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MCST has posted download links for the latest version of the development platform for Elbrus processors: PDK "Elbrus" 4.0, on its website. The platform is freely available for PCs based on x86-64 architecture processors. It enables cross-platform development and adaptation of software. If an application has been successfully built from source code on x86-64, it should compile without issues on Elbrus.
A recent article effectively highlights trends in machine learning over the past few years. In short, the number of startups in the machine learning field has sharply declined over the last two years. So, let's analyze whether "the bubble has burst," how to move forward, and discuss the reasons behind this downturn. First, let's talk about what was the booster for this trend. How did it come about? Perhaps everyone will recall […]
A corporate conflict arose on June 10, 2019, due to the rising cost of SMS delivery to users on the VimpelCom network by Mail.RU Group. In response, Mail.RU Group stopped "servicing" direct Russian IP channels towards the VimpelCom network. Below is a brief analysis of the situation from a network engineer's perspective. Update: June 14, 2019, 18:45 — focus on Russian routes to the VimpelCom network, conclusions adjusted, additional explanations added by Sergey […]
Dear friends, in previous articles, we discussed — what wisdom teeth are and how the removal of these teeth occurs. Today, I would like to diverge a bit and talk about implantation, specifically immediate implantation — when the implant is placed directly into the socket of the extracted tooth, and about sinus lifting — increasing the volume of bone tissue […]
Security researchers from Cybereason have warned mail server administrators about a mass automated attack exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-10149) in Exim, discovered last week. During the attack, attackers gain code execution with root privileges and install malware for cryptocurrency mining on the server. According to the June automated survey, Exim holds 57.05% market share (year [...])
I can be considered a victim of training sessions. Throughout my career, I've attended more than a hundred seminars, workshops, and coaching sessions. I can affirm that not all the courses I have taken were useful, interesting, or important. Some of them were outright harmful. What motivation do HR professionals have to teach you something? […]
Catch me if you can. This is what they say to each other. Directors catch their subordinates, those catch regular employees, but no one can catch anyone else. In fact, they don’t even try. For them, the main thing is the game, the process. They go to work for this game. They will never win. I will win. Rather, I have already won. And […]
The release of Endless OS 3.6.0 has been prepared, aimed at creating an easy-to-use system where users can quickly find applications to their liking. Applications are distributed as self-contained packages in Flatpak format. The size of the provided images ranges from 2 to 16 GB. The distribution does not use traditional package managers, instead offering a minimal, atomically updatable base system, […]
Telegram founder Pavel Durov suggested that the DDoS attack on the messenger, which occurred on Wednesday and caused service disruptions, may have been carried out by the Chinese government. Durov wrote on Twitter that the DDoS attack predominantly utilized Chinese IP addresses. He also emphasized that traditionally, the largest DDoS attacks on Telegram coincide with protest events in […]
It is commonly believed that programming languages such as Rust, Erlang, Dart, and some others are the rarest in the IT world. As I select IT specialists for companies while constantly interacting with IT professionals and employers, I decided to conduct personal research to find out if this is truly the case. The information is relevant to the IT market in Russia. Data Collection For gathering information […]
Recently, I conducted a small study for Habr readers on programming languages such as Rust, Dart, and Erlang to determine how rare they are in the Russian IT market. In response to my study, I received a flood of comments and questions regarding other languages. I decided to gather all your comments and conduct another analysis. The languages included in the study were: Forth, […]
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has presented the MAlt (Microsoft Alternatives) project, aimed at moving away from Microsoft products in favor of alternative solutions based on open source software. Among the upcoming plans is the replacement of 'Skype for Business' with a solution based on an open VoIP stack and the launch of a local email service to discontinue the use of Outlook. The final […]