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Minegrub is a Grub theme designed in the style of Minecraft. To install, check if you have a /boot/grub2 folder, and adjust file paths accordingly. Clone the repository and copy the folder to your boot partition. Change/add the line in /etc/default/grub to point to the Minegrub theme. Update the live grub config by running a […]
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In this paper, the authors propose a theory to explain the divergent behavior observed in the training of large language models. They attribute this phenomenon to the Adam optimization algorithm, which can reach a state where the parameter update vector has a large norm and is uncorrelated with the direction of descent on the training […]
Ten years ago, the author wrote a piece called “Go: The Good, the Bad, and the Meh” that generated a lot of discussion and feedback. Now, as a professional programmer, they reflect on what they got right, what has changed, what they missed, and what they got wrong about Go. They still agree with most […]
At Appsmith, we understand the importance of having an effective README file for your project. It serves as the front page, making a strong first impression on users and potential contributors. Our key principles for a great README include starting with the most useful information and gradually working down to technical details, avoiding walls of […]
The Voder, developed by Bell Telephone Laboratory for the 1939-40 World’s Fair, was a pioneering attempt at speech synthesis. It required manual control and complex button sequences to form each syllable, making fluid speech a skill that took about a year of practice to master. Helen Harper was one of the first to effectively operate […]
is that collecting customer information, such as their name and phone number, is important for tracking orders and ensuring smooth delivery. Having this information helps in cases where additional communication is needed, like directing a delivery driver to the right location. Additionally, it’s surprising to see the level of detail and flexibility in terms of […]
In this web content, the author discusses the current direction of math education in the United States, particularly in California and Cambridge, Massachusetts. They express frustration with the “progressive” approach to math education, which includes delaying the teaching of subjects like algebra in the name of equality. The author argues that this approach is misguided […]
In this web content, the author shares their insights on the connection between improvisational theatre and consulting work. They have written a five-part series that explores various aspects of this connection. The first chapter focuses on the idea that the office is a theatre for work, emphasizing the importance of performance in modern knowledge work. […]
Large language models like ChatGPT have become a popular tool for obtaining information and solving problems, potentially replacing the need for searching the web or asking for help from others. However, this convenience comes at a cost. By interacting privately with these models, users are reducing the availability of publicly accessible human-generated data and knowledge […]
In a podcast interview with author John Higgs, he discusses the concept of not wasting your midlife crisis. Higgs admires artists like David Lynch who create their own place in the world through their work. He explains the idea of “niche creation” in ecology, where a species acts in the world and creates the environment […]