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Google is advancing the Soong build system, which aims to replace the old Android platform build scripts based on the make utility. Soong proposes the use of simple declarative descriptions of module build rules specified in files with the '.bp' (blueprints) extension. The file format is similar to JSON and closely mirrors the syntax and semantics of Bazel build files. The code is written in Go […]
The release of rclone version 1.50 has been published. This utility is an alternative to rsync, intended for copying and synchronizing data between a local system and various cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Amazon Drive, S3, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, One Drive, Swift, Hubic, Cloudfiles, Google Cloud Storage, Mail.ru Cloud, and Yandex.Disk. The project's code is written in Go and is distributed under the […]
Quora: What can be considered the most amazing thing that computers have made possible? Alan Kay: I am still trying to learn to think better. I believe the answer will be very similar to the response to the question 'what is the most surprising thing that writing (and then the printing press) made possible.' It's not that writing and printing enabled a completely different kind […]
A year ago, I was learning C, mastering GTK, and during that process, I wrote a wrapper for Wine to simplify many tedious setup tasks. Now, I don't have the time or energy to finish the project, but it included a convenient feature for adapting the Wine theme to the current GTK3 theme, which I extracted into a separate console utility. I know there's a 'mimicry' feature in Wine-staging for the GTK theme, […]
The Linux kernel has one weak spot: poor testing. One of the main signs that changes are on the way is that KernelCI, the automated Linux kernel testing environment, is becoming part of the Linux Foundation project. At a recent Linux Kernel Plumbers meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the hottest topics was how to improve and automate Linux kernel testing. […]
The release of three new products of version 9.0 based on the Ninth ALT platform (p9 Vaccinium) has occurred: 'Alt Workstation 9', 'Alt Server 9', and 'Alt Education 9'. In creating the OS 'Alt' version 9.0 distributions for a wide range of hardware platforms, the developers focused on the needs of corporate clients, educational institutions, and individuals. Domestic operating systems are available simultaneously […]
Three new products of version 9.0 based on the Ninth ALT platform (p9 Vaccinium) have been released: 'Alt Workstation 9', 'Alt Server 9', and 'Alt Education 9'. When creating the OS 'Alt' version 9.0 distributions for a wide range of hardware platforms, the developers focused on the needs of corporate clients, educational institutions, and individuals. One of the main trends in modern development […]
After a year of development, a new stable branch of the open communication platform Asterisk 17 has been released. This platform is used for deploying software PBX systems, voice communication systems, VoIP gateways, organizing IVR systems (voice menus), voicemail, teleconferencing, and call centers. The project's source code is available under the GPLv2 license. Asterisk 17 is classified as a version with regular support, with updates being generated for it for two […]
Good day, dear reader. If you're familiar with my story of moving to Bangkok, I think you'll be interested to hear another tale. In early April 2019, I moved to the best city on Earth — Sydney. Take your cozy chair, brew a warm cup of tea, and welcome to the post where you'll find […]
ESET has announced the release of new versions of its NOD32 Antivirus and NOD32 Internet Security products, designed to protect devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android from malware and online threats. The new generation of ESET's protective solutions features more effective tools to counter modern cyber threats, along with increased reliability and speed. Developers have focused special attention on […]
Information has been published about 10 vulnerabilities in the Xen hypervisor, five of which (CVE-2019-17341, CVE-2019-17342, CVE-2019-17340, CVE-2019-17346, CVE-2019-17343) potentially allow for escaping the current guest environment and escalating privileges. One vulnerability (CVE-2019-17347) enables an unprivileged process to gain control over the processes of other users in the same guest system, while the remaining four (CVE-2019-17344, CVE-2019-17345, CVE-2019-17348, CVE-2019-17351) allow for […]
The publication "Kommersant" reported, citing its sources, that the Apple TV+ streaming service, as could be expected based on promotional materials, will not feature a Russian dub. Russian subscribers to the service, which is set to launch on November 1, can only expect localization in the form of subtitles. Apple has yet to clarify this issue, but all trailers indicate […]
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