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Git has come a long way in improving its functionality, but it still has a host of flaws. One major issue is its use of the deprecated sha1 cryptographic primitive, which is difficult to change due to its integration into the on-disk formats. Git’s unique data formats and structures also contribute to its complexities. Storing […]
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Austrian rail operator OeBB has revealed its new generation of sleeper trains, which have been designed in response to increasing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives to air and road travel. Night trains are experiencing a resurgence in Europe due to their low carbon footprint, prompting operators to invest in new rolling stock. OeBB, a state-owned […]
The author discusses different ways to test port connectivity from the command line. They mention that Windows users can rely on PowerShell’s Test-NetConnection cmdlet, which is a nifty tool for testing connections to a port. They also highlight the fact that Windows has included ssh and curl for a few years, so users don’t need […]
Smart programmers understand that accidental complexity in software can lead to project failure. They tend to value complexity over simplicity due to various reasons. Fred Brooks’ book “The Mythical Man-Month” highlights the two types of complexities: essential difficulties (inherent nature of software) and accidental difficulties (we create unnecessary complexity). Humans are emotional, lazy, and unpredictable, […]
A long-lost Brazilian silent film has been rediscovered after nearly a century. Amazonas, Maior Rio do Mundo (Amazon: Longest River in the World) was stolen soon after its production in 1918 and disappeared completely a decade later. It was recently found in a Czech archive and confirmed by specialists in Italy and Brazil. The film, […]
In Norway, archaeologists have discovered five gold foil figures from the Merovingian period at an excavation site near Lillehammer. The figures, which are believed to have been used as offerings or religious acts to protect a temple, are unusually intact and were found in their original placement. The temple, believed to have stood from the […]
In this web content, the author discusses the overlooked classic film, Colossus: The Forbin Project, which explores the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) taking over the world. The author highlights the timeless concepts and ideas presented in sci-fi films like Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film, released in 1970, predates the popular Terminator […]
In this web content, the author discusses the frustration and unhappiness that many people experience at work, particularly in non-stressful jobs. They highlight the gap between what is said by individuals and what is truly felt, drawing a parallel to the Japanese concept of honne-tatemae. The author criticizes the prevalence of empty statements in the […]
The author’s voice in this web content emphasizes the importance of investing immediately rather than waiting for the perfect moment to enter the market. The author uses hypothetical examples of different investment strategies to support their argument. They highlight the surprising finding that even the worst market timers in the study outperformed those who did […]
In this web content, David Popovits, an electronics repair expert, provides his insights and tips on portable recorders made by Sony, Sharp, and Aiwa. He explains that these machines are complex and delicate, consisting of numerous electronic components and mechanical parts that must all function perfectly for optimal performance. David highlights some common problems with […]