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What's next for the world's two biggest distros? We look at the new tech they're bringing: better installers, faster boot-ups and new software galore
Massive 8GB DVD packed with 10 operating systems: previews of Ubuntu, Fedora and OpenSUSE, plus FreeBSD, Mint Xfce, Nexenta, Puppy and more
Convert your friends to Linux with our 20 reasons why it's the best OS
Are you hack-proof? Put your system to the test before the script kiddies do
Tutorials on desktop environments, Shotwell, CakePHP, virtualisation...
Features
Ubuntu vs Fedora
It's the fight for the future. Whatever your interest in Linux, there are some hot new technologies coming downstream soon. Find out how to try them today, and also how the next generation of desktop distros compare. (Nick Veitch) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
20 reasons to use Linux
There are hundreds of compelling reasons why Linux is better than all the rival operating systems. Here's our top 20... (Neil Bothwick) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
'Little languages' are languages specifically designed for a unique purpose, such as bc, dc, Sed and Awk. We explain all. (Chris Brown) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Interview: Roy Schestowitz
As the public face of Boycott Novell, which later changed its name to TechRights, Roy's work has often been controversial, but always underlined by stunning levels of research and cross-referencing. (Jono Bacon) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Coverdisc
10 OS special!
Huge double-sided 8GB DVD with 10 operating systems: preview releases of Ubuntu, Fedora and OpenSUSE, plus FreeBSD, Mint Xfce, Nexenta, Puppy and much more. And VirtualBox, backup tools, podcasts, games... (Mike Saunders) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
HotPicks
gPodder, Photorec, Streamtuner2, Ghostscript, WhatWeb, Steadyflow, KontrolPack, Caph, OpenTTD, Shutter, Lives (Nick Veitch) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Tutorials
Gnome and KDE - choosing the right desktop
It's a choice almost guaranteed to start a flame war, but what factors make people choose one desktop over another? Let's find out... (Andy Channelle) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Shotwell: Sort your photos
If your Pictures folder is full of photos of your cat, then you need this tutorial to sort the wheat from the chaff. (Alexander Tolstoy) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
DTP: Unleash its power
If you need to inject some life into dull documents, here's how to create your own attractive templates using open source software. (Bob Moss) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
BackTrack: Penetration test
Determined to keep his machine and network secure, Shashank uses BackTrack Linux to detect potential security holes. (Shashank Sharma) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
CakePHP: Build web apps faster
Want to build a robust web application but don't have the time to faff around with PHP? Then you need CakePHP... (Graham Weldon) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Virtualisation: Migration
When it comes to virtualisation, VMware is not the only fruit. Here's how to migrate your virtual OSes to Qemu or VirtualBox. (John Lumby) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Reviews
Machinarium
Alex greases his cogs and sprockets, gives his key a couple of stiff winds, and heads off into a world populated only by tin-can robots. (Alex Cox) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Inkscape 0.48
Check out the vectors on this! Find out why you shouldn't wait to upgrade your favourite drawing package. (Nick Veitch) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Tiny Core Linux 3.1
Graham enters his minimalist stage as he tries out a Linux distribution that almost fits onto his watch. (Graham Morrison) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Koen loves ZFS - the last word in filesystems - but isn't fond of OpenSolaris. Could Nexenta be about to solve this dilemma? (Koen Vervloesem) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Backup tools
On test: Fwbackups, Pybackpack, Backerupper, Deja Dup, Back in Time, Simple Backup, Keep, LuckyBackup (Shashank Sharma) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
More
News: Forking Mandriva
French developers attempt to stave off distro death by adopting code beyond the company and creating Mageia. Plus: Oracle announces new Unbreakable Linux release; Novell looks to sell SUSE assets to VMware; Broadcom opens up Wi-Fi drivers to community dev (Andy Channelle) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
Distrowatch: Ubuntu 10.10
Maverick's cosmetic updates and the announcement of the 11.04 release schedule. Plus: Fedora 14 alpha, Me-OS, Fedora 4 beta 1. (Susan Linton) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
What on Earth: Ksplice
Forget ethyl methanesulfonate as an alkalizing agent. We show how kernel recombination works with a rather neat piece of software. (Graham Morrison) Available as a PDF to subscribers.
