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Release of MirageOS 3.6, a platform for running applications on top of a hypervisor

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The MirageOS 3.6 project has been released, allowing the creation of operating systems for one application, in which the application is delivered as a self-contained “unikernel” that can be executed without the use of operating systems, a separate OS kernel and any layers. The OCaml language is used to develop applications. The project code is distributed under the free ISC license. All the low-level functionality inherent to the operating system is implemented in the form of a library attached to […]

Alpine 3.10.3

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The next version of Alpine Linux 3.10.3 has been released - a distribution kit on musl + Busybox + OpenRC, convenient for embedded systems and virtual machines. Builds have been released for 7 architectures: x86_64, x86, armhf, aarch64, armv7, ppc64le and s390x. As usual, in 8 variants, from 35 MB for virtual machines to 420 MB extended. There are no significant changes other than updating versions. Updated packages […]

How to "Learn to Learn" - Tips, Tricks, and Research

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Part 1. “Obvious” tips Most of the recommendations for those who want to study better look rather banal: in addition to attending lectures and doing homework, it is important to eat right, lead a healthy lifestyle, get enough sleep, and monitor your daily routine. All this is certainly good, but how exactly can these truisms help a student? How to organize your daily routine so that you can get more done and [...]

Release of Pacman 5.2 package manager

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A release of the Pacman 5.2 package manager used in the Arch Linux distribution is available. Among the changes we can highlight: Support for delta updates has been completely removed, allowing only changes to be downloaded. The feature has been removed due to the discovery of a vulnerability (CVE-2019-18183) that allows arbitrary commands to be launched in the system when using unsigned databases. For an attack, it is necessary for the user to download files prepared by the attacker with a database and delta update. Delta update support […]

GNOME raises donations to fight patent trolls

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A month ago, Rothschild Patent Imaging LLC filed a patent lawsuit against the GNOME Foundation for patent infringement in the Shotwell photo manager. Rothschild Patent Imaging LLC offered to pay the GNOME Foundation a sum "into five figures" to drop the lawsuit and license Shotwell to continue developing it. GNOME states: "Agreeing to this would be easier and worth […]

How to “Learn to Learn” – Improving Mindfulness

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We previously shared the research behind popular advice about how to “learn how to learn.” Metacognitive processes and the usefulness of “margin scribbling” were then discussed. In the third part, we told you how to train your memory “according to science.” By the way, we talked about memory separately here and here, and we also looked into how to “learn from flashcards.” Today we will discuss concentration, [...]

Saber Interactive buys Lichdom Battlemage developer Bigmoon Entertainment

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Saber Interactive has been doing especially well this year. In May, the shooter World War Z sold more than two million copies. And id Software producer Tim Willits announced that he will join Saber Interactive in August. Now the list has been expanded with the purchase of a Portuguese studio. Saber Interactive announced the acquisition of Bigmoon Entertainment, […]

EMEAA Chart: FIFA 20 Holds First Place in Sales for Third Week in a Row

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Sports simulator FIFA 20 once again topped the EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa) chart in the week ending October 13, 2019. The chart takes into account copies sold in digital and retail stores, as well as their total number. In addition, FIFA 20 took first place in terms of sales in monetary terms. For the third week in a row, FIFA 20 is […]

Video: choosing a character's role and rave reviews from the press in The Outer Worlds release trailer

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Obsidian Entertainment, together with the publishing house Private Division, have published a release trailer for the RPG The Outer Worlds. It focuses on the choice of the role of the main character, which determines the style of play, appearance and other characteristics. The video also shows rave reviews about the project from various gaming publications. At the beginning of the video, viewers are shown an image of the main character, [...]

The Linux on DeX app will no longer be supported

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One of the features of Samsung smartphones and tablets is the Linux on DeX application. It allows you to run a full-fledged Linux OS on mobile devices connected to a large screen. At the end of 2018, the program was already able to run Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. But it looks like that's all it will be. Samsung announced the end of support for Linux on DeX, although it did not specify […]

Google is shutting down its own Daydream VR platform

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Google has officially announced the end of support for its own virtual reality platform, Daydream. Yesterday there was an official presentation of the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones, which do not support the Daydream VR platform. Starting today, Google will stop selling Daydream View headsets. Moreover, the company has no plans to support the platform in future Android devices. Such a step is unlikely [...]

Stellaris: Federations expansion is dedicated to diplomatic power

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Paradox Interactive has announced an addition to the Stellaris global strategy called Federations. The Federations expansion is all about the game's diplomacy. With it, you can achieve absolute power over the galaxy without a single battle. The add-on expands the federation system, opening up valuable rewards for its members. In addition, it will introduce such a thing as a galactic community - a union of space empires, within which all […]

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