1. Map of Space Invader Mosaics in Paris
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The article discusses an app created by an artist that allows users to “collect” various pieces of art by taking pictures of them. The app is explained in more detail in a provided link. The article concludes by mentioning that the app is fun to use.
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The author thinks that maps in the game take away the excitement, especially in places like Paris where they have spent hours searching for them. They mention that the maps are not randomly placed, so players can learn where to find them. The author acknowledges that they do not have to use the maps. Additionally, they mention that in some cities like Montpellier, the space invaders on the map itself add an artistic element.
2. HTML First
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The article discusses the principles of HTML First, which aims to make building web software easier, faster, more inclusive, and more maintainable. The main goal is to widen the pool of web programmers, making it more accessible and increasing income opportunities. The principles emphasize using HTML as the foundation for web development, leveraging the built-in capabilities of browsers before resorting to libraries or frameworks. By prioritizing HTML, the development process becomes more enjoyable, seamless, and easier to understand for other developers. The article also challenges the notion of Separation of Concerns and argues for a more balanced approach that considers Locality of Behaviour. Additionally, it highlights the importance of “View Source” and the ability to peek behind the code curtain, which has become less common in modern web development practices. The article acknowledges that HTML First principles are considered niche in the industry, but hopes to connect with like-minded individuals to further discuss and refine these ideas.
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The author expresses doubt and disappointment in the advice provided by the article. They question how the principles discussed in the article would work in practical, complex scenarios and express skepticism about their effectiveness. The author suggests that applying these principles may actually increase complexity rather than reduce it. They also question whether the principles have been tested and implemented successfully.
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The author of the article expresses frustration with modern web development tools like React, Vue, and Angular, as well as the associated bundlers and transpilers. They mention issues with node and npm, including frequent vulnerability messages. The author laments that the convenience of using Python backend servers to serve the frontend seems to no longer be possible for them.
3. Win-Vind: Vim key binder for Windows
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The latest version of win-vind (v5.6.0) is a lightweight hybrid UI system for Windows that combines CUI and GUI. It allows users to control the Windows GUI in a similar way as Vim. The tool is easy to install and configure, with all methods and concepts derived from Vim. Users can create custom commands by combining built-in commands and there are no complicated scripts or dependencies to worry about. win-vind is a small, single binary that runs with user permissions and can be accessed from the command line. Configuration can be done in .vimrc style, allowing users to switch options, set parameters, remap keys, and define function bindings. The software is provided under the MIT License.
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The author of the article wanted to create a Linux version of a tool similar to vimium, which provides keyboard shortcuts in any application. They created a prototype using the AT-SPI2 accessibility API, but found that querying the API for all buttons was too slow in complex apps. Additionally, many apps, especially non-GTK ones, either implemented accessibility poorly or not at all. As a result, the author abandoned the project. They considered making a framework-specific implementation by modifying the GTK shared library but deemed it too much effort and lost interest in the mouseless concept altogether.
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The article suggests that people who are interested in a specific topic might also be interested in a tiling window manager for Windows. The link provided leads to a specific tiling window manager called “komorebi” on GitHub.
4. 6502 back end for LLVM (2022) [video]
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The article is a comment from someone who is a big fan of LLVM-MOS. They mention that they have a friend who built a console called gametank.zone using W65C02S, and they were able to run Rust demos on it.
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The article received positive feedback for being a concise and engaging 10-minute talk. The author appreciated how the speaker hacked the LLVM workflow to handle registers, finding it interesting even without much knowledge about LLVM.
5. OCaml: a Rust developer’s first impressions
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The author of the article shares their experience with learning the functional programming language OCaml. They mention that their initial interest in functional programming came from using Rust, which heavily uses chained iterator methods. The author discusses their attempt to learn OCaml through projects like Advent of Code and notes the challenges they faced with the language’s inferred types and syntax. They also highlight the reliance on recursion and linked lists in OCaml, which they find unusual given the common advice against using these concepts. The author concludes by mentioning the positive aspects of OCaml, such as its tooling and supportive community.
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The article discusses some features of OCaml. It mentions that OCaml supports type annotations and provides the option to use an editor that supports querying or showing types. The article also highlights the use of Seq over List in the standard library. Additionally, it mentions that there are interesting comparisons to be made, such as OCaml 5 effect handlers being an alternative to Rust’s Async.
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The article discusses the author’s experience learning and using the OCaml programming language. They express their initial excitement about OCaml and their efforts to learn it through a course. However, they become disillusioned after discovering competitive programming and find that OCaml is less efficient and harder to write compared to C++. The author admits to having difficulty writing useful code from scratch in OCaml and finds dealing with user input/output cumbersome due to immutability. They ultimately decide that they are not productive enough in OCaml compared to other languages and feel that they have wasted time that could have been spent on other topics.
