotate, scale, and convert a large number of images in a single run

MADDOG'S DOGHOUSE: Linux Club Organization

Fostering an after-school Linux Club by encouraging participation

Designing field-programmable gate arrays-Planting Trees

Learn what FPGAs are, how they work, and how to desig FPGA integrated circuits on Linux

Simpler Content Management

Not everyone needs a conventional database content management system. For beginners and smaller websites, a flat-file content management system offers ease of use, while eliminating attack vectors

Cave Painter

While searching for a method to draw geodata right into the terminal, Mike Schilli discovers the wondrous world of map projections.

Good Dog

A Raspberry Pi, a Pi-compatible camera, and a mesh VPN are all you need to watch your pets from afar

Scrape and Show

You can use one line of Bash code to scrape a web page and show the data you're tracking in Home Assistant or Node-RED

Home Manager

The RaspBee Il module turns your Raspberry Pi into a smart control center for Zigbee devices

En Guarde!

Many loT devices are so poorly protected against attacks that it is easy for an intruder to slip inside. With the right tools and best practices, you can bar the door

MADDOG'S DOGHOUSE

A new effort to record the history of open source is underway.

Viewing wildlife with a Pi Zero photo trap Garden Safari

Armed with no more than a Raspberry Pi photo trap, you can discover who pays a visit to your garden at night.

Let an Al chatbot do the work Machine Language

The electronic brain behind ChatGPT from OpenAl is amazingly capable when it comes to chatting with human partners. Mike Schilli picked up an API token and has set about coding some small practical applications.

A Deep Dive into the ELF File Format Elf Quest

Linux and other Unix-based systems use the ELF file format for executables, object code, and shared libraries. Take a peek inside to learn how an ELF file is organized.

A command-line dictionary tool Wordsmith

With the dict client, you can quickly search dozens of natural language dictionary databases for the perfect word.

The disaster of MIPI cameras on Linux Tinker Time

Linux users have long gotten used to the standard hardware in their systems working perfectly. Recently, however, things have gotten dicey for webcams supporting the MIPI specification. We'll tell you why and what to do about it.

Analyze network traffic with Sniffnet Traffic Monitor

Network traffic remains a closed book for many users. Sniffnet lets less experienced users monitor their network traffic with ease.

Booting up the coreboot firmware alternative Core Strength

Coreboot is an open source firmware alternative with an emphasis on speed and simplicity.

Greener Coding

Go has a reputation for producing energy-saving applications, but you still have to know what you are doing.

Repositories for energy-saving software Going Green

A number of open source projects offer tools for analyzing energy usage in software.

Back on Track

After two years online, crowds of FLOSS supporters returned to Brussels in early February for FOSDEM 2023. Reminiscent of a class reunion, the FOSDEM keynote program was jam packed with goodies.

Best Laid Plans

The Google Authenticator PAM module allows you to use time-based Google Authenticator passwords with various Linux services, including SSH.

A customizable distro with better support: EuroLinux

EuroLinux offers enterprise class software with support from real engineers for a fair price. Bruce talks to the developers behind this RHEL-based distribution.

A decentralized photo sharing platform: Picture This!

Pixelfed offers an interesting alternative to centralized, algorithm-driven, commercial photo sharing services.

Fediverse TV

PeerTube, the Fediverse's video platform, offers a decentralized, open source way to watch videos and live stream your own content. We'll show you how to get started and even set up your own instance.

Meet Me in the Stream

You don't need Facebook to keep up with your friends online. With diaspora*, you get a similar experience without the spying.

Social Time

Do you have to give up your privacy to enjoy access to social media? The makers of the Fediverse say no.

Beam Me Up, Fluxy!

With the FLUX Beamo laser and a Raspberry Pi Board B10001, you can execute your own laser cutting projects on a wide range of materials.

Scripted drawing with ImageMagick Silhouette

ImageMagick can do more than just edit existing images. The free software can even be scripted to create simple drawings.

MakerSpace Access the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO Pig Pen

The wiringPi library, which many Raspberry Pi fans have grown attached to over the years, is no longer under maintenance by its developer. An alternative, in the form of Pigpio, has arrived just in time.