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This article provides an overview of diodes, explaining their basic mechanics and common applications such as circuit protection, voltage references, rectifiers, envelope followers, voltage doublers, DC restorers, and logic gates. It also discusses Zener diodes for reverse breakdown voltages.
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The comment thread discusses various applications and uses of diodes in electronics, including frequency mixing, log conversion, diode rings, rectifiers, varactors, voltage-controlled filters, square law detectors, and more. There is a misunderstanding about the topic, as one user mentions 'gate' being in scare quotes. The discussion also touches on the efficiency of diode strings in solar heating compared to bare resistance elements.
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The article discusses AI's potential impact on society and economy, comparing it to the internet's early days in 1995. It highlights the debate between optimists predicting significant transformations and pessimists fearing a bubble or mass unemployment. The text also explores how AI has not replaced radiologists as predicted, due to factors like real-world complexity and Jevons Paradox. It further analyzes employment trends across different industries over two centuries, suggesting that demand growth can sustain or even increase employment despite automation. The article concludes with an assessment of the current AI boom's potential for a bubble versus its long-term infrastructure benefits.
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This comment thread discusses various opinions on AI investments and infrastructure spending, comparing them to previous economic bubbles like the railroad boom and dot-com bubble. Concerns are raised about potential over-investment, risks associated with AI projects, and the transformative potential of AI technology versus its current hype cycle. The discussion also touches on the role of software development in future AI advancements, the impact on industries such as recycling, and the debate around whether AI investments will lead to durable returns or contribute to a bubble.
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This article provides an in-depth explanation of process memory management on Linux, covering topics such as virtual and physical memory, page tables, mappings, and the impact of various system calls like mmap, mprotect, and munmap. It also discusses concepts like Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), page cache, stack guard pages, and the effects of fork() and execve(). The article further explores the role of Transparent Huge Pages (THP) in optimizing memory usage and introduces techniques for dirty-tracking in userspace without racing the kernel.
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The discussion revolves around a website being incorrectly flagged as unsafe, and the preference for simpler computing architectures compared to modern ones. There is also a debate on whether complexity in technology has been beneficial or not.
Article: 6 min
Guideline, a provider of payroll, benefits, and HR solutions tailored to small businesses, has been acquired by Gusto. This integration aims to simplify retirement savings through more seamless payroll and 401(k) services.
Discussion (76): 21 min
The comment thread discusses various opinions and experiences related to financial services, specifically focusing on concerns about phishing in the context of 401k accounts, advantages of using Gusto for payroll management, preferences for rolling over old 401k accounts to new providers due to better services or fees, complexities and limitations surrounding backdoor Roth IRA contributions, and strategies for maximizing retirement savings. The discussion is characterized by a mix of personal experiences, opinions, and factual information, with some instances of sarcasm.
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The article is about a series on linkers written by an author who has experience in creating them. The author introduces his background and three linker projects he worked on, focusing on their speed improvements over time.
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Article: 38 min
The article discusses the rise and impact of Xiao Xiao, a popular Chinese Flash animation series from the early 2000s that gained international recognition for its violent stick figure fights reminiscent of Hong Kong action movies and The Matrix. It highlights the story of its creator, Zhu Zhiqiang, an amateur animator who became an e-celebrity due to his work's popularity on platforms like Newgrounds and Flash Empire. The article also touches upon the challenges faced by the Flash animation scene in China, including issues with monetization and copyright infringement.
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The comment thread discusses personal memories and experiences related to early internet culture, specifically flash animations and online communities, with a focus on nostalgia and shared experiences.
Article: 40 min
The article discusses the unusual coding style of Arthur Whitney, a renowned computer scientist who designed languages like APL, K, and Q. It focuses on his C implementation of a simple interpreter for the language K, which is known for its compactness and efficiency in handling large datasets. The author explores the intricacies of this code, explaining how it works while highlighting both its benefits (like avoiding scrolling through long codebases) and drawbacks (such as non-standard syntax and lack of semantic types). The article also reflects on the author's personal learning experience and suggests potential improvements for the interpreter.
Discussion (90): 19 min
The comment thread discusses Arthur Whitney's unconventional coding style, which is inspired by APL. Some find it hard to understand due to its dense nature and reliance on macros in C, while others appreciate the innovative use of these techniques for creating a Domain-Specific Language (DSL). The discussion also touches upon comparisons with other languages like J and K, highlighting both the challenges and benefits associated with Whitney's approach.
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This article showcases a collection of drawings created using a thermal printer by various artists and enthusiasts.
Discussion (24): 4 min
The comment thread discusses an internet guestbook that prints submitted content on a thermal printer. The main points include the nature of the content (SFW or NSFW), the use of asterisks in swear words, and the technical analysis of thermal paper. There is some debate about whether the content is safe for work and humor/sarcasm is present.
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The author recounts their experience of rescuing media from the mp3.com Rescue Barge, a collection hosted by Archive.org, in November. They aimed to create a comprehensive archive of MP3.com's music, using both the barge and Wayback Machine resources.
Discussion (32): 10 min
The comment thread discusses various topics including the discovery and loss of music files, AI-generated music's impact on charts and traditional music industry economics, criticism towards RIAA actions, and opinions about the role of AI in artistic creation. The sentiment is neutral with mixed views on AI's influence.
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An article detailing the history of the Mack Super Pumper, a powerful fire-fighting truck used by the New York City Fire Department from the late 1960s through the early 1980s. The truck was equipped with an innovative Napier-Deltic diesel engine and could draw water from multiple hydrants or bodies of water to extinguish large fires.
Discussion (80): 17 min
The discussion revolves around the Mack Super pumper and its historical significance as well as the Napier Deltic engine's unique design and efficiency. Participants share opinions on firefighting technology, internal combustion engines, and their relevance in modern times.
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