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OpenBSD Innovations from openbsd.org
40 by angristan 59m ago | |

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FFmpeg School of Assembly Language from github.com/FFmpeg
412 by davikr 6h ago | | |

Article: 21 min

The article introduces FFmpeg School of Assembly Language, a series of lessons aimed at teaching programming in assembly language specifically for multimedia processing. It covers the basics of assembly language, its importance in speeding up multimedia processing, and differences between scalar and vector (SIMD) programming. The text also discusses the use of x86 64-bit assembly syntax, focusing on Intel syntax, and introduces concepts like General Purpose Registers (GPRs), Vector registers, and the x86inc.asm include file for simplifying assembly code writing.

Assembly language is a low-level programming language that corresponds directly to CPU instructions.
Vector (SIMD) programming allows operations on multiple data elements simultaneously.
Intel syntax in x86 64-bit assembly is used for better readability and maintainability.

Quality:
The article provides clear explanations and avoids overly technical jargon, making it accessible to intermediate programmers.

Discussion (99): 18 min

The comment thread discusses the relevance of assembly language in modern computing and compares it with high-level languages like C++ and Rust. Opinions vary on whether assembly offers significant performance benefits or if modern compilers can achieve similar results more efficiently. The conversation also touches upon the potential impact of RISC-V architecture and the enjoyment derived from writing assembly code.

Assembly language is outdated
C++ or Rust offers better portability for SIMD operations

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Modern compilers are capable of generating highly optimized code
Assembly code is architecture-specific, making it less portable

Kaneo – An open source project management platform from kaneo.app
50 by saturn5k 2h ago | |

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Gig workers worked more but earned less in 2024, a new study shows from businessinsider.com
51 by wallflower 46m ago | |

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September 17, 1787: "A Republic, If You Can Keep It" from nps.gov
148 by 037 3h ago | |

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The Birth of Chipzilla from abortretry.fail
44 by rbanffy 4h ago | |

Article: 41 min

The Birth of Chipzilla

NM Electronics was founded by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore
Arthur Rock played a crucial role in raising funds
Initial challenges and successes in product development
Intel's first major purchase: the name of the company
Early structure and roles within Intel
Intel's first few months operations, including Fab1 setup
Intel's first products released: 3101 SRAM and 1101 MOS memory chip

Quality:
The article provides a detailed and factual account of Intel's early history, with accurate information and balanced viewpoints.

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A map of torii around the world from google.com
46 by ilamont 4h ago | | |

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The comment thread discusses a map of torii gates outside Japan, with some users pointing out geographical inaccuracies and others appreciating the project's potential for community contribution. The conversation touches on cultural preservation, restoration efforts in public parks, and changing access models.

The map is inaccurate regarding torii locations in Japan

Counterarguments:

This is such a great map! Projects like this are really cool, I can imagine author being passionate about this, adding some initial entries and then the community picked up!

Recovering priceless audio and lost languages from old decaying tapes from theconversation.com
59 by PaulHoule 6h ago | |

Article: 8 min

A digital humanities project, PARADISEC, is recovering and preserving old audio recordings from cassettes that contain valuable linguistic data on endangered languages.

PARADISEC project repairs and digitizes old cassette tapes containing audio recordings of endangered languages.
The process involves cleaning, lubricating the tapes to improve playback quality, and applying cyclomethicone for better digitization.
The recovered audio data represents some 1,360 languages, with a major focus on Pacific and Papua New Guinea languages.
Community members value finding records in their own languages and appreciate the opportunity to listen to them.

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The comment thread expresses positive sentiment towards the good intentions of individuals contributing to humanity's well-being, and includes a request for information on specialized audio restoration services.

praise for good will

Amazon now discloses you're buying a license to view Kindle eBooks from blog.the-ebook-reader.com
194 by DavideNL 4h ago | | |

Article: 3 min

Amazon now clearly states on their website that when purchasing Kindle ebooks, customers are acquiring a license rather than the actual content, aligning with California's new law requiring such disclosure. This contrasts with other platforms like Kobo, Apple, and Google, which do not explicitly mention licenses in their checkout process.

Amazon now openly discloses that customers are purchasing a license to view Kindle ebooks.
The change is specific to the US Amazon website, not applicable on UK or CA sites.

Quality:
The article provides factual information without expressing a strong personal opinion.

Discussion (137): 16 min

The comment thread discusses various opinions on DRM-free ebooks, Amazon's business practices, piracy, and digital ownership. There are disagreements about the ethics of piracy and preferences for physical books over digital ones.

DRM-free ebooks are preferred
Amazon's practices are unethical
Piracy is justified under certain circumstances

Counterarguments:

DRM policies are necessary for copyright protection
Physical books have environmental impacts
Legal alternatives exist, such as local bookstores

Reliably Replicating Data Between PostgreSQL and ClickHouse from benjaminwootton.com
24 by saisrirampur 2d ago | |

Article: 42 min

This series of articles demonstrates how to reliably replicate data from PostgreSQL to ClickHouse using PeerDB, an open-source tool for achieving this task in both self-managed and fully managed configurations.

This content could influence the adoption of PostgreSQL and ClickHouse in data warehousing and analytics solutions, potentially leading to more efficient and reliable data replication processes within organizations.

Use of PeerDB for replication
Comparison between self-managed and fully managed solutions
Integration with ClickHouse Cloud

Quality:
The article provides clear, technical information without overly promotional language.

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