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I Sell Onions on the Internet from deepsouthventures.com
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Python 3.15’s interpreter for Windows x86-64 should hopefully be 15% faster from fidget-spinner.github.io
193 by lumpa 5h ago | | |

Article: 23 min

The article discusses the performance improvements of Python's interpreter for Windows x86-64 when using a tail-calling interpreter instead of a switch-case interpreter, resulting in approximately a 15% faster execution on pyperformance benchmarks.

The improved performance of Python's interpreter could lead to faster development cycles and more efficient use of resources in the industry, potentially reducing costs and increasing productivity.

Python 3.15's interpreter for Windows x86-64 shows a 15% faster execution with the tail-calling interpreter.
The speedup is observed on both macOS AArch64 and Windows x86-64 platforms, but the article focuses more on the latter.
Tail calling resets compiler heuristics to sane levels, allowing compilers to perform optimizations better.

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The discussion revolves around the potential optimization of Python's interpreter core loop, with a focus on tail-calling interpreters and compiler heuristics. There is agreement that there is room for improvement but concerns about long-term maintainability and reliance on undocumented behavior are raised.

Tail-calling interpreters offer better performance due to resetting compiler heuristics

Programming Python Development

The entire New Yorker Archive Is Now Fully Digitized from newyorker.com
155 by thm 5d ago | |

Article: 6 min

The New Yorker has fully digitized its entire archive, making it accessible online at newyorker.com. This includes more than four thousand issues with articles by prominent authors and on various topics.

- Increased accessibility of literary content, potential for new readership

Over 100,000 articles added to the archive
Search capabilities and A.I. summaries provided
Accessible on newyorker.com

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News Digital Media, Literature

Alzheimer's can be reversed to achieve full neurological recovery in animals from case.edu
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Phoenix: A modern X server written from scratch in Zig from git.dec05eba.com
562 by snvzz 19h ago | | |

Article: 9 min

Phoenix is a new X server developed from scratch in Zig. It aims to be simpler than the Xorg server by supporting only modern applications, hardware, and protocols. Phoenix prioritizes security through automatic parsing of protocol messages and built-in isolation between applications. It also focuses on improving graphics handling with features like tearing prevention, compositor integration, and HDR support.

Phoenix could encourage the development of more secure and efficient X server alternatives, potentially leading to improved user privacy and system stability.

Supports only relatively modern applications and hardware.
Automatically catches illegal behaviors through Zig's ReleaseSafe option.
Isolates applications by default, allowing interaction with permission prompts or explicit permissions.
Improves graphics handling with tearing prevention and built-in compositor.
Develops new standards like per-monitor DPI for better application scaling.

Discussion (319): 1 hr 12 min

The discussion revolves around the comparison between X11 and Wayland as display server implementations, with opinions on their features, stability, accessibility, and compatibility. There is a consensus that X11 might need a rewrite but offers more stability compared to Wayland, which lacks an accessible story for some users. The conversation also touches on fragmentation issues in the Wayland ecosystem.

The compositor will get disabled if the client runs a fullscreen application and disables vsync in the application.
Phoenix is an overused name that doesn't relate to the project itself.
Wayland lacks an accessibility story, making it unacceptable for some users.

Counterarguments:

Wayland was designed with the idea of having many implementations, which complicates features like screen recording.
The X11 protocol is outdated and needs a rewrite to improve its features and compatibility.
Accessibility issues in Wayland are being addressed over time.
X11 has been around for decades and offers more stability compared to newer protocols.

Software Development Operating Systems, Computer Science

We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years from bbc.co.uk
621 by rajeshrajappan 7h ago | | |

Article: 17 min

A couple in Cardiff, UK, took in a homeless man named Ronnie Lockwood for Christmas in 1975 and continued to provide him with shelter until his death in 2020. This act of kindness led to an unusual companionship that lasted 45 years.

Rob Parsons and Dianne welcomed Ronnie Lockwood into their home on Christmas Day 1975.
Ronnie was autistic and had been homeless since the age of 15.
The couple provided Ronnie with a stable environment, helping him find employment as a waste collector.

Discussion (156): 15 min

The comment thread discusses a heartwarming story of kindness and compassion, with many users expressing positive sentiments. The conversation delves into the societal aspects of homelessness, emphasizing the importance of humanity and understanding towards those who are less fortunate. There is also a discussion on personal experiences related to mental health and autism.

kindness can make a significant impact on people's lives
society should be more compassionate towards the homeless

Counterarguments:

people might not trust strangers, especially those who are homeless or have mental health issues
homelessness can be a result of personal choices as well

Humanitarian Social Services, Homelessness

Toys with the highest play-time and lowest clean-up-time from joannabregan.substack.com
112 by surprisetalk 7d ago | |

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Asahi Linux with Sway on the MacBook Air M2 from daniel.lawrence.lu
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Clearspace (YC W23) Is Hiring a Founding Network Engineer (VPN and Proxy) from ycombinator.com
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The First Photographs of Snowflakes Discover the Groundbreaking Microphotography from openculture.com
67 by _____k 6d ago | |

Article: 9 min

The article discusses the life and work of Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley, a self-taught naturalist from Vermont who became the first person to photograph snowflakes, capturing their unique beauty and variety. His pioneering efforts in microphotography led to the publication of over 5,000 images documenting these intricate crystal structures.

Pioneered 'photomicrography'

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Photography Nature Photography, Historical Photography