Archive for December 2017
https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/devices/mramlike-device-could-make-logic-run-backwards This is an interesting idea: Engineers at Purdue University and the University of California at Berkeley have discovered that a simple combination of commonly available devices creates a computing element that could lead to some truly strange circuits: logic that can perform its inverse operation. Some important aspects of modern computing—notably encryption—depend on there being →
https://opensource.com/article/17/11/death-enterprise-software-salesman?sc_cid=7016000000127ECAAY In a humorous All Things Open 2017 Lightning Talk, “Death of an Enterprise Software Salesman,” Corey Quinn calls out the slick, but not substantive, methods used to market closed-source enterprise software. →
Here is teardown of 10 A DIN rail mounted miniature circuit breaker (Biltema brand) What you see when you open the case Turn around – circuit open/off/tripped Device reseted to “on” position On the left side of mechanism there is bimetallic overcurrent triggering mechanism – load current goes through bimetallic strip and heats it. On →
https://www.boredpanda.com/calvin-hobbes-star-wars-drawings-brian-kesinger/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=sav This is a funny magical mashup universe that puta a Calvin And Hobbes twist on everybody’s favorite Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters →
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3238884/linux/linux-antivirus-and-anti-malware-8-top-tools.html By most estimates, more than 50 percent of web servers on the internet are running some version of Linux or a related *nix. That should be enough to drive home how critical it is to the ongoing success of the Information Age that you analyze, identify, and eradicate malware on or passing through your →
New IT term of the day: Virtual security: Manufacturers claim their products are secure. In reality they are not. Related post: http://www.epanorama.net/newepa/2017/12/01/were-hitting-rock-bottom-in-cyber-lets-do-something-techcrunch/ →
http://inktank.fi/finnish-food-that-will-tell-you-all-you-need-to-know-about-finns/ →
http://suomifinland100.fi/info/?lang=en Finland became an independent state on 6 December 1917. The newly born state was willed into being by the Finns after a long struggle. In spite of hard times, the Finnish people have for almost a hundred years engaged in the building of their country and making decisions together. http://suomifinland100.fi/news/world-congratulates-100-year-old-finland-lighting-blue-white/?lang=en →
https://opensource.com/article/17/8/using-javascript-hack-web?sc_cid=7016000000127ECAAY Not all hacking is mischief. Here’s how you can use JavaScript to make your browser better. →
https://hacks.mozilla.org/2017/11/entering-the-quantum-era-how-firefox-got-fast-again-and-where-its-going-to-get-faster/ Over the past seven months, Mozilla developers have been rapidly replacing major parts of the engine, introducing Rust and parts of Servo to Firefox. Plus, thety have worked on performance issues, both obvious and non-obvious. This newly released Firefox is called Project Quantum. This posting goes through the biggest changes to Firefox browser. →