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PuTTY’s versions from 0.68 to 0.80 inclusive have a critical vulnerability involving NIST P521 private keys used for SSH authentication, which can compromise the private key, allowing attackers to forge signatures as if they were you. It was discovered by Fabian Bäumer and Marcus Brinkmann of the Ruhr University Bochum. To fix this, PuTTY has […]
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In 1985, the Etak Navigator revolutionized navigation by being the world’s first practical vehicle navigation system. It utilized an innovative process called ‘augmented dead reckoning’ to match the navigation sensors with a topologically correct electronic map, a technique still used in navigation apps today. The system introduced the concept of address search and a ‘heading […]
Descent 3 source code, with the ‘1.5’ patch by Jeff Slutter and Kevin Bentley, is now available. It excludes proprietary sound and video libraries from Interplay. Effort is needed to compile, clean up code, and implement CI/CD actions. The old cutscenes may be converted with help. The code was written by a younger team, a […]
The blog talks about the author’s experience with Cosmopolitan Libc and Python, highlighting improvements in the build process. They show how to build an actually portable version of Python 2.7.18 and 3.6.14 using Cosmopolitan. The post details challenges faced during the compilation process, including issues with C extensions and threading. The author also explores adding […]
In a hidden underwater village called La Marmotta in Italy, well-preserved artifacts were discovered in 1989, including five canoes made from hollowed-out trees up to 32 feet long. Estimated to be 7,000 years old, these boats displayed advanced maritime technology. International researchers revisited the site, shedding light on the bustling Mediterranean trade suggested by the […]
This web content introduces a better adb shell that utilizes mksh options for enhanced functionality. The features include a colored prompt, keyboard shortcuts, CDPATH for easy directory navigation, ls aliases, and more. The installation process involves cloning the repository and executing a shell script. Advanced users can manually configure the shell using a startup file. […]
Kapaia solar-plus-storage facility on Kauai Island uses Tesla batteries to store energy. On 2 April 2023, an oil-fired turbine failure led to a potential blackout. However, grid-forming inverters connected to battery systems ensured stability. This event showcases a future reliant on solar and wind power, requiring rapid grid technology advancements. Grid-forming inverters are crucial for […]
The author discusses their work on an open-source implementation of Apple code signing and notarization using Rust, specifically focusing on the apple-codesign crate and rcodesign CLI tool. They highlight the ability to sign, notarize, and release Apple software from non-Apple operating systems like Linux and Windows. The post also mentions a major advancement in using […]
The author shares their journey of enhancing their Emacs setup for writing and programming with org-mode. They discuss customizing fonts, highlighting, and appearance for improved readability and visual appeal. They emphasize using different fonts for prose and code elements, along with setting up faces for specific org-mode elements. The step-by-step guide includes configuring fonts, setting […]
Microsoft AI has announced the release of WizardLM-2, an opensource large language model with improved performance in chat, reasoning, and multilingual tasks. The new family includes WizardLM-2 8x22B, 70B, and 7B, with impressive capabilities. Through innovative training methods like Evol-Instruct and AAA, WizardLM-2 achieves top-tier performance among both proprietary and opensource models. Human preference evaluations […]