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In this web content, the author discusses the Vesuvius Challenge, which aims to decode and decipher ancient scrolls that were preserved through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The author explains the technical and fragile nature of the scrolls, as well as the challenges faced in reading them. They highlight the use of […]
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VirGL is a virtual 3D GPU for QEMU virtual machines, allowing the guest OS to utilize the host GPU for accelerated 3D rendering. The goal is to create a guest GPU that is completely independent from the host GPU. The virtual graphics card is based on Gallium3D concepts, making it easy to create Mesa and […]
In this web content, the author discusses a plan to stabilize Flakes and the new CLI incrementally. They explain that the command-line interface of the store-only Nix command will be stabilized first, followed by other components. The author acknowledges that while Flakes has become popular, it was initially meant to be an experimental feature and […]
deno_python is a module that seamlessly integrates deno and python. It acts as a bridge between the two languages, allowing you to pass data and execute python code within deno applications. One unique feature is that it enables access to the extensive python ecosystem while remaining native, unlike other runtimes that may not work with […]
In 1952, John Huston faced backlash from supporters of Senator Joseph McCarthy, who accused him of being a communist. Huston, however, despised bullies like McCarthy and believed in constitutional rights like freedom of speech. Disillusioned by the anti-communist hysteria in America, he decided to live in Ireland. During his time there, he met the journalist […]
In this series of blog posts, the author delves into the inner workings of the Objective-C language and runtime. Each post focuses on a specific aspect of the language and explores the details of its implementation. The author hopes that readers will find this information valuable for demystifying the language, tackling tricky bugs, and optimizing […]
In this article, we will explore various hands-on experiments using Emacs commands to sort text in different ways. We will provide concrete examples to illustrate how these commands work. Our first set of experiments focuses on sorting lines. We simulate a record for each line, representing details about different individuals. We can sort lines alphabetically […]
In this article, the author discusses the importance of following a specific reporting process when providing project status updates. He emphasizes the need to start with the punch line, which includes the objective facts without any embellishments. This approach allows the project manager to quickly grasp the most crucial information and then learn supporting details. […]
Summary: In this article, the author explores why a startup loses its spark as it scales. They discuss the enjoyable and intoxicating work experience at a well-run startup, where engineers have the freedom to talk to users, come up with ideas, and implement them quickly. However, as a company grows, the fun diminishes. Engineers have […]
In World War II, the British came up with a clever propaganda campaign to disguise their newly developed onboard radar technology. They claimed that their pilots had incredible eyesight due to consuming excessive carrots. This tactic, which I like to call a “Carrot Problem”, is used by various individuals and companies to explain their success […]