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Authors Linux From Scratch has released version 9.0 of their remarkable book. Importantly, it has been updated to the new glibc-2.30 and gcc-9.2.0. Package versions have been synchronized with BLFS, which now includes elogind, allowing for Gnome integration. Source: linux.org.ru
The release of the anonymous network I2P 0.9.42 and the C++ client i2pd 2.28.0 is available. Let us recall that I2P is a multi-layer anonymous distributed network operating on top of the regular Internet, actively using end-to-end encryption, guaranteeing anonymity and isolation. In the I2P network, you can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and email, exchange files and organize P2P networks. The basic I2P client is written […]
Organization Linux The Foundation has released ACRN 1.2, a specialized hypervisor designed for embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The hypervisor's code is based on Intel's lightweight hypervisor for embedded devices and is distributed under a BSD license. The hypervisor is designed to be ready for real-time workloads and mission-critical […]
The release of the authoritative DNS server PowerDNS Authoritative Server 4.2, designed for organizing the delivery of DNS zones, took place. According to the project developers, PowerDNS Authoritative Server serves approximately 30% of the total number of domains in Europe (if we consider only domains with DNSSEC signatures, then 90%). The project code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. PowerDNS Authoritative Server provides the ability to store domain information […]
LetsGoDigital has discovered LG's patent documentation for a new smartphone with a large flexible display. Information about the device is published on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). As you can see in the images, the novelty will receive a wrapper display that will encircle the body. By expanding this panel, users can transform a smartphone into a small tablet. Curiously, the screen can […]
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that Staggered Development will affect both Star Citizen and Squadron 42. However, due to the transition to this development model, the Squadron 42 beta start date has been delayed by 12 weeks. Staggered Development involves spreading multiple development teams between different release dates. This allows you to enter into such a rhythm when […]
It looks like recovery technology will soon be a thing of the past. Windows 10 from physical media. At least, there's hope for that. In the assembly Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 introduces the ability to reinstall the OS over the Internet from the cloud. This feature is called "Reset this PC," and the description notes that some users prefer to use a high-speed internet connection, […]
The Minecraft game is widely known and very popular in the world. Moreover, its popularity is facilitated by weak security, which allows the creation of unofficial servers. However, what is much more important is that the game provides almost unlimited possibilities for the formation of virtual worlds, creativity, and so on. And therefore, experts from Facebook intend to use the game to train artificial intelligence. At the moment, artificial intelligence [...]
The state corporation Roskosmos reports that a special train with blocks of launch vehicles has arrived at the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur Region. In particular, blocks of Soyuz-2.1a and Soyuz-2.1b rockets, as well as a nose fairing, were delivered to Vostochny. After washing the container cars, the components of the carriers will be unloaded and moved through the transborder gallery from the block warehouse to the assembly and testing building for their subsequent […]
Almost three years after the release of CUPS 2.2, CUPS 2.3 was released, which was delayed by more than one year. CUPS 2.3 is an important update due to licensing changes. Apple has decided to re-license the print server under the Apache 2.0 license. But due to various linux specific utilities that are GPLv2 and not Apple specific, this creates a problem. […]
This release continues work on speeding up and improving the reliability of I2P. Also included are a few changes to speed up UDP transport. Separated configuration files to allow for more modular packaging in the future. Work continued on the introduction of new proposals for faster and more secure encryption. There are many bug fixes. Source: linux.org.ru
An experimental release of the open source implementation of the Win32 API is available - Wine 4.15. Since the release of version 4.14, 28 bug reports have been closed and 244 changes have been made. Most important changes: Added an initial implementation of the HTTP service (WinHTTP) and its associated API for client and server applications that send and receive requests using the HTTP protocol. The supported calls are […]