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On December 22, a new version of the popular free planetarium Stellarium was released, visualizing a realistic night sky as if you were viewing it with the naked eye or through binoculars or a telescope. A total of about 100 changes have been made compared to the previous version. Among the key changes, direct support for ASCOM in the telescope control plugin can be highlighted […]
After a 24-hour pause, Microsoft has restored the operation of the previously forcedly blocked GitHub repository for Visual Studio Code (the source code editor developed by Microsoft for Windows, Linux, and macOS, distributed as open source but under a non-free license). The issue arose due to SantaGate—a complaint regarding an 'Easter egg' feature in the editor's interface featuring a Santa Claus hat, along with about 50 other complaints about […]
An update to the Solaris 11.4 OS, SRU 16 (Support Repository Update), has been released, introducing a series of further fixes and improvements for the Solaris 11.4 branch. To install the suggested fixes from the update, simply run the command ‘pkg update’. In the new release: Oracle VM Server for SPARC has been updated to version 3.6.2. The add-vsan-dev command has been enhanced with support for migrating domains with guest […
Gentoo developers are discussing the provision of universal packages with the Linux kernel that do not require manual configuration of parameters during compilation and are similar to the kernel packages provided in traditional binary distributions. An example of a problem that arises from the manual tweaking of kernel parameters practiced in Gentoo is the lack of a unified set of default options that guarantees functionality after an update (when manually configured, […
Quantum computers and quantum computing are new buzzwords that have entered our information space alongside artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other high-tech terms. However, I still haven't been able to find material on the internet that puts together the puzzle in my head titled 'how quantum computers work.' Yes, there are many great works in […]
An update to the Windows EducationPack 19.11 has been prepared, which includes 70 open educational and scientific applications for the Windows operating system, as well as programs for organizing, managing, and controlling the educational process. The pack may be useful for schools (including elementary classes), lyceums, and higher education institutions. The pack is offered for free download in the form of images of three DVD discs. The new release […]
Reatom 1.0.0 has been released, a state manager for web applications that operate under the flux model. The project can serve as an alternative to Redux. The code is written in JavaScript and is distributed under the MIT license. The project author is Artyom Arutyunyan. Key features include: Continuity of the Redux ecosystem; Type safety and good type inference; Optimized subscriber notifications; Ease of testing; Lazy computations (only when subscribers are present); […]
Earlier this year, LCG Entertainment resurrected the Telltale Games brand. Now that the studio's first project, AdHoc — The Wolf Among Us 2, has been unveiled, more details about the revival of the renowned developers have come to light. In an interview with IGN, LCG Entertainment CEO Jaimie Ottilie explained the differences between the old and new Telltale. According to him […]
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 and the mobile OS Windows 10 Mobile (1709). On the same day, support for tests 3DMark 11, PCMark 7, Powermark, 3DMark Cloud Gate, and 3DMark Ice Storm from UL Benchmarks is also expected to cease. In addition to the lack of new patches, the test packages will also become free, just like others […]
"An idea is worth nothing" — this mantra is likely familiar to every game designer. What matters are the concept and execution. It is only on paper or on a computer screen that an idea begins to take on meaning and form. I wondered: are there any basic principles for transforming an idea into a concept? Inside is a translation with a brief theory and practical advice for everyone who is waiting […]
Mozilla has decided to switch to a decentralized communication service for developers, built using the open Matrix platform. The Matrix server will be hosted using the Modular.im hosting service. Matrix is recognized as optimal for Mozilla developers' communication, as it is an open project not tied to centralized servers or proprietary developments, uses open standards, ensures end-to-end encryption, supports search, and provides unlimited […]
The release of Alpine Linux 3.11 has taken place, a minimalist distribution built on the Musl system library and the BusyBox utility set. The distribution features heightened security requirements and is built with Stack Smashing Protection (SSP). OpenRC is used as the initialization system, and its own package manager apk is employed for package management. Alpine is used for creating official Docker container images. Bootable […]
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