Linux Format Annual (2025) Volume 8

Linux is at its most rewarding when you can put it to work. Linux Format Annual (2025) brings together practical tutorials and technology features for readers who want to make more of their systems—from setting up a home media server to exploring Raspberry Pi projects, improving security, and refreshing an aging computer.

The collection moves comfortably between everyday Linux skills and bigger questions about where computing is headed. There is room to learn, experiment, and find a new project to take to the workbench. 💻

Make Linux work harder at home

Get acquainted with Linux, explore Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and look at ways to manage applications with Podman. Tutorials also cover building a self-hosted media setup with Jellyfin and organizing an online library for ebooks and comics. Together, these pieces show how open-source tools can help bring more of your digital life under your own roof.

Put the Raspberry Pi to work

Projects range from experimenting with AI on a Raspberry Pi to building a robot arm, weather machine, and oscilloscope. Other practical ideas include backing up files, making pixel art, and finding a new lease on life for an older PC. The emphasis is on exploring what you can build and do with accessible computing hardware.

Think about security, privacy, and what comes next

Features on ethical hacking, online safety, password practices, Tails, and data encryption address ways to better understand and protect Linux systems. Elsewhere, the annual examines Wi-Fi 7, AI-assisted coding, new Linux distributions, and the technical challenge posed by the year 2038.

A varied read for Linux enthusiasts

With its mix of guided projects, system advice, and broader technology features, this annual suits Linux users who like learning by trying things out, as well as readers curious about open-source software and the Raspberry Pi. Pick a tutorial that catches your eye—or follow a new interest wherever it leads. ✨