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LLMs Are Not a Default Execution Engine
An argument against using Large Language Models (LLMs) as a general-purpose execution engine for software logic.
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Is An Excellent & Powerful Mini PC With Fully Open-Source Software
Phoronix reviews the AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC, highlighting its powerful performance and fully open-source software stack.
Linux 7.3 Expected To "Flatten The Pick" For Better Scheduling While Gaming & More
The Linux 7.3 kernel is expected to introduce 'flatten the pick' patches to improve CPU scheduling and gaming performance on lower-end hardware.
Intel i915 Driver Nearly Ready To "Work Well" With RT Linux Kernel Sans Display Support
Work is nearly complete to make the Intel i915 graphics driver compatible with the RT Linux kernel for real-time applications.
The (Petty) Reason We Didn't End Up Using jj
A discussion regarding the reasons for not adopting the 'jj' version control system in a specific project.
PREEMPT_NONE Is Dead; Your Postgres Probably Doesn’t Care
Analysis of the removal of PREEMPT_NONE in the Linux kernel, and why it likely has minimal impact on PostgreSQL databases.
Caught a .git/config crawler
A report on detecting a crawler targeting .git/config files to leak sensitive information from web servers.
Can you run every line of code in Super Mario Bros.?
Exploration of whether every single line of code in the original Super Mario Bros. game can be executed.
How to sequence your own DNA at home
A discussion on the practicalities and tools required for individuals to sequence their own DNA in a home setting.
NSA and IETF: Fairness
An exploration of the relationship and interactions between the NSA and the IETF regarding internet standards and fairness.
The Music of Destruction
A piece exploring the intersection of music and the concept of destruction.
Strata – An app that talks me out of dying outdoors
Introduction to Strata, an application designed to provide safety and guidance for outdoor enthusiasts to prevent fatalities.
Acronym Fatigue Series Introduction: why I'm wary of acronyms
An introductory series discussing the pitfalls and fatigue associated with the overuse of acronyms in technical communication.
Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
An analysis of Netflix's business model, questioning whether the binge-watching strategy is still effective for viewer retention.
Microsoft Lands Initial AV1 Encoding Using DirectX 12 + HMFT Within Mesa 26.2
Microsoft has added initial AV1 encoding support to Mesa 26.2 using DirectX 12 and Hardware Media Foundation Transform (HMFT) for GPUs.
Vulkan Video H.264/H.265 Encode Now Working For Intel Alchemist GPUs On Linux
Vulkan Video H.264/H.265 encoding is now functional for Intel Alchemist GPUs on Linux following driver updates.
Marek Olšák At Valve Lands RADV Code That Can "Double Performance" With Some VRS Cases
Valve engineer Marek Olšák has implemented a VRS code overhaul in Mesa 26.2 that can double performance in certain cases for RADV.
Ryzen AI Developer Platform: AMD's Own Linux Distribution Built Atop Debian
AMD has released the Ryzen AI Developer Platform, a Debian-based Linux distribution specifically for AI development on Ryzen AI hardware.
A 2048-spin bulk acoustic wave Ising machine for number partitioning and Sudoku
Researchers developed a 2048-spin bulk acoustic wave Ising machine designed to solve complex combinatorial problems like number partitioning and Sudoku.
AI: The ROI Runway Could Be Long Outside the Tech Sector
An analysis of the potential return on investment for AI implementations outside the technology sector, suggesting the runway to profitability may be long.