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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 comment thread discusses various aspects of the Internet Archive's infrastructure and storage practices, including hardware configurations, RAID systems, and data center waste heat usage. There is also criticism of AI-generated content as blogspam and a perceived lack of original contribution.
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The article discusses the advancements in arithmetic performance introduced by Intel's 80386 processor, focusing on its multiplication and division capabilities. It explains how these operations were significantly optimized compared to previous processors, providing faster execution times for critical computing tasks.
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The article discusses the core logic of Codex CLI, an AI-powered software agent designed to produce high-quality code changes while ensuring safety and efficiency on users' machines. It focuses on the 'agent loop,' which orchestrates interactions between the user, AI models, and tools used for software development tasks.
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The comment thread discusses various AI tools for coding tasks, focusing on Codex CLI's open-source nature, performance comparisons, feature availability, and user experiences. Opinions vary regarding tool effectiveness, with some praising Codex CLI's insights into agent workings while others criticize its slow performance and reliability issues.
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Traintrackr is a company that creates visually stunning physical maps showing live train movements across various transit networks. The product line includes maps for London Underground and other networks, with options for customization and international shipping.
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The comment thread discusses personal preferences for home decor, specifically the London board, and provides recommendations for map tools like Train Trackr and a live junction schematic. The tone is positive with some technical comparisons.
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This article discusses a case study where artificial intelligence (AI) is used to manage the growth of corn from seed to harvest. The AI system, named Claude Code, makes decisions based on aggregated data and coordinates human operators without directly driving equipment.
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The comment thread discusses an AI-driven experiment aimed at autonomously managing the process of growing corn, with opinions ranging from skepticism about AI's capabilities in physical tasks to optimism about its potential to replace human decision-making roles. The debate centers on whether AI can truly manage resources and execute tasks without human intervention or if it merely coordinates human efforts.
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The article discusses the process of making oboes at A. Laubin, a company owned by Jim Phelan in Holmes, New York. It highlights the unique environment and skilled artisans involved in crafting these intricate musical instruments.
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The comment thread discusses the concept of continuous improvement through a metaphor about refining similar items over time, highlighting skills in building versus using AI or instruments.
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The article discusses various habits and practices employed by the author when writing in C, focusing on using C23 standards, struct-based types, parsing over validation, tuples, sum types, error handling, and avoiding dynamic memory management. The author also mentions preferences for specific libraries and tools like arena.
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The comment thread discusses various programming topics, including string handling in C, the merits of different languages like TypeScript and Rust for type safety, and the use of D as an alternative to C. Users share personal experiences, opinions on language features, and debate the necessity of certain concepts such as null-terminated strings.
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The article discusses Gas Town, an agent orchestrator created by Steve Yegge, which allows for the simultaneous management of dozens of coding agents in a metaphorical town of automated activity. Despite its inefficiencies and chaos, it has sparked debates and discussions within the software engineering community due to its speculative design fiction nature.
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The discussion revolves around Gas Town, an experimental project that uses AI agents for software development, with mixed reactions from the community. Some view it as a playful and innovative experiment, while others criticize its lack of practical value or ethical implications. Steve Yegge's involvement in promoting a crypto scam alongside Gas Town adds to the controversy surrounding his endorsement of the project.
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The article discusses preventive measures against malware infections when using personal and shared networks.
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The comment thread discusses the new YC design, highlighting its polished and impressive visual elements, as well as the focus on founder stories. There is a debate about transparency in investment terms, particularly regarding pivots, and suggestions for ethical considerations. The community generally agrees that YC needs to pivot its marketing strategy but also acknowledges the importance of balancing achievements with ethical implications.
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This article guides users through the process of extracting verified C++ code using the Rocq theorem prover via Crane, a tool designed for this purpose at Bloomberg.
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The comment thread discusses a new extraction system from Rocq, highlighting its benefits such as compatibility with existing codebase and formal verification capabilities. Performance is noted as an area of interest.
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