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Release of the Open Build Service package management system 2.10

The release of Open Build Service platform 2.10 has been announced, designed for organizing the development process of distributions and software products, including the preparation and support of releases and updates. The system allows for cross-compilation of packages for most major Linux distributions or the creation of a custom distribution based on a specified package base. It supports building for 21 target platforms (distributions), including CentOS, Debian, Fedora, OpenMandriva, […]

Release of the cryptographic library Botan 2.11.0

The release of the cryptographic library Botan 2.11.0 is now available, used in the NeoPG project, a fork of GnuPG 2. The library provides a large collection of ready-to-use primitives utilized in TLS protocols, X.509 certificates, AEAD ciphers, TPM modules, PKCS#11, password hashing, and post-quantum cryptography. The library is written in C++11 and is distributed under the BSD license. Changes in the new release include the addition of the Argon2 password hashing function […]

There is no limit to perfection: how neurointerfaces help humanity

More than 100 years ago, scientists were interested in the capabilities of the brain and tried to understand whether it was possible to influence it somehow. In 1875, English doctor Richard Caton managed to record a weak electrical field on the surface of the brains of rabbits and monkeys. After that, there were numerous discoveries and studies, but it was not until 1950 that Yale University physiology professor Jose Manuel Rodriguez Delgado invented […]

Did Parallels become part of Corel?

Recently, news emerged in the media that the Canadian corporation Corel is acquiring Parallels, a "developer with Russian roots." The announcement of this deal generated a lot of buzz in both foreign and domestic press. In this context, it is always better to gather facts from the source. Below is a brief interview with Yakov Zubarev, the CEO of Parallels. Why is Parallels interested in this deal, and what are the positive aspects […]

Corel and Parallels have been sold to the investment group KKR from the USA

On July 3, 2019, KKR, one of the leading global investment firms, announced that it had completed the acquisition process of Corel Corporation. Along with it, all software products and assets of Parallels, which was acquired by Corel last year, were transferred to the buyer. The news that KKR planned to acquire Corel became known back in May 2019. The total amount of the deal remains undisclosed. After […]

Free as in Freedom in Russian: Chapter 5. Stream of Freedom

Free as in Freedom in Russian: Chapter 1. The Fateful Printer Free as in Freedom in Russian: Chapter 2. 2001: A Hacker Odyssey Free as in Freedom in Russian: Chapter 3. The Portrait of a Young Hacker Free as in Freedom in Russian: Chapter 4. Debunking the God Stream of Freedom RMC: In this chapter, I corrected many statements about my […]

Configuring Linux Kernel Parameters for PostgreSQL Optimization

Optimal PostgreSQL performance depends on correctly defined operating system parameters. Poorly configured OS kernel parameters can lead to reduced performance of the database server. Therefore, it is essential that these parameters are tailored to the database server and its workload. In this post, we will discuss some important Linux kernel parameters that can impact performance […]

A Little About Space Communication Standards

Meteor M1 Satellite Source: vladtime.ru Introduction Operating space technology is impossible without radio communication, and in this article, I will attempt to explain the key concepts that form the foundation of the standards developed by the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS). This abbreviation will be used going forward. This publication will mainly focus on the channel […]

Release of the GNU GRUB 2.04 boot manager

After two years of development, the stable release of the modular multi-platform boot manager GNU GRUB 2.04 (GRand Unified Bootloader) has been presented. GRUB supports a wide range of platforms, including standard PCs with BIOS, IEEE-1275 platforms (PowerPC/Sparc64-based hardware), EFI systems, RISC-V, MIPS-compatible Loongson 2E processor hardware, Itanium systems, ARM, ARM64, and ARCS (SGI), devices using the free CoreBoot package. The main […]

Mozilla could be the "Internet Villain of the Year"

Mozilla has been nominated for the 'Internet Villain of the Year' award. The initiative was put forward by representatives of the UK Internet Service Providers Association, and the reason was the company's plans to add support for the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol in Firefox. The essence is that this technology will allow bypassing content filtering restrictions imposed in the country. The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPAUK) accused the developers of this. The gist is […]

How to Get the Most Out of a Computer Science Education

Most modern programmers have received their education at universities. Over time, this will change, but currently, the reality is that skilled personnel in IT companies still come from universities. In this post, Stanislav Protasov, director of Acronis for university relations, shares his vision of the peculiarities of university training for future programmers. Educators, students, and employers can even […]

How to Prepare Your Website for High Loads: 5 Practical Tips and Useful Tools

Users highly dislike it when the online resource they need is slow. Survey data indicates that 57% of users will leave a webpage if it takes longer than three seconds to load, while 47% are only willing to wait two seconds. A one-second delay can result in a 7% loss in conversions and a 16% decrease in user satisfaction. Therefore, it is essential to be prepared for increased load and traffic spikes. […]

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