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The release of NGINX Unit 1.10 application server has taken place, which develops a solution for running web applications in various programming languages (Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Go, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java). Under NGINX Unit, multiple applications in different programming languages can run simultaneously, with startup parameters that can be changed dynamically without the need to edit configuration files and restart. Code […]
During the gaming exhibition gamescom 2019, developers from 4A Games presented a trailer and launched the first expansion "Two Colonels" for their action game Metro Exodus. But that's not all the news related to the "Metro" universe created by Dmitry Alexeyevich Glukhovsky. During a broadcast on the TV-3 channel on VKontakte (followed by Instagram), the writer announced the preparation of the film "Metro 2033." […]
I often get asked questions about how to start a career in IT, and first and foremost, it's my fellow Nigerians who ask. Most of these questions don't have a universal answer, but I think if I outline a general approach to debuting in IT, it could be helpful. Is it necessary to know how to code? A large part of the questions I receive […]
The Linux Foundation has presented the eighth release of the AGL UCB (Automotive Grade Linux Unified Code Base) distribution, which develops a universal platform for use in various automotive subsystems, from dashboards to in-car infotainment systems. The distribution is based on the developments from the Tizen, GENIVI, and Yocto projects. The graphical environment is based on Qt, Wayland, and the Weston IVI Shell project developments. […]
Dell introduced a rather intriguing new product at the Gamescom 2019 exhibition held in Cologne, Germany — the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra all-in-one desktop computer. The main feature of this device is its modular design. All electronic components are hidden inside a special block located in the area of the stand. As a result, over time, users will be able to upgrade the system simply by changing the module […]
If you're reading this article, you are likely familiar with the opportunities that come with using an API (Application Programming Interface). By integrating one of many open APIs into your application, you can enhance its functionality or complement it with necessary data. But what if you have developed a unique feature that you want to share with the community? The answer is simple: you need to […]
You enter a dimly lit corridor, where you encounter destitute souls tormented by pain and suffering. But there will be no peace for them here, for behind each door lies even more torment and fear, filling every cell of their bodies and overwhelming all their thoughts. You approach one of the doors, behind which a hellish scraping is heard and […]
The release of the free antivirus package ClamAV 0.101.4 has been formed, addressing a vulnerability (CVE-2019-12900) in the implementation of the bzip2 archive unpacker, which could lead to overwriting memory areas outside the allocated buffer when processing an excessive number of selectors. The new version also blocks a workaround for creating non-recursive "zip bombs," protection against which was proposed in the previous release. The previously added protection […]
An update to the Solaris 11.4 SRU 12 operating system has been released, offering a series of fixes and enhancements for the Solaris 11.4 branch. To install the proposed fixes included in the update, simply execute the command ‘pkg update’. In this new release: The GCC compiler set has been updated to version 9.1; A new branch of Python 3.7 (3.7.3) has been added. Previously, Python 3.5 was shipped. New features have been added […]
The Qt Project has introduced a version of the framework for microcontrollers and low-power devices — Qt for MCUs. Among the advantages of this project is the ability to create graphical applications for microcontrollers using the familiar API and developer tools that are also used to create full-fledged GUIs for desktop systems. The interface for microcontrollers is created using not only the C++ API but also QML with widgets […]
The release of the Ninth Platform (p9) has been introduced — a new stable branch of the ALT repositories based on the Sisyphus free software repository. The platform is intended for the development, testing, distribution, updating, and support of complex solutions across a wide range — from embedded devices to enterprise servers and data centers; it is created and developed by the ALT Linux Team, supported by the "Basalt SPO" company. ALT p9 contains repositories […]
The UBports project, which took on the development of the Ubuntu Touch mobile platform after Canonical disassociated from it, has released OTA-10 (over-the-air) firmware update for all officially supported smartphones and tablets that were equipped with Ubuntu-based firmware. The update is aimed at smartphones OnePlus One, Fairphone 2, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013, Meizu […]