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Because the Apple II lacks interrupts, game developers had to synchronize their main loops with the vertical blank of the screen to achieve smooth animation. Sound presented a unique challenge on the Apple II, as there were no interrupts to assist with audio playback. The introduction of sound add-on cards like the Mockingboard addressed this […]
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The author explains their frustration with the complexity and unreliability of various cloud computing platforms, including PaaS. Despite the promise of abstracting away server infrastructure, PaaS options end up being expensive, unreliable, and still require significant manual configuration. The author argues that moving to self-managed VPS cuts out dangerous complexity and reduces friction, ultimately leading […]
Mathematics has played a crucial role in advancing physics for centuries. Albert Einstein praised its “triumph” in describing the fabric of spacetime in his theory of gravity. While math initially served to quantify and survey the physical world, it has evolved into a tool for profound breakthroughs in physics. Surprisingly, in recent times, insights from […]
DAGitty is a web tool for creating, editing, and analyzing causal diagrams to reduce bias in empirical studies in various fields. It is focused on aiding causal models in epidemiology and other disciplines. Developed by Johannes Textor at Radboud University, DAGitty allows users to download the source code, contribute to development, and get help through […]
When working with images and RGB color spaces, it’s common to encounter values outside the acceptable range of 0.0 to 1.0 or 0 to 255. These out-of-range colors need adjustment before encoding or displaying. The issue of dealing with colors beyond the gamut has long been researched, leading to techniques like tone mapping and gamut […]
Red Hat’s controversial decision to change how they distribute the source code for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) sparked outrage across social media, with many questioning the future viability of downstream rebuilds like Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux. Despite backlash, Red Hat’s embrace of SELinux sets them apart from Debian, which relies on AppArmor with limited […]
Emerge is looking for someone to lead their frontend development and design, as their team of developers are not experts in this area. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-moving, self-starter environment and have a strong eye for design, with experience in tools like Figma, Next.js, React, Tailwind, and Typescript. Emerge is a suite […]
AI-powered CAD technology from Dream Design Deliver helps accelerate hardware development by automating mundane tasks and speeding up the design process. This allows engineers to focus more on the creative aspects of design. The software seamlessly integrates with Autodesk Fusion 360 and will soon expand to other CAD platforms. Contact Dream Design Deliver to revolutionize […]
Integer programming is a technique used in computations for scheduling, combinatorial, and optimization problems that require variables to take integer values. Last year, Victor Reis and his advisor Thomas Rothvoss proved a new upper bound on the time to solve integer programs, building on previous work by Daniel Dadush. The algorithm they analyzed provides an […]
The author expresses frustration over non-compete agreements, which limit employees’ ability to switch jobs and negotiate higher salaries. The recent ban by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was quickly halted by a court decision, emphasizing the limitation of federal agencies’ powers. The author criticizes the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron Doctrine, highlighting the […]