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Seven years after the last major release, version 2.3.0 of the GNU Stow package management system has been released, utilizing symbolic links to separate package content and related data into individual directories. The Stow code is written in Perl and, starting from this release, is distributed under the GPLv3 license (previously, the GPLv2 license was used). Stow features a simple and […]
Let's start with the fact that there are cases when you need to create an application that connects to a database. This is done to avoid delving into backend development and focus on the frontend due to a lack of personnel and skills. I do not claim that my solution will be safe, but it works. Since I dislike paying for hosting, I […]
Often, it is necessary to install the 3CX PBX in the cloud, but your chosen cloud provider is not on the list of those supported by 3CX (e.g., Mail.ru Cloud Solutions). No worries! This is quite simple to do; you just need to determine if the provider supports Openstack infrastructure. 3CX, among other companies, sponsors the development of Openstack and supports the Openstack API and the standard Horizon interface for monitoring […]
Hackers exploited a feature of the OpenPGP protocol, known for over a decade. We explain what it is and why it can't be fixed. / Unsplash / Chunlea Ju Network Issues In mid-June, unknown parties launched an attack on the SKS Keyserver network of cryptographic key servers, built on the OpenPGP protocol. This is an IETF standard (RFC 4880) that is used […]
GNU Stow is a program for managing software packages. It can be used for managing software installation on both the entire system and user directory files. The changes are as follows: external runtime dependencies have been added for Hash::Merge and Clone::Choose. A problem with the test suite has been fixed. The update release and documentation process have been improved. Source: linux.org.ru
Kitty is a fully functional, cross-platform terminal emulator. Some updates: Added the kitty@scroll-window command for scrolling the screen. Enabled the passing of the !neighbor argument, which opens a new window next to the active one. The remote control protocol has been documented. Data transfer to a child element via the pipe command occurs in the stream to avoid blocking the UI. For macOS, power consumption in standby mode has been reduced by turning off the display after 30 […]
The Academy Software Foundation, created under the aegis of the Linux Foundation to promote open source software in the film industry, has presented its first joint project, OpenTimelineIO (OTIO), originally developed by the animation studio Pixar and later enhanced with the support of Lucasfilm and Netflix. The package has been used in the creation of films such as Coco, The Incredibles 2, and Toy Story 4. OpenTimelineIO includes […]
System administrators around the world, congratulations on your professional holiday! We have no system administrators left (well, almost). However, the legends about them are still fresh. In honor of the holiday, we have prepared this epic. Make yourself comfortable, dear readers. Once upon a time, the world of Dodo IS was on fire. In those dark times, the main task of our system administrators was to survive […]
In this article, we will describe how Vadim Golovkov and Anton Gritsai, VFX specialists at Plarium, created an internship for their direction. Candidate search, curriculum preparation, and class organization — all of this was implemented together with the HR department. Reasons for creation: The Krasnodar office of Plarium had several VFX department vacancies that had remained unfilled for two years. Moreover, the company did not […]
A new version of the single-player 2D game Flare – 1.11 has been released. The action takes place in a dark fantasy world. Changes include: Players now have their own personal stash in addition to the shared one. The meaning of the no_stash variable has been expanded to allow for multiple stashes. Items that could not be hidden in the previous version can now be placed in the personal stash. Engine bugs have been fixed […]
AMD's new flagship processor — the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X — has already become scarce just two weeks after its release. Retailers with remaining stock of the new AMD flagship have started selling it at significantly inflated prices. This is always the case during shortages. PCWorld reports that most major American online stores are experiencing this issue, and […]
Happy holidays to all involved! We wish you a stable connection and alarm-free nights! We couldn't do it without you, and now we'll show you why 😉 P.S. We're giving a special prize to the first person who finds the frame with the tambourine in the video. Comment with the second it appeared, and we'll get in touch with you. Source: habr.com