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ISSUE 259 February 2020

Product code: LXFDB0259 In the magazine

As Windows 7 reaches its end of life, we opportunistically swoop in to lead you to Linux’s desktop paradise. Plus, learn the best ways to back up everything, set up an audiobook streaming server, how to build a processor, and how to use Grafana.

DVD highlights

POP!_OS 19.10 (64-bit), Rescatux 0.37 (32/64-bit) and Bodhi 5.0 Lite (32-bit).

ISSUE 256 November 2019

Product code: LXFDB0256 In the magazine

That dastardly

Google, eh? Escape its dataguzzling clutches with our complete guide to open-source alternatives. Plus: get full Linux on your Android device, enhance your audio tracks with Audacity, optimise your media libraries and code in ZX BASIC!

DVD highlights

Puppy Linux 8.0 (64-bit) and LXLE 18.04.3 (32-bit).

ISSUE 258 January 2020

Product code: LXFDB0258 In the magazine

We venture into the murky realm of hacking, taking a look at some of the ways hackers operate, how to prevent it, and how to set up a hacking playground. Plus, we chart the rise of Blender, look at music notation software and building micro:bit walkie-talkies.

DVD highlights

Kali Light (64-bit), Fedora 31 (64-bit), and MX Linux 19 (32-bit).

ISSUE 255 October 2019

Product code: LXFDB0255 In the magazine

The new Mint is here, and we’ve got your complete guide to using it. Plus: how to transfer data from Pi to PC (and back), more Linux-on-android fun, managing your apps, calling Linux services from your code, and a peek at Google’s Fuchsia OS.

DVD highlights

Mint 19.2 Cinnamon (64-bit), Mint 19.2 MATE & Slax 9.9.1 (32-bit).

ISSUE 257 December 2019

Product code: LXFDB0257 In the magazine

Tired of a laptop that’s slow off the mark? Discover how to make Linux lighter and faster. Also, bring deleted files back to life, quickly edit videos, create great HDR photos with open source tools, and create smaller apps with React.

DVD highlights

Ubuntu 19.10 (64-bit) and NIXOS 19.09 (32-bit).

ISSUE 254 September 2019

Product code: LXFDB0254 In the magazine

Don’t get caught out by a data-ransom scam – secure your systems with our guide. Plus how to connect Android devices to your desktop, make kernel calls in assembly code, hack Minecraft and check out our

Roundup of text editors.

DVD highlights

64-bit: Mageia 7.1 Plasma and Q4OS 3.8 Plasma. 32-bit: Q4OS 3.8 Trinity.