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Arcan 0.7 Released: The All-Tomato Desktop Update Arrives

2024-12-26
Arcan 0.7 Released: The All-Tomato Desktop Update Arrives

Arcan 0.7 marks the end of the second phase of the 'anarchy on the desktop' project and the beginning of the final phase. This release focuses on bug fixes and improvements to Lash#Cat9 and Xarcan. Lash#Cat9, a Lua-based command-line environment, adds features such as a Debug Adapter Protocol implementation and an interactive spreadsheet. Xarcan allows for custom window managers, utilizing Arcan as a display driver and enabling interoperability with X servers. Arcan 0.7 aims to improve performance and security, with future versions planned to feature more flexible remote programming and simpler device connection.

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(arcan-fe.com)
Development

Australia's Outdoor Cinemas: A Century-Old Charm Netflix Can't Beat

2024-12-29
Australia's Outdoor Cinemas: A Century-Old Charm Netflix Can't Beat

Australia boasts a remarkable history of outdoor cinemas, starting with Broome's Sun Pictures in 1916. This history reflects changing Australian culture and social shifts, including past racial segregation. Outdoor cinemas, from traditional picture gardens to drive-ins, remain vital community hubs and unique cultural experiences. Despite the rise of streaming services like Netflix, they continue to thrive, offering a distinct cinematic experience that draws Australians to share stories on the big screen.

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(theconversation.com)
Misc Outdoor Cinemas Australian Culture Cinema History

Xiaomi's Draconian Bootloader Unlock Policy Sparks Debate

2025-01-03
Xiaomi's Draconian Bootloader Unlock Policy Sparks Debate

Xiaomi has drastically tightened its bootloader unlock policy, limiting users to unlocking only one device per year. While this change minimally impacts average consumers, it could significantly hinder custom ROM development. This move has sparked a debate about device ownership and user freedom, with speculation focusing on Xiaomi's motivations, including preventing users from bypassing built-in ads and tracking, or thwarting scalpers reselling phones with modified software. Users see this as restricting choice, while developers worry about reduced efficiency in custom ROM creation.

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(www.androidpolice.com)
Tech Custom ROM

NASA and Axiom Space Alter Commercial Space Station Assembly Order

2024-12-29
NASA and Axiom Space Alter Commercial Space Station Assembly Order

NASA and Axiom Space have revised the assembly sequence for Axiom Space's commercial space station. The new plan prioritizes launching the Payload, Power, and Thermal Module first, enabling Axiom Station to become a free-flying destination as early as 2028, independent of the International Space Station (ISS). This accelerates Axiom Station's operational capabilities, reduces reliance on the ISS, and prepares for the ISS's decommissioning no earlier than 2030. NASA continues to support the R&D of multiple commercial space stations to maintain US leadership in microgravity research and to serve future space exploration goals.

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(www.nasa.gov)
Tech Commercial Space Station

Obsess Jobs: Find Your Dream Job While You Sleep

2024-12-31

Obsess Jobs is a job board that lets you search and apply for jobs even while you sleep. The site offers a variety of positions including Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Data Scientists, with salaries ranging from $0 to $300k+. Jobs are available in remote, onsite, and hybrid formats. Users can filter by experience level, position, and date posted for easy job searching.

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(obsessjobs.com)
Misc job board

Bizarre PCIe Issue with 4TB Crucial T500 NVMe SSD

2024-12-28
Bizarre PCIe Issue with 4TB Crucial T500 NVMe SSD

A user encountered a strange problem with a 4TB Crucial T500 NVMe SSD on an MSI PRO X670-P WIFI motherboard: the SSD works flawlessly after each boot but becomes undetectable after shutdown, requiring a physical reseat. Investigations ruled out the SSD and CPU, pointing to a motherboard design flaw. Residual voltage remains after shutdown, causing the SSD controller to malfunction. Disconnecting the HDMI cable resolved the issue, suggesting a power delivery design or BIOS problem on the motherboard.

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(forum.level1techs.com)
Hardware Motherboard Issue

Unicon Programming Language: An Extension and Enhancement of Icon

2024-12-28

Unicon is a powerful programming language that extends and improves upon the Icon programming language. It inherits many of Icon's strengths, such as concise code, powerful string processing capabilities, and goal-directed evaluation, while adding modern features like object-oriented programming, a POSIX layer, and networking capabilities. Unicon supports multiple programming paradigms, including imperative, procedural, concurrent, and object-oriented, and boasts a rich set of built-in functions and a powerful graphics library. This document details Unicon's syntax, semantics, features, and installation methods, and provides numerous code examples.

