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Determinate Systems has released the Magic Nix Cache, a GitHub Action that can significantly accelerate Nix-related workflows. Nix builds can be slow due to the dependency tree realized by Nix, but Nix is good at caching. The Magic Nix Cache, written in Rust, uses a GitHub Actions Cache API, enabling it to cache all Nix […]
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Learn how to use dexec, a simple script that streamlines the process of accessing and interacting with Docker containers. This bash script automates the steps required to execute commands within a running container, eliminating the need to remember complex Docker commands. It works by searching for the container name provided as the first argument, and […]
A team of researchers from Stanford University and icddr,b have identified that turmeric from Bangladesh is contaminated with lead. Turmeric is widely used in the country to give a yellow color to curries, clothes, traditional cosmetics, medicine, and insect repellent. After three years of research, the team identified that lead in turmeric and industrial pigments […]
4D Toys has released a Mega-Update that includes features that were frequently requested by players. A major challenge in adding new elements to the game is the custom interfaces required for the VR, mouse/keyboard, and touchscreen versions. However, the update includes rotating arbitrary 3D slices in 4D, projecting the 2D faces of 4D objects, structures […]
This web content discusses the Enigma M4 message, P1030680, which is being decrypted by the Enigma@Home project. The message consists of a ciphertext and preliminary interpretation, but the plaintext and final interpretation remain unknown. Dan Girard’s analysis of the message revealed that the operator made a mistake and did not check the Zuteilungsliste. He assumed […]
The author of this web content is frustrated with the current state of cloud-oriented programming, saying that developers have lost track of what a great developer experience looks like as cloud applications have become more complex. They want to focus on creating value for their users and be independent, as well as having instant feedback […]
OPNsense is a free and open-source network security solution that offers everything you need to protect your network and more. The stateful firewall includes support for IPv4, IPv6, and live view on blocked or passed traffic, while the multi-WAN capability, including load balancing and failover support, provides a seamless and high-availability connection. OPNsense also features […]
Folia, a fork of Minecraft server software Paper, has implemented a regionalized multithreading system as a solution to player capacity limitations faced by traditional servers. The system allows for better CPU resource utilization and improved performance. A test was conducted to analyze Folia’s performance under various conditions on regular hardware and configurations without using absurdly […]
In this article, we dive into the practical implementation of containerization using Docker, Linux namespaces, cgroups, and chroot. While Docker offers many features like container orchestration, networking, and extensive tooling, this article focuses on building a basic container environment from scratch to gain a deeper understanding of how containerization works. We start by setting up […]
Red Hat’s recent decision to put the source code for their Enterprise Linux distribution behind a paywall has caused controversy in the open-source community. The move seems to be aimed at choking out downstream distros like Rocky, Alma, and Oracle Linux, hoping to force users to sign up for a Red Hat subscription. Many CentOS […]