Linux Format

Linux Format

The #1 Open Source Magazine

133 ratings
51 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 8 Jul 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 12, 2011
  • August 10, 2023

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This app is the voice of the Linux and open source community, offering tutorials, news, and reviews for leading distros and maker projects. It provides insights into open source technologies, programming tips, and is suitable for IT professionals and hobbyists.

Linux and open source community voice
Tutorials, news, and reviews for distros
Maker projects (Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
Open source technology insights (Gnome, KDE, Docker)
Programming tips (Python, Rust)
In-depth content and specials
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What's New in Linux Format

7.1.1

August 10, 2023

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

Subscription plans

3 Month Subscription

Regular issues, excluding specials (3 months)

$19.993 Months
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In-App Purchases

$7.99

December 2011

Welcome to the latest issue

User reviews

Not Accessible!

I had to delete the app because reading the magazine was hard due to small text and zooming in on each paragraph was not a good experience.

Thankfully, the Pocket Mags app came to the rescue and I’m now able to read this magazine from there with much greater comfort since it provides some accessibility settings.

The LF magazine itself is great. This review is just based off my experience with the dedicated app.
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Too slow by modern standards.

App works, all subscriptions are there. Only bad thing is it takes far too long to load up the library upon login.

Outstanding visual presentation on iPad.

Excellent content, and it looks fantastic on my iPad. I’m enjoying the back issues too for not that much cost since I got them all.

Cannot download content

Since January I cannot download any issues and cannot login anymore, despite having reset my password. The magazine content itself is great but the mymagazine account and their support is not satisfying. I paid for the magazine but cannot read it:-(

Interesting

Being a newbie I find the content interesting full information things to learn about. I have Linux Mint 19.3 on several computers and on one I have Linux 20, my only wish was a simply upgrade feature a newbie could use as Windows 10 has.

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FAQ

What kind of content does this app offer?

This app offers in-depth content covering the Linux and open source community. You'll find entertaining and essential tutorials, news, and reviews for leading Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, and Arch. It also includes help with maker projects on platforms such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino, as well as insights into open source technologies and programming tips.

How can I access the content in the app?

After downloading the app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access the in-depth content. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms.

Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, to access the full range of in-depth content, you will need to either take a free trial, purchase individual issues, or subscribe. Pricing for these options can be found within the app.

What are the subscription options and how do they work?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until you decide to cancel. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.

Can I print the digital edition or get the covermount items?

No, the digital edition of the magazine is not printable. It also does not include the covermount items or supplements that you would find with the print edition of the magazine.