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Iosevka is a versatile typeface family designed for coding, terminal use, and technical documents. It is open-source and can be installed using package managers such as Homebrew on macOS or various methods on different Linux distributions. There is also a manual installation option available. The font package includes various subfamilies with different weights, widths, and […]
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The author introduces gmi100, a Gemini CLI protocol client written in 100 lines of ANSI C. While other similar projects have successfully demonstrated the simplicity of the Gemini protocol in just a few lines of code, the author aimed to include as many features as possible within the limited space. The CLI client allows for […]
In this web content, the author aims to demystify parsers and parsing by providing a simple and readable parser for the “ini” file format using ISO C99. They emphasize that the parser is designed to be user-friendly and includes error correction features. The author acknowledges that there is no standard for the ini format and […]
Comic Code is a retail typeface released by Tabular Type Foundry in 2019. It is a monospaced font designed specifically for programming, taking inspiration from the friendly characteristics and low-resolution legibility of Comic Sans. The font aims to make coding look less intimidating to humans, including those with dyslexia. Comic Code is available in two […]
A new study has found that a stagnant polar jet stream is causing severe heatwaves in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. The jet stream, a narrow band of westerly winds encircling the Northern Hemisphere, has become stationary and is trapping heat in certain regions due to climate change. The collision of cold Arctic […]
In this web content, the author discusses a peculiar phenomenon in SEO regarding a specific keyword. They found that a significant number of people are searching for the phrase “a comprehensive ecosystem of open-source software for big data management” each month. What’s even more interesting is that there are relatively few results for this query. […]
Advanced Python Mastery is an exercise-driven course on Advanced Python Programming. It has been battle-tested on the corporate-training circuit for over a decade. The course, created by David Beazley, author of the Python Cookbook, focuses on programming techniques used in popular libraries and frameworks. It is designed for Python programmers who want to write more […]
StableDiffusionXL can now be made 50% faster on the RTX 4090 with the help of AI technology. The problem arises when using Pytorch2, as the upstream version pulls pytorch2.0.1 with cu117 which does not properly support newer GPUs like the RTX4090 or H100. This affects the performance of popular cloud GPU providers used for deep […]
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have both announced that they will no longer consider legacy status in their admissions decisions. Legacy status refers to whether a student applicant has a family member who is an alumni of the university. The change in policy comes as colleges and universities face increasing scrutiny over […]
In the world of open-source hardware, some companies that were formerly committed to open-source principles are now transitioning to closed-source practices or delaying the release of files and source code. This trend raises concerns about the future of the open-source community and how it will impact users. Examples include Arduino, SparkFun, and Prusa, all of […]