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The need for coordinate time references in the exploration of the solar system, including the Moon and Mars, is crucial due to the effects of gravitational potential and relative motion on standard clocks, as outlined by Einstein’s theory of relativity. A framework is presented to establish a coordinate time for the Moon, showing that clocks […]
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The author reminisces about the X Window System’s boot up scene featuring a stipple pattern, highlighting its practical importance and nostalgic value. They discuss the challenging configuration process of X Server in the past, emphasizing the detailed parameters needed for hardware setup. The disappearance of the stipple in modern Linux distributions is linked to efforts […]
In 2019, Nuvia, a startup with notable chip architects, emerged to create power-efficient cores to rival AMD, Apple, Arm, and Intel. After being acquired by Qualcomm in 2021, Nuvia staff revitalized Qualcomm’s CPUs, leading to the Snapdragon X Elite with Oryon cores. The impressive X1E-80-100 CPU boasts high clocks and a clustered design for optimal […]
The “Rulers of the Ancient World” project seeks to create period-correct rulers from ancient empires like Egypt, Rome, Japan, and France. These rulers are meticulously made by combining traditional handwork and CNC milling, resulting in unique pieces of art. The French “Roubo Fathom” ruler is based on an 18th-century measurement used in woodworking. The project […]
Pyxel is a retro game engine for Python, inspired by retro consoles with limited specifications like 16 colors and 4 sounds. Users’ feedback drove Pyxel’s development, and it’s open source. It’s easy to create pixel art games with Pyxel, similar to PICO-8 and TIC-80. Run it on Windows, Mac, Linux, or the web. Unique features […]
To easily install Zed on most Linux distributions, simply run the provided shell script. It’s a quick and efficient method to get Zed up and running on your system. Just head to the blog post, find the Docs section, and copy and paste the curl command into your terminal. This straightforward process eliminates the need […]
Summary: Developing real-time audio software requires avoiding tasks that can block the audio processing thread, such as disk accesses or printing, to prevent glitches. Principles are universal across operating systems like Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, despite differences in APIs. Notably, ensuring code executes efficiently within buffer periods and avoiding unbounded execution times is […]
Brian Foote and Joseph Yoder explore the concept of the BIG BALL OF MUD software architecture in their paper. This informal, haphazard structure is widely popular despite its lack of design. The authors analyze why such architectures are prevalent and how they emerge from factors like throwaway code and piecemeal growth. They offer seven patterns […]
dut is a robust disk usage calculator for Linux, offering accurate counting of hard links with an output inspired by NCDU and fully compatible with plain Linux tty. The tool provides customizable output formats and allows easy changes to the maximum depth of files shown. Surprisingly fast, dut outperforms other programs once Linux’s disk caches […]
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified two cellular defects that drive disease in lupus, a condition affecting over 1.5 million people in the U.S. The study, published in Nature, reveals that reversing a specific molecular defect could potentially lead to a cure for lupus. The current […]