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Exploring the internals of Linux v0.01: Linux kernel is often mentioned as a overwhelmingly large open source software. As of this writing, the latest version is v6.5-rc5, which consists of 36M lines of code. However, the first version of Linux, v0.01 was pretty small. It consisted of only 10239 lines of code. Excluding comments and blank lines, it was only 8,670 lines. It's small enough to understand and is a good starting point to learn about the internals 
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Exploring the internals of Linux v0.01
This chart shows the last 20 years of development as seen in the Vim git repository.
#unix #linux #freebsd #macos #opensource #vim


20 Years of Vim ยท contextualize.ai
The hard work from maintainers turned Vim into a completely new editor, while still maintaining its spirit.

OpenAI likely to go bankrupt by the end of 2024: Report. How ? Didnโt Microsoft invest $10 billion in OpenAI? Did they spend all money so quickly? TFA also said users are declining, and costs are increasing. 

mint
OpenAI likely to go bankrupt by the end of 2024: Report | Mint
OpenAI's ChatGPT, the fastest-growing app, may go bankrupt by end of 2024, says report. Decline in users and mounting losses are cited as reasons.
I love GIMP app on my #Linux desktop https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-install-gimp-on-ubuntu-debian-linux/


Firefox desktop extensions coming soon for the upcoming Android release
#opensource #firefox #android
Mozilla Add-ons Community Blog
Prepare your Firefox desktop extension for the upcoming Android release โ Mozilla Add-ons Community Blog
In the coming months Mozilla will launch support for an open ecosystem of extensions on Firefox for Android on addons.mozilla.org (AMO). Weโll an...
In 1991, Linus Torvalds was studying UNIX at university, where he was using a special educational, experimental purpose operating system called Minix. However, Minix had its limitations, and Linus felt he could create something better.


CIQ , Oracle and SUSE Create Open Enterprise Linux Association for a Collaborative and Open Future
It seems like history is repeating itself with this situation, reminiscent of the United Linux era from many years ago. #Linux #RHEL #Redhat #IBM #OpenSource

CIQ, Oracle and SUSE Create Open Enterprise Linux Association for a Collaborative and Open Future
CIQ, Oracle and SUSE Create Open Enterprise Linux Association for a Collaborative and Open Future
Learn how to update macOS using the command line via ssh. https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/apple-mac-os-x-update-softwareupdate-bash-shell-command/ #macos #unix #apple


Here is my sleeping cat on #InternationalCatDay


WTF? Uninstall the Nightowl App, now. Spread the word. https://robins.one/notes/uninstall-the-nightowl-app-now.html


this is funny and sad


Downfall attacks targets a critical weakness found in many Intel CPUs. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-40982, enables a user to access and steal data from other users who share the same computer. More info
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Downfall Attacks
Downfall
Downfall attacks targets a critical weakness found in billions of modern processors used in personal and cloud computers.
CVE-2022-40982
Rhino Linux re-invents the Ubuntu experience as a rolling release distribution atop a stable Desktop Environment. Pacstall is at the very heart of the distribution, providing essential packages such as the Linux kernel, Firefox, Rhino Linux specific applications and theming. #linux

Homepage | Rhino Linux
An Ubuntu-based, rolling release distribution, with Pacstall & XFCE at its core.

My Python script that scans /var/log/mail.log for abnormalities failed in Debian 12. Upon reading the documentation, I come across this from Debian Wiki ๐คก Systemd is truly pain in the butt. Now I have choices here: A) update my script to use systemd journals to scan logs. B) Install rsyslogd and reconfigure old behavior. Three is 3rd choice go back to FreeBSD or Alpine. But that is too much work. LOL.


Explain LK-99 to me like I'm five.
Meanwhile somewhere in India ๐


Do ghosts scare me? Noop. But zombies might. However, for every developer or sysadmin, this is the ultimate nightmare.

