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Canonical has announced Everything LTS service providing 12 years of security support for custom Docker container Linux images, including open-source dependencies. CEO Mark Shuttleworth boasts about addressing stringent regulatory requirements for enterprises and ISVs with complex open-source stacks. Canonical will deliver distroless or Ubuntu-based Docker images with support on various platforms, including Red Hat OpenShift, […]
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GS Quant is a Python toolkit developed by Goldman Sachs for quantitative finance, drawing on over 25 years of market experience. It is used for creating trading strategies, risk management solutions, derivative structuring, and data analytics applications. The toolkit is designed to work with Python 3.6 and higher, and can be accessed through the PIP […]
Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software, serving as an alternative to Confluence and Notion. Currently in beta, Docmost encourages user feedback as they work towards a stable release. Features include real-time collaboration, permissions management, and file attachments. Users can access documentation and get started with the software on the official website. With […]
Some of the best-preserved trilobite fossils ever found have uncovered new details about these extinct arthropods, previously unknown. The fossils show unique features never seen before in other trilobite specimens, including specialized leg pairs surrounding the mouth, providing insight into how they fed. The discovery of four pairs of head appendages challenges previous assumptions about […]
The author discusses how cheap RCWL-0516 microwave motion sensors work, revealing the technical details behind their functioning. The chip inside acts as an infrared motion sensor, picking up millivolt-level changes caused by moving objects. Surprisingly, the sensor functions as both a receiver and transmitter, depending on modifications made. It can be used in a bistatic […]
FUTO Keyboard is a modern, offline keyboard that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers unique features such as offline voice input, swipe typing, smart autocorrect, and predictive text. Users can personalize their keyboard with different themes. While in alpha, the keyboard may have bugs or missing features, but feedback is appreciated. A one-time payment for […]
EvTexture is the Pytorch implementation for the “EvTexture: Event-driven Texture Enhancement for Video Super-Resolution” paper for ICML 2024. The authors from the University of Science and Technology of China have made the project, paper, training code, and video demos available. The code installation requires specific dependencies, and Docker options are provided for easier setup. The […]
The author discusses the financial aspect of writing technical books, emphasizing the importance of royalties and distribution channels, like Leanpub, Amazon, and traditional publishers. Surprisingly, he warns against writing for money, but also highlights potential earnings and strategies to maximize profits. The author shares detailed insights on the number of copies sold by popular technical […]
“bad” media objects and the audiences that love them. To the surprise of a college student, shows like Judge Judy and Jersey Shore were questioned as true reality TV. What distinguishes the classics from current hits like Too Hot to Handle or The Circle? Emily Nussbaum’s Cue the Sun! explores the rich history of reality […]
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