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Dean S. Anderson is leading an ambitious project to implement as much of the DPS-8/M mainframe architecture using FPGAs to run the full Multics operating system. This project started as a long-term hobby idea with the goal of emulating historical minicomputers and mainframes. The project began by working on the Front-end Network Processor component, specifically […]
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The openSUSE Aeon Desktop, formerly known as MicroOS Desktop GNOME, introduces the concept of automated system updates using snapshots for “lazy developers” who want to focus on their work, not system maintenance. Aeon creates a read-only image updated atomically with Btrfs subvolumes and uses containers like Flatpak and Podman for user-installed software. The distribution offers […]
The author shares their experience with project management, emphasizing the importance of planning but also the need to maintain the spirit of the idea. They delve into their Valve.Computer project, using unconventional methods like colored pens and A4 paper to manage it. Through trial and error, they found success in simplifying complex components and utilizing […]
The author is evaluating the performance of fine-tuned language models in converting press release texts into structured data. They aim to measure accuracy, handling of out-of-domain data, gradations of vague terms, spelling variations, and complex stories. The author emphasizes the importance of detailed evaluations due to potential serious consequences of inaccuracies. They reference previous work […]
gosax is a Go library designed for efficient and memory-conscious XML SAX parsing, offering read-only functionality. Inspired by quick-xml and pkg/json, it provides high-performance parsing techniques. Noteworthy features include stream processing without loading the entire document into memory and SIMD optimizations for fast text processing. It also offers compatibility with encoding/xml, making integration with existing […]
Introducing the CSS Anchor Position API in Chrome 125 simplifies positioning elements relative to one another – ideal for popovers, tooltips, or even flow chart diagrams. Learn how to use CSS Anchor Positioning to create diagrams with CSS alone. For instance, anchor(–anchor-one top) positions a div below the top of another div. Multiple anchors allow […]
In this essay adapted from a talk at Nudgestock 2021, the author challenges the notion that everything is behavioral science by emphasizing the need for creativity alongside BS. They argue that combining behavioral science with a psychological dimension can lead to more effective problem-solving. The author criticizes the narrow focus on data and past patterns, […]
After years of delay, I’ve finally designed and coded a new website for spudguns.org. The goal is to offer a one-stop shop for all things related to potato guns, including existing designs, math, and ideas. Check out the SpudGun Index, Calculators for estimating gun performance, and Physics equations to predict shot trajectories. And don’t miss […]
The author set out to create an easy way to do simple plots and was frustrated by the limitations of chart.el in Emacs and nonsensical axes seen on Google Finance charts until 2021. They decided to implement a new chart library and introduced headers for easy customization of plots. They compared the convenience of generating […]
Stack Solver is a cutting-edge application that revolutionizes cargo loading by efficiently stacking boxes on pallets. With features like Pallet Optimization and an Interactive 3D Visualization, users can streamline their logistics and warehouse management. The user-friendly interface allows for easy data input and viewing of results, while the ability to export and share reports ensures […]