Oracle has formed a new branch of the MySQL database management system, version 9.6.0. Builds of MySQL Community Server 9.6.0 are prepared for all major distributions of Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, and Windows. In accordance with the release model introduced in 2023, MySQL 9.6 is classified as an 'Innovation' branch. Innovation branches are recommended for those who want earlier access to new functionality, with releases published every 3 months […]
Raymond Chen from Microsoft explained why holding down the Shift key during a reboot helped Windows 95 start faster than a full reboot of the computer. When receiving the EW_RESTARTWINDOWS command with the Shift key pressed, the 16-bit ExitWindows function would terminate the 16-bit Windows kernel, followed by the termination of the 32-bit virtual memory manager, and then the processor […]
The release of the web browser Pale Moon 34.0.0 has been published, diverging from the Firefox codebase to ensure higher performance, maintain a classic interface, minimize memory consumption, and provide enhanced customization options. Builds of Pale Moon are created for Windows and Linux (x86_64). The project code is distributed under the MPLv2 (Mozilla Public License). The project adheres to a classic interface organization, avoiding a transition to […]
A vulnerability has been discovered in the telnetd server from the GNU InetUtils package, allowing connections as any user, including the root user, without password verification. A CVE identifier has not yet been assigned. The vulnerability has been present since InetUtils version 1.9.3 (2015) and remains unpatched in the current release 2.7.0. A fix is available in the form of patches (1, 2). The issue arises because the password verification process […]
As developers collaborate across geographically dispersed locations to design, develop, and implement scalable web applications, online software engineering projects have gained popularity. Strong hosting solutions that can manage fluctuating workloads and ongoing integration processes are essential to these projects. Virtual Private Servers (VPS) have become the environment of choice for software engineers among all the […]