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The author shares their experience and solution for upgrading internet speed from gigabit Ethernet to Gigabit over phone wires using a German-made device, discussing the challenges of importing it into the UK post-Brexit.
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The comment thread discusses various issues related to internet infrastructure and connectivity in the UK, including a lack of gigabit access, outdated wiring standards, and regional disparities. There is also debate around the potential market for upgrading phone wiring to Ethernet and the need for regulation requiring new builds to include Ethernet wiring.
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The article discusses how plagiarism is often overlooked, even when the plagiarized material is well-known, using an example of a hoax where chapters from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' were sent under a different title with minor changes. Only one editor recognized it as a fake.
Discussion (39): 9 min
The discussion revolves around the impact of AI and generative tools on art creation, appreciation, copyright, and plagiarism. Opinions vary on whether human creativity is being diminished by AI-generated content, with concerns about the ethics of AI detection tools for plagiarism. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of intellectual property rights in the digital age.
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The article discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding software project estimation in the tech industry, arguing that it is impossible to accurately estimate software projects due to their inherent complexity and unknown variables. The author suggests that estimates are often used as political tools by non-engineering managers for decision-making purposes rather than being made by engineers themselves.
Discussion (110): 38 min
The comment thread discusses the complexities and nuances of estimation in software development. Opinions vary on whether estimation is an art or a skillset issue, with some arguing it's a political tool for decision-making rather than just about accuracy. There is agreement that estimation can be done effectively with practice and proper alignment within teams.
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This article is a promotional piece for the book 'Mazes for Programmers', which delves into various maze generation algorithms including Recursive Backtracking, Eller's Algorithm, Kruskal's Algorithm, Prim's Algorithm, Recursive Division, Aldous-Broder Algorithm, Wilson's Algorithm, Houston's Algorithm, Hunt and Kill Algorithm, Growing Tree Algorithm, Growing Binary Tree Algorithm, and Binary Tree Algorithm. The source code for these demonstrations is freely available.
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The comment thread discusses a maze generator code that spells 'MAZE' in its corridors, originally submitted to IOCCC in 1988 but incompatible with modern compilers due to constant string overwrite. The discussion includes technical analysis and opinions on the code's innovation versus obfuscation.
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The article discusses the efficiency of using many small queries in SQLite, particularly in comparison to traditional client/server database engines. It explains that with SQLite's in-process architecture, there is no message round-trip overhead for each query, making it efficient even when executing hundreds of SQL statements per webpage.
Discussion (79): 13 min
The discussion revolves around the performance, use cases, and limitations of SQLite compared to other databases. Opinions vary on its suitability for different scenarios, with some highlighting its advantages in low-latency environments or small-scale applications, while others emphasize its limitations in high-write concurrency situations.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on AI's role in software development, emphasizing productivity gains, the importance of human oversight, and concerns about responsibility for code quality. There are differing views on whether AI will replace human developers or if it can be effectively integrated into workflows while maintaining accountability.
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Metriport, an open-source data intelligence platform for healthcare organizations, is hiring a security engineer with experience in securing healthcare data infrastructure. The role involves enhancing the company's security posture through end-to-end ownership of security projects, evangelizing security across the team, and contributing to the development lifecycle.
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The author shares their positive experience using GitLab for private projects, praising its free private repositories, Docker registry, and CI/CD features.
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The comment thread discusses various opinions on GitLab, Forgejo, and Gitea regarding their performance, resource efficiency, feature sets, and user experiences. Users highlight GitLab's perceived complexity, slow interface, and high resource requirements for small projects, while praising Forgejo as a lightweight alternative with better performance. Opinions vary on the suitability of GitLab for enterprise use cases compared to more specialized tools like Gitea or GitHub Enterprise.
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The article discusses the Internet Archive's storage system, focusing on its evolution from tape drives to custom-designed PetaBox servers. It highlights the efficiency and energy-saving measures of these systems, as well as their fault-tolerant design for long-term data preservation.
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The discussion revolves around the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Internet Archive's infrastructure, comparing it to Wikipedia. There is a concern about redundancy in case of power outages or disruptions. AI-generated content is criticized for lacking original contribution.
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Microsoft has confirmed that it will provide the FBI with access to BitLocker encryption keys upon a valid legal order request. This comes after an incident where Microsoft provided the FBI with BitLocker keys for a device in Guam related to a Covid unemployment assistance program fraud case.
Discussion (147): 28 min
The comment thread discusses concerns over data privacy, encryption practices, and the handling of user information by tech companies like Microsoft. Opinions vary on the necessity of encryption versus government access to data, with support for open-source alternatives highlighted as a potential solution. The debate centers around legal compliance, user rights, and the impact of government policies on data security.
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