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Our PDF edition of Linux Journal has been available since April 2005. Issues dating back to then are available to all current subscribers as a part of their paid subscription to Linux Journal.

Beginning in September 2011, Linux Journal began offering an enhanced digital edition. Essentially this is new, desktop-optimized, interactive edition of the magazine rather than just a plain PDF. We still create our PDF edition for our back issue library, however.

PDF Edition FAQ

Q. As a subscriber I am currently just getting a plain PDF delivered to me each month. How do I get the enhanced digital edition instead/also?

A. Easy. Send a quick e-mail to gm@linuxjournal.com with your contact info and we'll get you upgraded right away. There is no fee for the upgrade and you will continue to have access to the plain PDF edition every month also (as well as all other formats available).

Q. Can I print pages from the PDF edition?

A. Yes. You can print any pages you want.

Q. Where do I access the PDF back issue library?

A. As a subscriber you may access our PDF back issue library here at any time.

Q. Can I buy single issues of Linux Journal in PDF?

A. Yes. Single issues are available for sale in the Linux Journal Store.

Q. I have an PDF edition-related question not answered here. Can you help me?

A. Yes! Please e-mail us your question and we'll do our best to get you an answer. If it's a commonly asked question, we'll also post it here.