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Farebox Fast RAPTOR is a Rust implementation focused on memory-constrained devices, utilizing Valhalla for transfers and routing. It offers multi-agency, timezone-aware routing without returning route shapes in itineraries. The project aims to enhance OpenTripPlanner for Headway as an infill service, using memory mapping for timetables for planet-wide coverage with low hosting costs. GTFS-RT support is […]
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Luon is a high-level programming language that combines elements from Lua and Oberon languages to create a statically typed version of Lua. The project aims to address Lua’s shortcomings by enabling conditional compilation, explicit inline declarations, and more. The language specification, compiler, and IDE have been developed, with code examples showcasing procedural, generic, and object-oriented […]
macOS 15.2 was just released, but with a surprising and terrible bug – Apple broke the replicator. This means that copying the OS fails with a Resource Busy error, and there is no fix for it at the moment. Since Apple took away the ability for third parties to copy the OS, we’re stuck waiting […]
Discover the TreFolo Espresso Machine, a sleek and minimalist take on traditional espresso machines. Pair it with the Turbina Coffee Grinder, the first cylindrical burr grinder, for a perfect espresso experience. These innovative products are sure to impress any coffee enthusiast. The combination of style and functionality makes this duo a must-have for any modern […]
The author expresses their love for the Myst series of games and discusses the loading issue in Myst IV: Revelation, which causes delays every time the player clicks to navigate in the game. Despite Myst IV being released on Steam, the loading problem persisted even when installed on a fast SSD. The author decides to […]
In the mid-1800s, James Morison, the creator of Morison’s Pills medicine, rose to fame by promising miraculous cures and accumulating immense wealth. Despite being forgotten today, Morison’s pills sold like hotcakes, even reaching beyond England to America. His life story is full of highs and lows, from a turbulent mercantile career to legal battles over […]
Caves of Qud is a science-fantasy roguelike game set to release on December 5th, 2024. The world of Qud is vast, with maps being procedurally generated and reaching 13.8 gigapixels in size. The game features a staggering number of z-levels for underground exploration. The author provides a way to explore the surface map and access […]
In the early ninth century, a Frankish courtier used a tale of a demonic possession to criticize the realm’s leaders for their numerous sins. The demon, Wiggo, revealed all the destruction and suffering he had caused to the land of the Franks due to the people’s perverseness and the sins of their rulers. This story […]
This content delves into the vulnerabilities in the Dart/Flutter ecosystem, highlighting issues such as the predictable initial seed in the Dart SDK, the encryption vulnerability in Proton Wallet, and potential security risks in the Dart Tooling Daemon. The misuse of the standard PRNG in Dart and Flutter code can lead to predictable outcomes, making it […]
Donald L. Bitzer, a computer pioneer and 2022 CHM Fellow, passed away. He was the co-inventor of the flat-panel plasma display and the creator of PLATO, the world’s first computer-based education system. PLATO supported thousands of student terminals worldwide, pioneering concepts in multi-user computing like forums, message boards, and multiplayer video games. Bitzer’s work with […]