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(btiffin.users.sourceforge.net)
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Programmer's Revenge: The Tribulations of Running HelloWorld on z/OS

2024-12-29
Programmer's Revenge: The Tribulations of Running HelloWorld on z/OS

A programmer, once dismissive of operating system interaction in graduate school, found herself grappling with IBM's z/OS system years later for a blog post. z/OS, vastly different from modern software engineering environments, presented numerous challenges with its text-based interface, JCL scripts, and IBM's unique naming conventions. The article details her struggles in creating files (datasets), using the ISPF editor, allocating datasets, compiling, linking, loading, and handling output with SPOOL. It shares practical tips and lessons learned, a testament to the challenges of working with legacy systems.

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(medium.com)
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Why I Don't Use Domain-Driven Design

2024-12-29

Tony Marston, a seasoned software developer with four decades of experience building enterprise applications, explains why he doesn't use Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He argues that DDD overemphasizes object-oriented design theory at the expense of database design and code reusability in large systems. He prefers a layered architecture with a separate class for each database table, leveraging inheritance and the Template Method pattern for code reuse. Marston believes this approach better suits real-world projects and increases development efficiency.

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(www.tonymarston.net)
Development Domain-Driven Design Code Reusability

Stunning Sci-Fi Scene Created in Blender

2024-12-31
Stunning Sci-Fi Scene Created in Blender

Samuel Pantze, a computer scientist from Germany, created a breathtaking sci-fi scene featuring a spaceship above a tidally locked planet using Blender. Inspired by sci-fi literature, Melodysheep's videos, and Paul Chadeisson's concept art, he masterfully employed procedural textures and shader math to generate a realistic spaceship model and planetary background. The article details the process, from spaceship modeling and texturing to creating the planetary background using a unique shader approach, showcasing his exceptional 3D modeling and rendering skills.

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(www.blendernation.com)
Design Sci-fi

Top 10 Tech Joys of 2024: A Tech Writer's Retrospective

2024-12-28
Top 10 Tech Joys of 2024: A Tech Writer's Retrospective

In a year-end reflection, a tech writer shares his ten biggest tech-related joys of 2024. These include the fun of learning Python, inspiration from online creatives, the thrill of modernizing retrocomputers, the enduring usefulness of XML, the positive experience of Mastodon, the simplicity of NetBSD and Alpine Linux, the resurgence of boutique hosting, the satisfaction of hardware repair, and the clean elegance of plain HTML. The post concludes with heartfelt gratitude for reader feedback.

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(rubenerd.com)
Tech Programming Online Community

Benchmarking RSA Key Generation: A Battle Against Probability

2025-01-03
Benchmarking RSA Key Generation: A Battle Against Probability

RSA key generation, while conceptually simple, is notoriously difficult to implement and benchmark. This article cleverly uses mathematical methods to overcome the noisy results typical of statistical approaches. By pre-generating a representative sequence of candidate numbers, the author provides a more stable and reliable benchmarking methodology for comparing different implementations. The article details the mathematical underpinnings of RSA key generation and shares the script and data used to generate the average candidate sequence, facilitating testing and comparison by readers.

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(words.filippo.io)
Development RSA key generation benchmarking cryptography

Free Software Needs Free Tools: An Ethical Dilemma in Open Source Development

2024-12-28

This article explores the ethical dilemma faced by free software developers who use non-free development tools. The author argues that, for efficiency's sake, many developers have opted for proprietary tools or network services like BitKeeper, SourceForge, and GitHub, sacrificing the freedom of both developers and users. The author uses the example of the Linux kernel's move to BitKeeper and the subsequent forced development of Git to illustrate the risks of relying on proprietary tools. Using non-free tools, the author emphasizes, not only harms the credibility of the open-source movement but also restricts software freedom, ultimately resulting in software that isn't truly free. The author calls on developers to prioritize free and open-source development tools, upholding the values of open-source software and avoiding the sacrifice of freedom for efficiency.

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(mako.cc)
Development development tools

LLM Identity Confusion: A Crisis of Trust Emerges

2024-12-30
LLM Identity Confusion: A Crisis of Trust Emerges

A recent study reveals widespread "identity confusion" in Large Language Models (LLMs). Researchers found that over 25% of LLMs exhibit misrepresentation of their origins or identities, primarily stemming from model hallucinations rather than replication or reuse. This identity confusion significantly erodes user trust, especially in critical tasks like education and professional use, surpassing the negative impact of logical errors. The findings highlight the systemic risks posed by LLM identity confusion and call for greater attention to model reliability and trustworthiness.

