Lemmy is designed as an alternative to sites like Reddit, Lobste.rs, Raddle or Hacker News: you can subscribe to topics that interest you, post links and discussions, and then vote and comment. But there is an important difference: any user can run his own server, which, like all others, will be connected to the same “universe” called Fediverse. A user registered on [...]
Klaus Knopper presented the release of the KNOPPIX 8.6 distribution, a pioneer in the field of creating Live systems. The distribution is built on top of the original set of boot scripts and includes packages imported from Debian Stretch, with inserts from the Debian "testing" and "unstable" branches. A 4.5 GB LiveDVD build is available for download. The distribution's user shell is based on the lightweight LXDE desktop environment, […]
Typically, users expect new smartphones to improve performance compared to previous models. However, recently one of the characteristics of new iPhones and Android devices has not changed significantly. We are talking about the battery life of devices, since even the use of massive lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 5000 mAh does not significantly increase this parameter. The situation may change if there is a transition from [...]
Over the next three months, HPE specialists will conduct a series of webinars on data protection using intelligent systems, cloud storage systems, data availability, expanding the capabilities of storage networks, the Internet of things and more. You can register and learn more about each webinar below. The full list of webinars is available here. August: HPE OneView 5.0 – platform update […]
I came across another list of “10 reasons that prompted me to switch from Windows 10 to Linux” and decided to make my own list of what I don’t like about Windows 10, the OS that I use today. I have no plans to switch to Linux in the foreseeable future, but this does not mean at all that I am happy with everything that changes in the operating […]
TL;DR: Newbie saw Haiku for the first time, trying to port some programs from the Linux world. My first Haiku port, packaged in its hpkg format I recently discovered Haiku, a surprisingly good operating system for PCs. Today I will learn how to port new programs to this operating system. The main focus is the description of the first experience of transition to [...]
A new version of the version control system has been released. It contains 505 changes relative to the previous one - 2.22. One of the main changes is that the actions performed by the git checkout command are divided between two commands: git switch and git restore. More changes: Updated git rebase helper commands to remove unused code. The git update-server-info command will not rewrite a file if it […]
On September 24, The Surge 2 will return players to a dark world of dystopia and brutal melee combat on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The developers reported that the project went gold, so no delays are expected. Over the past month, various media outlets and some well-known bloggers have had the opportunity to delve into the depths of the city of Jericho, slicing and maiming various […]
Developers from the CI Games studio have decided on the release date for the sniper shooter Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts: the game will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 22. Although the project already has a page on the Steam store, it is not yet possible to place a pre-order. It is also not yet possible to make purchases in console stores. Not much is known about the plot of the new product, [...]
Game studio Frozenbyte has published a video with a 15-minute demonstration of the gameplay of the space simulator Starbase. In it, the developers showed battles on ships, as well as battles with weapons in their hands in the middle of space. Starbase is a multiplayer online game set in a space setting. The main task for players will be the construction of spaceships and stations. To do this, they will need to extract resources, engage […]
At the very end of May this year, Intel announced a new flagship desktop processor, the Core i9-9900KS, which will go on sale only in the fourth quarter. In the meantime, a record of testing a system with this chip was found in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark database, due to which it can be compared with the regular Core i9-9900K. To begin with, let us remind you that [...]
According to online sources, Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei sent a letter calling for a major reorganization to all employees of the company. The letter noted that Huawei must “reorganize” within 3-5 years to develop a mode of operation that allows it to cope with US sanctions. Among other things, the message states that […]
