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Since 1975, the desktop has undergone a revolution, with Douglas Engelbart’s NLS being the source for groundbreaking advancements like video conferencing and hypertext. Amelia Wattenberger’s recent article explores future UI possibilities, advocating for more tactile experiences and varied feedback options. The Xerox Alto, inspired by Engelbart, led to the development of Smalltalk and influenced Steve […]
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The web content provides code snippets in a functional programming style to work with rectangles, positions, and trees. It demonstrates functions for calculating the area of a rectangle, converting rectangle-like data structures to rectangles, checking if all elements in a list are the same, and flipping positions. It also includes a tree class with a […]
The highly anticipated GIMP 3.0 has finally been released after seven years of hard work by dedicated volunteers. This new version offers non-destructive editing for filters, improved file exchange capabilities, automatic layer expansion for paint tools, and enhanced text editing features. The update also includes easier layer organization, improved color management, a new graphical toolkit, […]
25 years ago, the dotcom bubble was at its peak. The buzz around tech companies like Amazon and Google convinced investors they were the next Microsoft. However, many of these dotcom companies were not profitable, leading to the bubble bursting in 2000. The aftermath was a long and bumpy ride for the tech industry, with […]
This post explores the intriguing world of the quantum double-slit experiment, where particles exhibit interference patterns. By simplifying the experiment to focus on one-dimensional scenarios, the author emphasizes that superposition is an OR state, not an AND. The narrative delves into whether particles or wave functions can pass through multiple doors simultaneously, highlighting the conceptual […]
On March 13, 1986, Microsoft rocked the financial world with its IPO, raising $61 million and valuing the company at $777 million. Bill Gates, at just 31, saw his wealth skyrocket, making him a billionaire by age 32. Microsoft was profitable due to its dominance in operating systems and popular products like MS-DOS and Excel. […]
This post, from September 3rd, 2013, delves into the art of writing technical documentation, specifically for programming languages and libraries. The author expresses love for great documentation that anticipates and answers questions. They emphasize the connection between writer and reader and the satisfaction of helping someone understand new concepts. The post discusses the importance of […]
This web content covers a wide range of topics related to Tcl programming, from basic concepts such as simple text output and variable assignments to more advanced topics like regular expressions and file access. One surprising aspect is the use of grouping arguments with different symbols like “”, {}, and []. The content also delves […]
The Amiga 600, released in March 1992, was a cost-reduced machine that showcased all the wrong decisions Commodore made with it. It was outdated, overpriced, and lacked the expandability that made its predecessor, the Amiga 500, popular. The machine failed spectacularly, with its poorly thought-out design and lack of innovation making it unattractive to consumers. […]
A study in Nature Communications explores artificial photosynthesis for organic synthesis, a challenging field. Using semiconductor photocatalysts, researchers achieved carbohydroxylation of C=C double bonds via a three-component coupling with H2 evolution. This innovative approach, termed artificial photosynthesis directed toward organic synthesis (APOS), is a significant step towards sustainable chemical transformations using environmentally friendly methods. By […]