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The release of the unique console file manager nnn 2.5 has taken place, suitable for use on low-powered devices with limited resources. In addition to tools for navigating files and directories, it includes a disk space usage analyzer, an interface for launching programs, and a batch file renaming system. The project's code is written in C using the curses library and […]
The release of Firejail 0.9.60 has been announced, which is a project aimed at developing a system for the isolated execution of graphical, console, and server applications. Using Firejail minimizes the risk of compromising the main system when running untrusted or potentially vulnerable programs. The program is written in C, is distributed under the GPLv2 license, and can operate on any Linux distribution with a kernel newer than […]
"Moor. Utopia" was not an easy game, and the new "Moor" (released elsewhere under the name Pathologic 2) does not differ in this regard from its predecessor. According to the developers, they aimed to offer a "heavy, exhausting, bone-crunching" game, which many appreciated for this reason. However, some wish to simplify the gameplay at least a bit, and in the coming weeks they will be able to do this […]
Razer has announced new portable computers, the Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17, designed for professional users. The laptops feature displays measuring 15.6 inches and 17.3 inches diagonally, respectively. In both cases, a 4K panel with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels is employed. The higher model boasts a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The portable computers have received a professional-level NVIDIA […]
A new update (3.6) for the free Inter font family, specifically designed for use in user interfaces, is now available. The font is optimized for high clarity of small to medium-sized characters (under 12px) when displayed on computer screens. The font's source texts are distributed under the SIL Open Font License, allowing unlimited modification of the font and its use, including for commercial purposes, […]
The release of the lightweight HTTP server lighttpd 1.4.54 has been published. The new version features 149 changes, highlighted by the inclusion of URL normalization by default, a complete overhaul of mod_webdav, and performance optimization efforts. Starting with lighttpd 1.4.54, server behavior related to URL normalization when processing HTTP requests has changed. Strict checking of values in the Host header has been enabled, and normalization of transmitted […]
Hello, %username%. The third part of my beer cycle on Habra has come out less noticeable than the previous ones — judging by the comments and ratings, so I must have already bored you with my stories. However, since it makes sense and is necessary to finish the story about beer components, here’s the fourth part! Let’s go. As usual, there will be a short beer story at the beginning. And […]
The release of the lightweight MX Linux 18.3 distribution has occurred, created through the collaborative efforts of communities formed around the antiX and MEPIS projects. The release is based on the Debian package base, featuring enhancements from the antiX project and numerous custom applications that facilitate configuration and software installation. By default, the Xfce desktop is offered. 32-bit and 64-bit builds are available for download, sized at 1.4 GB […]
A trivial and dull pseudo-scientific fantasy about the workings of the human psyche and AI depicted through the clichéd image of a beautiful fairy. There is no reason to read this. —1— I sat in a stupor in her chair. Under the fleece robe, large beads of cold sweat were running down my bare body. I hadn’t left her office for almost a day. For the last four hours, I desperately wanted […]
Hello, Habr. We spontaneously held our first internal hackathon. I decided to share with you my pains and conclusions about the preparation for it over the past two weeks, as well as the projects that emerged. A boring part for those interested in marketing. I’ll start with a little story. Early April. Our office is hosting the first hackathon of the MskDotNet Community. The battle for Tatooine is in full swing […]
As part of the Serenity project, a group of enthusiasts is developing a Unix-like operating system for the x86 architecture, equipped with its own kernel and a graphical interface styled after the operating systems of the late 1990s. The development is being done from scratch, out of interest, and is not based on the code of existing operating systems. The authors aim to bring SerenityOS to a level suitable for everyday use […]
The developer of the system monitoring utility dstat, which has been in development since 2004 and provided a universal and more functional replacement for vmstat, iostat, mpstat, netstat, and ifstat, announced the discontinuation of the project due to a naming conflict caused by actions taken by Red Hat. Motivation dwindled after Red Hat decided to replace dstat with a new utility of its own design (from the Performance suite […]