Category: Internet News

Technical Implementation of the Heat Potential Method for Area Analysis

In the first publication (Using Thermal Potentials for Analyzing Territories), we discussed how thermal potentials can be used for territorial analysis in general. In the following publications, we planned to describe how information about spatial objects is stored in databases, how models are built from principal components, and what tasks territorial analysis may involve. But let's go in order. The use of […]

A critical vulnerability in Exim allows code execution on the server with root privileges

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-10149) has been identified in the Exim mail server, which can lead to remote code execution on the server with root privileges when processing specially crafted requests. The exploitation potential is noted in versions 4.87 through 4.91 inclusive or in builds with the EXPERIMENTAL_EVENT option. In the default configuration, the attack can be executed without complications by a local user, […]

The multi-window console email client Aerc has been introduced

After two years of development, the first preliminary release of the new mail client Aerc 0.1 is available, providing a console interface with tab support optimized for developers using mailing lists and Git. Tabs are switched in the style of tmux, allowing, for example, checking new emails and viewing threads of discussions simultaneously while writing a response and working in the terminal with Git. The project's code […]

5 Common Sense Principles for Building Cloud-Native Apps

"Cloud-native" or simply "cloud" applications are specifically designed to operate in cloud infrastructures. They are typically built as a set of loosely coupled microservices, packaged in containers, which are managed by a cloud platform. Such applications are inherently fault-tolerant, meaning they operate reliably and scale even during serious infrastructure-level failures. The flip side of the coin – […]

How we implemented sample collection at SIBUR on new tracks

And what came of it Hello! In manufacturing, it is important to monitor the quality of products, both incoming from suppliers and the ones we produce. For this, we often conduct sampling – specially trained staff take samples and, following the provided instructions, collect specimens that are then sent to the laboratory for testing on […]

Release of Zorin OS 15, a distribution for users accustomed to Windows.

The release of the Linux distribution Zorin OS 15 has been presented, based on the Ubuntu 18.04.2 package base. The target audience for the distribution is beginner users accustomed to working in Windows. To manage the layout, the distribution offers a special configurator that allows users to customize their desktop to resemble various versions of Windows. It also includes a selection of software similar to what Windows users are accustomed to. The size of the bootable ISO image […]

Release of Chrome 75

Google has released version 75 of the Chrome web browser. A stable release of the open-source project Chromium, which forms the basis of Chrome, is also available. The Chrome browser is distinguished by the use of Google logos, the ability to download the Flash plugin on demand, a system for sending notifications in the event of a crash, modules for playing protected video content (DRM), an automatic update installation system, and the transmission of RLZ parameters during searches. The next release, Chrome 76 […]

NetBSD 8.1 Release

The release of the NetBSD 8.1 operating system has been published. In line with the new release preparation process, NetBSD 8.1 has been classified as a corrective update and mainly includes fixes for issues identified since the release of NetBSD 8.0. The release of NetBSD 9 will be significant. Installation images of 736 MB are prepared for download, available in builds for 58 system architectures and 16 different […]

Gthree Introduced, a Three.js Port for GObject and GTK

Alexander Larsson, a developer of Flatpak and an active participant in the GNOME project, has introduced a new project called Gthree, which provides a port of the 3D library three.js for GObject and GTK. The Gthree API is almost identical to that of three.js, including the implementation of a glTF (GL Transmission Format) loader and the ability to use PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials in models. Rendering support is provided […]

Moto. Soaking AWS

Testing is an integral part of the development process. Sometimes developers need to run tests locally before committing changes. If the application uses Amazon Web Services, the Python library moto is perfect for this. You can view the full resource coverage list here. On GitHub, there is a repo by Hugo Picado — moto-server. A ready-made image, just launch and use it. The only nuance is […]

Working and living as an IT professional in Cyprus — pros and cons

Cyprus is a small country in the southeast of Europe. It is located on the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The country is part of the European Union but is not part of the Schengen Agreement. Among Russians, Cyprus is firmly associated with offshore companies and tax havens, although that is not entirely accurate. The island has a developed infrastructure, excellent roads, and is easy to do business on. […]

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