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Vifm is a console file manager with Vim-like modal control and some ideas borrowed from the email client mutt. This version expands support for managing removable devices, adds some new display features, merges two separate Vim plugins into one, and brings a number of smaller improvements. Key changes include the addition of file previews in the right column of Miller; a macro has been added […]
Nixery is a Docker-compatible container registry capable of creating container images with Nix. Currently, the main focus is on targeted creation of container images. Nixery supports on-demand image creation based on image names. Each package that a user includes in the image is specified as a component path name. Path components reference top-level keys in nixpkgs […]
The release of the lightweight web browser Midori 9 has taken place, developed by members of the Xfce project based on the WebKit2 engine and GTK3 library. The browser's core is written in Vala. The project code is distributed under the LGPLv2.1 license. Binary builds have been prepared for Linux (snap) and Android. The formation of builds for Windows and macOS has been temporarily halted. Key innovations in Midori 9: The start page now displays icons […]
Hello, Habr! For over 3 years, I have been teaching SQL in various training centers, and one of my observations is that students learn and understand SQL better when they are given tasks, rather than just being told about the possibilities and theoretical foundations. In this article, I will share my list of tasks that I provide […]
In March, developers from the Russian studio Battlestate Games presented the first episode of the series "Raid" with live actors, based on the multiplayer shooter Escape from Tarkov. This clip turned out to be quite popular — as of now, almost 900,000 people have viewed it on YouTube. After 4 months, fans of the game got the opportunity to watch the second series: The clip tells about […]
In a recent update (2.3-3ubuntu9.4) in Ubuntu 18.04, the normal operation of the DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) system, used for building third-party kernel modules after a Linux kernel update, has been disrupted. A sign of the problem is the message output "\/usr\/sbin\/dkms: line### find_module: command not found" during manual module installation, or suspiciously differing sizes of initrd.*.dkms and the newly created initrd (this can be checked by users of unattended-upgrade). […]
The first unofficial firmware of the LineageOS platform has been released for the Nintendo Switch console, allowing the use of an Android environment on the console instead of the stock FreeBSD-based environment. The firmware is based on LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1) builds for NVIDIA Shield TV devices, which, like the Nintendo Switch, are based on the NVIDIA Tegra X1 SoC. Portable mode operation is supported (output to the built-in […]
After almost two years of development, a release of the free 3D modeling suite Blender 2.80 has been published, which became one of the most significant releases in the project's history. Major innovations include: A radically redesigned user interface that has become more familiar for users experienced in other graphic packages. A new dark theme has been proposed, along with familiar panels featuring a modern set of icons instead of text […]
"Work fills the time allotted to it." Parkinson's Law If you are not a British civil servant from 1958, there's no need to follow this law. No work is required to take all the time set aside for it. A few words about the law Cyril Northcote Parkinson was a British historian and brilliant satirist. The quote, which is often taken seriously and referred to as a law, begins an essay published […]
Purism has published the full specifications for the Librem 5. Key hardware and features: Processor: i.MX8M (4 cores, 1.5GHz), GPU supports OpenGL/ES 3.1, Vulkan, OpenCL 1.2; RAM: 3 GB; Internal storage: 32 GB eMMC; MicroSD slot (supports memory cards up to 2 TB); 5.7" IPS TFT display with a resolution of 720×1440; Removable battery 3500 mAh; Wi-Fi: 802.11abgn (2.4GHz + […]
1. Learn to Google Being a programmer means learning how to find answers to your questions. By mastering the art of effective Googling, you will save a lot of time spent on development. 2. Promise less, but deliver more than promised It's better to inform your team that a task will take three weeks and complete it in two, rather than the other way around. By following this principle, you will build trust […]
The Linux kernel 5.3 includes changes that add extra protection for ioctl calls related to the floppy driver, which has been marked as abandoned, indicating that testing will cease. The driver is considered outdated, as it is hard to find functioning hardware for testing — all modern external drives typically use USB interfaces. Meanwhile, […]
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