Welcome to Linux User & Developer

The world's leading magazine on Linux and Open Source

Linux User & Developer is the respected authority on GNU/Linux and the free and open source ecosystem for Linux enthusiasts, IT professionals and developers.

Every issue of Linux User & Developer is packed with features and tutorials created by professionals to help you do more with your Linux system and expand your free and open source software and programming knowledge.

The magazine also features a dedicated, practical Raspberry Pi section packed with maker projects, and full of advice and essential techniques for building and coding with the iconic SBC.

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What you'll find packed into every issue

Tutorials written by experts

We help you go deeper. Curating the best cutting-edge free and open source software projects and programming languages, we create practical but technical tutorials for our passionate readership who want to increase their knowledge and skill. We cover computer security, core Linux skills, coding with popular languages, such as Python, and maker culture with both the Raspberry Pi and Arduino single-board computers.

In-depth technical features

We help you keep your finger on the pulse. We tackle the core and cutting-edge topics in Linux and open source software with practical and approachable features. Take a deep dive into subjects such as automation and AI, container and cloud, and get to grips with the essentials for the aspiring pro from command-line utilities and scripting to sysadmin and devops tools and more.

Expert insight and independent reviews

We offer a staunchly independent view on what's hot in the free and open source ecosystem. Get unrivalled access to the industry movers and shakers for the latest expert insights into disruptive and industry-leading free and open source technologies. We also track the rise and fall of the latest Linux distributions, find exciting new open source software and Linux hardware so you can stay on the bleeding-edge.


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