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(arxiv.org)
AI Identity Confusion Trust Crisis

The Enigma of Ghostty: An Unresolved Mystery

2024-12-26
The Enigma of Ghostty: An Unresolved Mystery

Ghostty is a mysterious entity whose identity and information are largely unknown, like a ghost hidden deep within the internet. Discussions about Ghostty are mainly concentrated on online forums and social media, with various speculations about its identity. Some believe it's an individual, others a group, and some even consider it a fictional character. The mystery surrounding Ghostty has attracted the attention of numerous netizens, becoming a fascinating internet cultural phenomenon. However, Ghostty remains enigmatic, and its true identity remains unrevealed.

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(ghostty.org)
Misc internet mystery internet culture mysterious figure

Windows 2: The Almost-Forgotten OS That Could Have Been the Last

2025-01-01

This article dives deep into the untold story of Windows 2.0, an often-overlooked chapter in the history of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It explores the technical limitations of the era, the intense competition from systems like VisiOn and Apple Lisa, and the internal struggles within Microsoft that shaped the development of Windows 2.0. While lacking in abundant software, Windows 2.0 displayed surprising features like mouse support and basic multitasking. Despite nearly becoming a dead end, its lessons proved crucial for the subsequent success of Windows 3.0. The narrative weaves together technical details, historical context, and anecdotes from the development process, painting a compelling picture of this pivotal moment in computing history.

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(www.ninakalinina.com)
Tech Windows history OS development

Apple and Meta Clash Over Interoperability and Privacy

2024-12-30
Apple and Meta Clash Over Interoperability and Privacy

Apple and Meta are locked in a battle in Europe over the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA mandates interoperability, requiring designated gatekeepers like Apple and Meta to allow competitors access to core platform services. Meta has submitted 15 interoperability requests to Apple, prompting Apple to warn of significant privacy and security risks if granted, potentially exposing user data extensively. Meta counters that Apple's privacy concerns are unfounded and a pretext to stifle competition. This conflict highlights the tension between interoperability and user privacy, and the challenges faced by EU regulators in enforcing the DMA.

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(techcrunch.com)
Tech

NBA's 3-Point Boom: 12 Potential Solutions Ranked

2024-12-28
NBA's 3-Point Boom: 12 Potential Solutions Ranked

The 2024-25 NBA season has seen a dramatic increase in three-point attempts, leading to concerns from fans and the league alike. This article explores twelve potential solutions to address this issue, ranging from adjusting the three-point line to altering the scoring system. Options like moving the three-point line further back, capping three-point attempts, and adding a four-point line all present drawbacks. A shift in scoring (four points for threes, three for twos) is suggested as a potentially better solution, although it would impact historical records. The article concludes that the NBA needs to proactively address this trend to maintain the game's excitement and long-term health.

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(www.cbssports.com)
Game Three-Point Shooting Rule Changes

Ada's Dependent Types: An Unexpected Coincidence

2024-12-28
Ada's Dependent Types: An Unexpected Coincidence

This article explores the lesser-known dependent types feature in the Ada programming language. The author argues that Ada's design goal of avoiding unnecessary dynamic memory allocation led to its unique implementation of dependent types: using a second non-call stack to return data of unknown compile-time size, cleverly circumventing the need for dynamic allocation. This unexpectedly coincides with the formal definition of dependent types, showcasing an unforeseen serendipity in Ada's design. The article further explains concepts in Ada's type system such as derived types, subtypes, discriminated records, and type predicates, demonstrating how these features enable the implementation of dependent types. Finally, the author discusses the interesting interplay between Ada's design philosophy and academic research on type theory, suggesting that many of Ada's type system features didn't originate directly from type theory research, but rather evolved naturally to meet specific needs.

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(nytpu.com)
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Apple TV+ Offers Free Streaming Weekend

2024-12-30
Apple TV+ Offers Free Streaming Weekend

Apple is offering free access to its Apple TV+ streaming service from January 3rd to 5th, 2025. This three-day free trial includes access to Apple TV+'s library of award-winning shows and movies, giving potential subscribers a chance to sample its content, including popular series like Severance (with season 2 premiering January 17th), For All Mankind, Silo, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. All you need is an Apple ID to take advantage of this offer.

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(www.theverge.com)
Tech free streaming streaming service

DivestOS Mobile Ends 10-Year Run, Developer Announces End of Updates

2024-12-27

DivestOS, a privacy-focused mobile operating system, announced the end of its updates on its tenth anniversary. The project, boasting over 7,000 git commits, achieved significant success, but due to sustainability concerns, developer Tavi has decided to cease maintenance. DivestOS and its apps will receive no further updates, and Hypatia and Carrion will no longer receive database updates. Non-mobile Divested projects (e.g., Brace, D-WRT) will continue to be maintained. Thank you to all users, contributors, and donors for your support.

