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Lunar Resources, a startup based in Houston, is aiming to build the largest telescope in the solar system on the far side of the moon. CEO Elliot Carol plans to construct the FarView radio-telescope array with autonomous robots that will mine resources from the lunar surface to create metal antennas. This innovative project not only […]
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This website features the reconstructed source code for David Braben’s groundbreaking game, Lander, originally released for the Acorn Archimedes. The code has been meticulously documented and explained, offering insight into the inner workings of this classic game. While the original source code is not available, this reconstructed version faithfully reproduces the game’s functionality. Visitors can […]
LWN subscribers support publishing and gain access to all site content and extra features. At DebConf24, the Brazilian Debian community shared strategies for boosting participation. They overcame barriers like lack of documentation, tool confusion, language issues, and technical jargon. The community created a Portuguese-based wiki, streamlined packaging tools, and improved communication through bridges between IRC, […]
Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in activity following Brazil’s ban on Twitter, leading to a surge in traffic volume on Bluesky’s AT Proto firehose. The firehose, designed to maintain synced copies of user repos, has seen a 1,300% increase in event rate, resulting in a jump from 24 GB/day to over 232 GB/day of […]
In a nostalgic look back, the author details their journey recovering old shareware games from the past and the process of attempting to resurrect abandoned game experiments. They share anecdotes of almost-rans and prototypes that never made it to completion, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned from each project. The narrative also delves into the […]
OpenFreeMap is a free service that allows you to display custom maps on your website or apps. You can self-host or use their public instance, all of which is open-source with no ‘open-core’ model. They use map data from OpenStreetMap and offer unlimited map views and requests for free without any registration, user database, API […]
Winamp, a beloved multimedia player from 1997 known for its flexibility and compatibility with various audio formats, has millions of loyal users. Although its development has slowed down, the source code is now open to the community for modernization. Building the Winamp desktop client involves using Visual Studio 2019 and Intel IPP libs. Dependencies like […]
Caching is a challenge, especially with web SPA apps. Push vs. pull and owned vs. user assets play a crucial role. The best strategy is to make everything push + owned, allowing for infinite expiration time. UI icons as push + owned assets are a classic example. Using stale-while-revalidate access patterns is key for offline […]
Panora offers an open-source unified API that allows users to easily integrate various platforms with just a few simple steps. With features like Magic Links, Custom Fields, and Webhooks, Panora streamlines the process of accessing and managing data across different software platforms. The platform supports integrations with CRM systems, ticketing services, file storage solutions, eCommerce […]
In the world of software restrictions, Apple’s ScreenTime offers minimal barriers and Clearspace takes it to the extreme with a mode requiring pushups for every minute on restricted apps. However, the real challenge lies in the ability to uninstall blocking software, creating a ceiling on strictness. Just like how airlines prevent smoking by deterring tampering […]