On May 22, the new version of the openSUSE Leap 15.1 distribution was released. This version features a completely updated graphics stack. Although this release uses the 4.12 kernel, it has backported support for graphics hardware relevant to the 4.19 kernel (including improved support for the AMD Vega chipset). Starting with Leap 15.1, Network Manager will be used […]
On May 16, after four years of development, a new stable version of OpenSCAD – 2019.05 was released. OpenSCAD is a non-interactive 3D CAD program, somewhat like a 3D compiler that generates a model based on a script written in a special programming language. OpenSCAD is well-suited for 3D printing and for automatically generating a large number of similar models based on a given set of parameters. Full usage requires […]
It's an important day for Red Hat, the Russian open source community, and all involved – Jim Whitehurst's book "Open Organization: The Passion that Yields Results" has been released in Russian. It vividly and thoroughly describes how we at Red Hat pave the way for the best ideas and the most talented people, as well as how to avoid getting lost in chaos and unite [...].
A new series of vulnerabilities has been found in Windows that allows access to the system. A user under the pseudonym SandBoxEscaper presented exploits for three vulnerabilities at once. The first allows a user to elevate privileges in the system using the task scheduler. An authorized user has the opportunity to elevate their rights to system level. The second vulnerability affects the Windows error reporting service. This allows attackers to exploit it [...].
Codemasters has announced the development of a sequel to one of its most popular series—GRID. The new racing simulator will be released on September 13, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Although this will be the fourth installment in the series, the developers chose not to include a number in the title, simply naming the simulator GRID. "Get ready for intense racing competitions on city streets [...].
The developers of the Python project have published a proposal (PEP 594) for a significant cleanup of the standard library. The removal from the Python standard library includes not only explicitly outdated and specialized features, but also components that have architectural issues and cannot be unified across all platforms. For example, it is proposed to exclude modules like crypt from the standard library due to their unavailability on Windows […]
In the comments to a recent article, you asked many questions about the new version of our Windows Terminal. Today we will try to answer some of them. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we've heard (and still hear), along with official answers: including about the replacement of PowerShell and how to get started […]
Disclaimer: This note is for entertainment purposes only. Its content density is low. It was written "for myself". Lyrical introduction: The file dump in our organization runs on a VMware ESXi 6 virtual machine under Windows Server 2016. And it's not just a dump. It's a file exchange server between structural units: here we have collaboration, project documentation, and folders […]
At the beginning of the month, the JMAP protocol, developed under the auspices of the IETF, was actively discussed on Hacker News. We decided to talk about why it was needed and how it works. / PxHere / PD What’s wrong with IMAP? The IMAP protocol was introduced in 1986. Many things described in the standard are no longer relevant today. For example, the protocol can return […]
Without the recommended three years of practical experience *Note: This article pertains to the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification exam, which was valid until March 29, 2019. Since then, some changes have been made — they are described in the 'Additional' section* Google hoodie: check. Serious expression: check. Photo from the video version of this article on YouTube. Want to get a new hoodie like the one in my photo? Or maybe you're interested in the certificate […]
Google developers posted a message on Twitter stating that there are currently issues with indexing new content in the search engine. This leads to situations where users cannot find recently published materials. The problem was identified yesterday, and it is most clearly demonstrated when the search filter is set to display records from […]
Today, I will tell you about an interesting device. It can heat a room when placed under a window, just like any other electric convection heater. It can also heat 'smartly', according to any conceivable or inconceivable scenarios. It can easily manage the smart home itself. You can also play on it and (oh, the cosmos!) even work. (caution, a lot of large photos below) The front side of the device features […]