Author: ProHoster

PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.2 Release

The release of the authoritative DNS server PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.2, designed for organizing the delivery of DNS zones, took place. According to the project developers, PowerDNS Authoritative Server serves approximately 30% of the total number of domains in Europe (if we consider only domains with DNSSEC signatures, then 90%). The project code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. PowerDNS Authoritative Server provides the ability to store domain information […]

Love the Goat

How do you like your boss? What do you think about him? Darling and honey? Petty tyrant? A true leader? Complete nerd? Handy moron? Oh God, what kind of man? I did the math and I’ve had twenty bosses in my life. Among them were heads of departments, deputy directors, general directors, and business owners. Naturally, everyone can be given some definition, not always a censorship one. Some left […]

Linux From Scratch 9.0 Released

The authors of Linux From Scratch presented a new version 9.0 of their wonderful book. It is important to note the transition to the new glibc-2.30 and gcc-9.2.0. Package versions are synchronized with BLFS, which now has elogind added to allow the addition of Gnome. Source: linux.org.ru

New releases of I2P anonymous network 0.9.42 and i2pd 2.28 C++ client

The release of the anonymous network I2P 0.9.42 and the C++ client i2pd 2.28.0 is available. Let us recall that I2P is a multi-layer anonymous distributed network operating on top of the regular Internet, actively using end-to-end encryption, guaranteeing anonymity and isolation. In the I2P network, you can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and email, exchange files and organize P2P networks. The basic I2P client is written […]

Release of the hypervisor for embedded devices ACRN 1.2, developed by the Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation presented the release of a specialized hypervisor ACRN 1.2, designed for use in embedded technology and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The hypervisor code is based on Intel's lightweight hypervisor for embedded devices and is distributed under the BSD license. The hypervisor is written with an eye to readiness for real-time tasks and suitability for use in mission-critical […]

LG is designing a smartphone with a wrap display

LetsGoDigital has discovered LG's patent documentation for a new smartphone with a large flexible display. Information about the device is published on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). As you can see in the images, the novelty will receive a wrapper display that will encircle the body. By expanding this panel, users can transform a smartphone into a small tablet. Curiously, the screen can […]

OPPO Reno 2Z and Reno 2F smartphones are equipped with a periscope camera

In addition to the Reno 2 smartphone with a Shark Fin camera, OPPO introduced the Reno 2Z and Reno 2F devices, which received a selfie module made in the form of a periscope. Both new items are endowed with a Full HD + AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels. Protection against damage is provided by durable Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The front camera is endowed with a 16-megapixel sensor. A quadruple camera is installed at the back: it […]

Why DevOps is needed and who are DevOps specialists

When an application doesn't work, the last thing you want to hear from your colleagues is the phrase “the problem is on your side.” As a result, users suffer – and they don’t care which part of the team is responsible for the breakdown. DevOps culture emerged precisely to bring development and support together around a shared responsibility for the end product. What practices are included in [...]

Console Roguelike in C++

Introduction “Linux is not for games!” - an outdated phrase: now there are many wonderful games specifically for this wonderful system. But still, sometimes you want something special that would suit you... And I decided to create this special thing. Basics I won't show and tell you all the code (it's not very interesting) - just the main points. 1.Character Here […]

Star Citizen's Squadron 42 single-player beta has been delayed by three months

Cloud Imperium Games has announced that Staggered Development will affect both Star Citizen and Squadron 42. However, due to the transition to this development model, the Squadron 42 beta start date has been delayed by 12 weeks. Staggered Development involves spreading multiple development teams between different release dates. This allows you to enter into such a rhythm when […]