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Linux 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 by Future Publishing (which produces PC Plus, .net and many other computer magazines).
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 is published 13 times a year, and comes with a DVD containing full Linux distros and Open Source 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 in Barnes & Noble stores, as well as other large book stores.
The magazine was launched and is edited by Nick Veitch, and writers include Paul Hudson (Deputy Editor), Graham Morrison (Staff Writer) and Mike Saunders (New Media Editor).
The tutorials are highly regarded, especially the long running GIMP tutorial by Michael J Hammel and the PHP tutorial by Paul Hudson.
Linux Format shares the UK market place with Linux User & Developer and an English Language version of Linux Magazine.
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