Damn Small Linux 2024 is a compact Linux distribution designed for low-spec x86 computers, aiming to extend the usefulness of older machines.
It includes a variety of small-sized applications with low dependencies, such as window managers, web browsers, office and multimedia applications, utility tools, and games.
Based on antiX 23 i386 and built upon Debian, DSL 2024 expresses gratitude towards Debian, antiX, and the community for their support.
The discussion thread focuses on Damn Small Linux (DSL), a lightweight Linux distribution, and covers various topics related to its use and compatibility with different hardware and software.
Participants share their experiences using DSL on small devices and discuss the advantages of learning and customizing operating systems.
The conversation also explores the nostalgia associated with DSL and its role in introducing users to Linux, as well as a debate on the environmental impact of recycling old hardware versus buying new ones.
This article gathers job openings in the tech industry from multiple companies, including Rockstar Games, Automattic, Stripe, Lunaris, Determinate Systems, and more.
The positions available encompass a wide range, from software engineering to AI-related roles.
The article highlights remote work opportunities and competitive salaries, but specific job requirements and technologies differ for each position.
The discussion covers a range of topics about YouTube, including complaints about the official app, the effects of ad-blocking, and the development of a new viewer app called Juno.
The fairness of free apps on iPhones is also debated, along with alternative Reddit apps and the features of different devices.
The conversation explores the sustainability of ad-free models and the development of a Reddit+imgur API for an iOS app called VisionOS, highlighting varying opinions on user experience, monetization, and platform limitations.
A pure-Go implementation of ML-KEM-768, a post-quantum key exchange mechanism, is discussed in this summary.
The implementation prioritizes correctness, readability, and thorough testing to ensure high security assurance.
The article emphasizes the importance of readability and reviewability in cryptography packages and the need for testing against various test vectors.
Efforts to optimize programming patterns and the sha3 package are mentioned, along with the possibility of using the ML-KEM implementation for the Kyber v3 protocol.
The process of generating shared secrets and potential issues are explained.
Acknowledgment is given to funding sources and the work of various clients in cryptography.
Proposed improvements include using a hardcoded matrix instead of deriving it from a seed and suggesting a specific profile for certain deployments.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan is facing criticism from tech workers in San Francisco for an alcohol-fueled social media rant where he wished death upon progressive San Francisco supervisors.
Critics argue that Tan's behavior is shameful and that he should not be seen as a representative of the tech industry.
Some tech workers believe that the incident is being exaggerated for political reasons, while others question Tan's judgment.
The incident has resulted in threats against the supervisors mentioned in Tan's rant.
Tan has apologized but has not addressed the threatening letters.
Despite the backlash, some people agree with Tan's political views and believe that he genuinely cares about San Francisco, but may lack experience in the political arena.
The Interop Project is a collaboration among Apple, Bocoup, Google, Igalia, Microsoft, and Mozilla to enhance interoperability in web browsers.
The project aims to ensure consistent implementation of web technologies across browsers and address bugs in existing technologies while promoting interoperability of new technologies.
The project focuses on various areas such as accessibility, CSS nesting, custom properties, and more, and includes updates and improvements to features like HTTP(S) URLs in the WebSocket API, IndexedDB, and scrollbar styling.
The progress of the project can be tracked on the dashboard, and the commitment to interoperability is emphasized.
Interop 2024 is introduced, bringing improvements to CSS and web functionality.
Disagreements arise regarding the adoption of features such as SVG favicons and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), with some browsers facing limitations.
Apple's prioritization of CSS and lack of attention to developer requests are criticized, while alternative protocols are considered for simpler web development.
The FDA has reported 561 deaths associated with recalled Philips sleep apnea machines, raising concerns about the handling of the recall.
Individuals are exploring alternative methods to reduce symptoms, including exercises, surgeries, medications, and holistic dentistry.
Frustration exists towards Philips for their lack of addressing the issues, and discussions are ongoing regarding the safety and effectiveness of CPAP machines and oral appliances.
Google has released updates including Bard and Gemini Pro, but users find that Bard lags behind OpenAI's GPT-4, especially for coding tasks.
Critics raise concerns about Google's censorship practices and question its ability to compete with OpenAI.
Discussions revolve around the limitations and biases of different AI models, the need for regulations in the AI industry, and frustrations with limited availability of Google's AI offerings in certain countries.
riverscuomo is a software developer skilled in Flutter, Python, Google Apps Script, and Flask, with a GitHub profile showcasing their expertise.
They have a following of 2.1k and are associated with the band weezer, residing in Los Angeles.
The profile highlights their repositories, projects, packages, and stars, along with 1,801 contributions made in the past year. There is also a mention of a Discord server and a pinned repository for a bot they created.
Rivers Cuomo, lead singer of Weezer, is an active developer on GitHub, working on projects like the Weezify mobile app for streaming Weezer songs and a Discord bot for coding education.
The passage emphasizes the use of chat bots as beginner coding projects, citing Discord bots as an example and highlighting their benefits.
It briefly mentions the use of networking, multiplayer, and multimedia features in software, the social aspect of sharing work, and the value of building software projects.
A coalition of anti-censorship advocates aims to shed light on the reported hacking activities of Indian company Appin Technology through legal threats and lawsuits to silence reporting.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and media organizations are challenging these legal threats and advocating for press freedom.
Media outlets are refusing to comply with censorship efforts, and digital rights groups are actively working to uncover and raise awareness about Appin Technology's actions.
Accusations have been made against Appin, an Indian company, for allegedly providing hacking services under the guise of cybersecurity training.
The article discussing these accusations has been removed, leading to allegations of censorship.
The involvement of Rajat Khare, owner of a VC fund, is being questioned, along with the potential economic impact on India and the power of money and lawyers in silencing information.
CyberChef is a versatile tool that can perform various operations such as data conversion, encoding/decoding, encryption/decryption, and networking tasks.
It supports multiple algorithms and formats and offers over 300 operations, making it a useful tool for cybersecurity, antivirus companies, academics, and individuals analyzing digital data.
It offers drag-and-drop functionality, can handle large files, and allows users to analyze and decode data without the need for complex tools.
CyberChef is a versatile tool developed by GCHQ for cyber-related tasks such as text manipulation, encryption, decryption, and working with binary data.
Users find it helpful for reverse engineering work and extracting important information.
The article suggests trying Easy Data Transform as an alternative to CyberChef, as it has not had recent updates or responses to bug reports and feature requests.