Linux NewsForeign-Made Router Restrictions
A recent FCC decision won't allow new authorizations for foreign-made consumer routers to be sold in the US.
Managing Systems and Applications with pyinfra
Keeping Linux machines in a known state requires a configuration management system. Discover how pyinfra simplifies this task with Python's full programming power.
Running Windows Apps on Linux
Bottles lets you run Windows apps and games on Linux in clean, isolated environments without dual-booting.
Sneaking Around Docker and Kubernetes Isolation
Docker containers and Kubernetes pods might not be as airtight as you think. We'll show you three potential attacks.
Now You See It; Now You Don't
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Retrieve Weather Data for Graphical Analysis
Mike Schilli's new home rooftop weather station continuously provides sun, wind, and rain data. High time to create a custom analysis program.
Proton Unlocks Open Source Gaming
Valve's compatibility layer has transformed the open source platform into a serious gaming contender.
Best Practices for Getting Started with Claude Code
We'll show you some best practices for introducing Claude Code (or another LLM-based coding assistant) while maintaining knowledge and control of the code.
AI and Agentic Workflows
AI is here to stay, and understanding how it works under the hood can mean the difference between frustration and genuinely useful results. This article covers LLM fundamentals, effective prompting, and a structured agentic workflow that puts you in control.
This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.
The War on State Tables and Application Logic
Exploiting Layer 4 protocol handshakes and the resource limits of Layer 7.
This month, we explore the top FOSS, including a popular BitTorrent Client, a modern 8-bit game, and a slick web browser.
Build a Robot with the Fischertechnik Maker Kit Bionic
The Fischertechnik Maker Kit Bionic lets you enter the world of walking robots. We'll show you what it takes to bring this robot to life.
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Extending an immutable distro with SysExt
The core of an immutable system cannot be changed, but you can bend that rule by overlaying your own stuff using a nifty systemd feature called SysExt.