6. Speaker Support in Asahi Linux
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The article provides an update on the speaker support of Asahi Linux. The platform aims to offer the best speaker support for Linux laptops and has undergone a multi-year development effort. The speaker support is currently available on Asahi Fedora Remix, and although there may be bugs and room for improvement, alternative distros should be able to integrate this work easily. The article also mentions that the DSP processing currently consumes too much power but will be improved with an upcoming release. The goal is to provide a balanced sound and offer customization options for users. The article also mentions the implementation of an open-source “smart amp” that monitors feedback signals and adjusts speaker volumes for safety. Users are advised to be cautious when using the speakers at maximum volume. Overall, the speaker support on Asahi Linux is being continuously developed and improved.
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The article discusses the use of Easy Effects for digital signal processing (DSP). It mentions that while Easy Effects can be used for DSP, it is not suitable for distribution. The main challenge is obtaining the correct impulse-response data, which typically requires professional equipment and a recording studio. However, it is suggested that Dolby may be using the same profile for all laptops, allowing for a copy-paste approach. The article also mentions that Asahi can ship DSP turned on by default because its distribution is specific to Apple, which helps enhance the quality of their hardware. The article provides two references for further information on Easy Effects and Linux support for Dolby Advanced Audio v2.
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The article discusses Asahi’s introduction of a new advanced speaker DSP technology to Linux. The significance of this development is highlighted, and the author predicts that it will likely be incorporated into other Linux distributions in the future.
7. RIP Google Groups Dejanews.com Archive?
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The provided link appears to lead to a personal anecdote about the author being reprimanded for requesting illegal software known as “warez” as a child.
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The article discusses the archeological effort made by individuals to recover old backups and servers in order to preserve the complete news archive of DejaNews. Despite the fact that some of the retrieved content may not be significant, it is seen as an important part of internet history.
8. The Apple Network Server’s all-too-secret weapon (featuring PPC Toolbox)
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The article discusses the history of the Apple Network Server (ANS), a Unix-based server developed by Apple in the 1990s. It explains how the ANS originally ran Apple’s own Unix operating system called A/UX, but later transitioned to running IBM’s AIX. The article highlights the unique features of the ANS, including its built-in AppleTalk stack and support for Apple Events, which allowed it to integrate with Macintosh computers. The author also describes their personal experience with an ANS and discusses the challenges faced by Apple and IBM in developing and marketing the server.
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The article highlights Apple’s history of making promises regarding collaborations and technologies, only to fail to deliver on them. The author mentions various examples of these failed promises, such as Copland, OpenDoc, A/UX 4.0, A/UX and AIX on PowerOpen, Mac OS 7 on DR-DOS, Netware on PPC Macs, Mac OS on the ANS, and MAE on AIX on the ANS. The article suggests that this history explains Apple’s present tendency to have a “not invented here” attitude towards outside innovations.
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The article provides a historical overview of the Network Server and its software. The author shares personal experience working at Apple and being part of the team that ported NetWare to the Network Server. The project was ultimately canceled just before it would have entered the Beta stage.
9. Archive your old projects
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The author of the article reflects on their experience of revisiting old abandoned projects and realizing the lack of organization and information available. They propose a new strategy for archiving projects: leaving online projects that do not require maintenance and creating a dedicated folder system for projects saved in the file system. They suggest including screenshots, screen recordings, explanations of the project’s purpose and contributors, database dumps, and static site generator files in the archive. Additionally, they recommend saving content in a place the author controls and suggesting using the Wayback Machine for externally hosted platforms. They invite readers to share their own project archiving strategies.
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The article advises creating a folder or box called “Process” to document the messy process of creating something. It suggests taking photos, saving text files with specific names, writing on paper, and recording messages and melodies. All these should be stored in the Process folder or box. The article emphasizes the importance of documenting experiences and memories for future reference and learning.
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The author created a simple counter to remind them to eat every two hours and shared it on Hacker News. However, people didn’t understand why they were showing a basic counter and the author stopped sharing their projects. They used to upload everything to GitHub but don’t do that as much anymore.
10. Web designers should get good training in typography (2006)
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This article discusses the importance of typography in web design. It highlights the role of typography in organizing and optimizing the readability and accessibility of textual content on websites. The author argues that despite limitations in font availability and screen resolution, web designers should focus on utilizing the available resources effectively. The article emphasizes the need for expertise in typography to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites. Additionally, it mentions that treating text as a user interface is essential for successful web design.
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The author argues that not only web-designers, but also anyone who uses a word processor should receive basic training in typography and layout. They believe that this should be a short high-school course because the basic rules are not difficult to understand. The author highlights that although it is possible to create decent looking documents using programs like Microsoft Word, Libre Office, or Abiword, individuals without knowledge of typography and layout often create unprofessional and visually unpleasing documents that convey a lack of aesthetic taste.
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The author acknowledges the impressive work done by typographers in creating visually appealing websites. However, personally, they prefer reading sites with minimal styling, such as mathpages or Dan Luu’s site, as it makes reading easier for them. The author suggests considering the point of diminishing returns when it comes to website styling.