- Linux Format
infobox magazine
title = Linux Format
editor = Paul Hudson
frequency = 13 per year
category =Linux
company =Future Publishing
firstdate = 2000
country =United Kingdom
website = http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/
language = English
issn = 1470-4234Linux Format was the UK's first
Linux -specific magazine, and is currently the best-selling Linux title in the UK. It is also exported to many countries worldwide. It is published byFuture Publishing (which produces "PC Plus ", ".net" and many other computer magazines). Linux Format is commonly abbreviated to LXF, and issues are referred to with LXF as a prefix followed by the issue number (for example LXF102 refers to the 102nd issue).Articles within Linux Format are well established, regularly featuring at-length series' and involved, practical tutorials to teach and allow users to expand their skills in using the Linux operating system and its associated software applications. Contributions are encouraged to be submitted by readers.
"Linux Format" shares the UK market place with "
Linux User and Developer " and an English Language version of "Linux Magazine ".Contents
"Linux Format" includes similar content to that found in most computer magazines, but aimed specifically at users of the Linux
operating system . There are reviews, roundups, technology features and tutorials aimed at all levels of users.The magazine comes with a
DVD containing fullLinux distribution s andfree software . It began as a one-issue pilot in 1999 called "Linux Answers", and began full publication in May 2000. Currently Linux Format has translated editions available in Italy, Greece and Russia. A large number of magazines are exported across the world, principally to the USA where they are sold inBarnes & Noble stores, as well as other large book stores.Staff
The magazine is edited by Paul Hudson, and staff include
Graham Morrison (Reviews Editor) and Mike Saunders (New Media Editor).Frequency
The magazine is published 13 times a year.
Publisher
Linux Format is published by Future Publishing Limited.
See also
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Linux User and Developer
*Linux Magazine
*Linux-Magazin
*Linux Magazine (USA) External links
* [http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/ Official site]
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