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(divestos.org)
Development mobile OS end of updates

AI Search Engine War: Can OpenAI Challenge Google's Dominance?

2024-12-28
AI Search Engine War: Can OpenAI Challenge Google's Dominance?

The author likens Google's search results to a 'picnic infested with flies,' overflowing with ads and AI-generated content, making it difficult for users to quickly find what they need. Google's response of adding more information, the author argues, is counterproductive, losing the simplicity and ease of use that defined its early success. In contrast, OpenAI's ChatGPT search prioritizes simplicity and user trust, providing a single answer in a conversational format, akin to a friend's recommendation. However, it still needs to address the issue of AI 'hallucinations'. Ultimately, OpenAI's success in challenging Google's search engine dominance hinges on maintaining its product's core values and avoiding Google's mistakes.

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(chuckwnelson.com)
AI

BlogScroll: A GitHub-Hosted Directory of Personal Blogs and Sites

2025-01-03

BlogScroll is an open directory of personal websites and blogs, entirely maintained on GitHub. Created to highlight the often-overlooked digital gardens individuals cultivate outside the major tech platforms, it champions a decentralized internet. With categories spanning design, photography, and technology, and an RSS feed for updates, BlogScroll offers a valuable resource for discovering unique online voices and content.

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(blogscroll.com)
Misc Personal Blogs Site Directory

Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Busy Internet Cables for the First Time

2024-12-27
Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Busy Internet Cables for the First Time

Northwestern University engineers have achieved a breakthrough by successfully demonstrating quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable already carrying internet traffic. This discovery, published in Optica, opens the door to integrating quantum communication with existing internet infrastructure, significantly simplifying the requirements for advanced sensing and quantum computing applications. The team cleverly navigated the challenge of entangled photons interfering with dense internet traffic by selecting an optimal wavelength and employing special filters. This successful transmission paves the way for next-generation quantum and classical networks sharing a unified fiber optic infrastructure, promising a future of more accessible quantum technologies.

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(news.northwestern.edu)
Tech quantum teleportation quantum communication fiber optic networks fiber optic network

Mozilla Launches Privacy-Focused AI Tool: Orbit

2024-12-31

Mozilla has released Orbit, a Firefox extension leveraging AI to summarize web content such as emails, documents, articles, and videos, while prioritizing user privacy. Orbit requires no account creation, doesn't store session data or personal information, and utilizes a Mistral 7B LLM model hosted by Mozilla. Users can easily summarize long documents and videos, quickly grasp the gist of emails and articles, and get specific information through questions.

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(orbitbymozilla.com)
Development Privacy Browser Extension

Music Publishers and AI Giant Anthropic Reach Copyright Deal

2025-01-03
Music Publishers and AI Giant Anthropic Reach Copyright Deal

Major music publishers sued Anthropic, an AI company backed by Amazon, for copyright infringement due to the use of copyrighted song lyrics in training its AI chatbot, Claude. A settlement has been reached requiring Anthropic to strengthen its copyright guardrails, preventing Claude from generating copyrighted lyrics. This landmark agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing debate about AI's use of copyrighted material and sets a precedent for future legal battles in this rapidly evolving field.

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(www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Tech Music Copyright

PlasticList Report: A Platform for Circular Economy in Plastics Recycling

2024-12-27
PlasticList Report: A Platform for Circular Economy in Plastics Recycling

The PlasticList platform released a report highlighting the challenges and opportunities in plastic recycling. The report notes the growing problem of plastic pollution and the low rates of effective recycling. PlasticList aims to connect producers, recyclers, and repurposers of plastic waste, creating a transparent and efficient recycling system to drive a circular economy for plastics. Through data and technological support, PlasticList helps companies improve recycling efficiency and reduce environmental costs, ultimately aiming to build a sustainable plastic management model.

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(www.plasticlist.org)
Tech plastic recycling circular economy environmental technology

Rite Aid's 'Zombie' Stores: A Ghost of Retail Past?

2024-12-30
Rite Aid's 'Zombie' Stores: A Ghost of Retail Past?

Once a dominant player in the US drugstore market, Rite Aid is now a shadow of its former self, facing bankruptcy and fierce competition. Hundreds of stores have closed, leaving empty shelves and earning them the moniker "zombie" stores. Consumers are forced to seek alternatives at competitors like Walmart and Amazon. Rite Aid's struggles reflect broader challenges in the pharmacy sector, including intense competition, rising costs, and staffing shortages. While some vacant locations are being repurposed by other retailers, Rite Aid's future remains uncertain, with its "zombie" stores potentially marking the end of an era.

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(qz.com)
Startup pharmacy industry market competition pharmacy sector retail decline Retail Bankruptcy Competition
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