Author: ProHoster

He jumped: the SpaceX interplanetary rocket prototype made a test jump

The Starjump, with its turret torn off by the wind, made its first jump with a Raptor engine, as Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX, happily announced on his Twitter feed. The cone of the prototype was torn off during a hurricane back in January. For the test jump, it was decided not to restore it. In addition, Starhopper, as the prototype of the future Starship super-heavy rocket was called, […]

ISS-module "Nauka" will help in testing advanced equipment for satellites

The state corporation Roscosmos, as reported by the online publication RIA Novosti, shared plans to launch the multifunctional laboratory module (MLM) “Nauka” into orbit. Let us recall that the launch dates for MLM were revised many times due to various difficulties. The module is now scheduled to be sent into space in 2020. To launch the unit, as reported in Roscosmos, a special Proton-M launch vehicle with increased payload capacity will be used. Except […]

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces. Part 2: Abstraction: Process (translation)

Introduction to operating systems Hi, Habr! I would like to bring to your attention a series of articles-translations of one interesting literature in my opinion - OSTEP. This material discusses quite deeply the work of unix-like operating systems, namely, work with processes, various schedulers, memory, and other similar components that make up a modern OS. You can see the original of all materials here. […]

Webinar - Authentication and ES in VDI environments using Dell thin clients and JaCarta dongles

Aladdin R.D and Dell invite you to a technical webinar "Authentication and electronic signature in terminal environments using Dell thin clients and JaCarta dongles". The webinar will take place on April 9 at 11:00 Moscow time. As part of the webinar, Dell system engineer Alexander Tarasov will talk about solutions for terminal access and cloud computing (Microsoft, VMware, Citrix) […]

Release of the hierarchical address book, updated Zimbra Docs and other new items in Zimbra 8.8.12

Just the other day, Zimbra Collaboration Suite 8.8.12 was released. Like any minor update, the new version of Zimbra does not contain any revolutionary changes, but it boasts innovations that can greatly improve the usability of Zimbra in enterprises. One such innovation was the stable release of the Hierarchical Address Book. Recall that to join the Hierarchical Address Book beta test […]

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces. Part 2: Abstraction: Process (translation)

Introduction to operating systems Hi, Habr! I would like to bring to your attention a series of articles-translations of one interesting literature in my opinion - OSTEP. This material discusses quite deeply the work of unix-like operating systems, namely, work with processes, various schedulers, memory, and other similar components that make up a modern OS. You can see the original of all materials here. […]

How much will a Google Stadia subscription cost?

The press is wondering how much the Google Stadia cloud gaming service will cost. The Wired edition suggests a price of 10-15 pounds ($13-20), similar to the cost of Netflix, and in this article, the CEO and founder of the Playkey cloud gaming platform, Egor Guryev, will analyze how realistic this scenario is. Let's give him the floor. We have been working in the field of cloud gaming for many years and […]

How to Deploy SAP HANA: Understanding the Different Methods

SAP HANA is a popular in-memory DBMS that includes storage services (Data Warehouse) and analytics, built-in middleware, an application server, a platform for customizing or developing new utilities. By eliminating the delays of traditional DBMS with SAP HANA, you can greatly increase the performance of systems, transaction processing (OLTP) and business intelligence (OLAP). You can deploy SAP HANA in Appliance and TDI modes (if […]

Super Meat Boy Forever won't be released until the end of the month

Team Meat studio promised to release a sequel to Super Meat Boy in April, but still will not have time to complete the project on time. The developers announced the postponement of the release date on their Twitter. “We've been making the final improvements to Super Meat Boy Forever at record speed while maintaining our health and sanity. We will continue to work at the same pace, so […]

In Win launches Sirius Loop ASL120 case fan with customizable RGB lighting

The In Win company is primarily known for its cases, but this manufacturer also offers some other components. The next new product in the In Win range is the Sirius Loop ASL120 case fans, which stand out for their design with ring RGB backlighting. The new fan is made in a 120 mm form factor. It is built on a plain bearing with an extended service life (Long lifespan […]

Powerful smartphone Redmi Pro 2 can get a retractable camera

Network sources have released a new piece of information about the flagship Redmi smartphone, which is expected to use the high-performance Snapdragon 855 processor. Recently, we recall that Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was spotted with some smartphones that have not yet been officially presented. According to rumors, one of them is the Redmi device on the Snapdragon 855 platform. Now it is reported […]

Facebook says goodbye to Windows Phone

The social network Facebook is saying goodbye to its family of Windows Phone apps and will soon remove them completely. This includes Messenger, Instagram, and the Facebook app itself. A company representative confirmed this to Engadget. Their support will reportedly end on April 30th. After this date, users will have to make do with the browser. It is important to note that we are talking specifically about removing programs from the app store […]