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The article explores the history and purpose of the equal sign (=), delving into its mathematical and linguistic origins, as well as its evolution in computer programming and various fields of study.

The article discusses the author's journey to decentralize their smartphone by using single-purpose devices instead of a single all-in-one device. It explores the benefits and challenges of this approach, such as improved privacy, focus, and productivity, as well as the need to manage multiple devices effectively.

Floppinux 2025 is a new operating system that aims to revive the floppy disk by providing a modern, lightweight, and versatile platform for developers and hobbyists. The article discusses the features, capabilities, and potential applications of this innovative operating system.

After reading "During Helene, I Just Wanted a Plain Text Website" on Sparkbox (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46494734) , I built safe-now.live – a text-first emergency info site for USA and Canada. No JavaScript, no images, under 10KB. Pulls live FEMA disasters, NWS alerts, weather, and local resources. This is my first live website ever so looking for critical feedback on the website. Please feel free to look around.

https://safe-now.live

Inspired by this Ask HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46834977

But I'm going further back in time to see if there is anybody here who still uses slide rules?

The article introduces the Codex app, which allows users to write, test, and run code directly in their browser. Codex is built on OpenAI's Codex model, which can understand and generate code in a variety of programming languages.

The article discusses the growth and evolution of the Anki flashcard software over time, reflecting on its development, user community, and the challenges it has faced in adapting to changing needs and technologies.

Emerge Career, a YC-backed startup, is seeking a talented founding product designer to join their team and help shape the future of their platform, which aims to revolutionize the career transition experience for job seekers.

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2525498123

The article provides an overview of the personal website of software engineer Miller, showcasing his background, projects, and blog. It aims to give readers a glimpse into the author's professional experience and interests.

The article discusses the current state of AI development, highlighting the challenges and potential risks posed by the rapid advancement of AI technologies. It emphasizes the need for responsible and coordinated efforts to ensure the safe and beneficial deployment of AI systems.

Hi HN,

I'm Emilie, I have a literature background (which explains the well-written documentation!) and I've been learning Rust and distributed systems by building minikv over the past few months. It recently got featured in Programmez! magazine: https://www.programmez.com/actualites/minikv-un-key-value-st...

minikv is an open-source, distributed storage engine built for learning, experimentation, and self-hosted setups. It combines a strongly-consistent key-value database (Raft), S3-compatible object storage, and basic multi-tenancy.

Features/highlights:

- Raft consensus with automatic failover and sharding - S3-compatible HTTP API (plus REST/gRPC APIs) - Pluggable storage backends: in-memory, RocksDB, Sled - Multi-tenant: per-tenant namespaces, role-based access, quotas, and audit - Metrics (Prometheus), TLS, JWT-based API keys - Easy to deploy (single binary, works with Docker/Kubernetes)

Quick demo (single node):

```bash git clone https://github.com/whispem/minikv.git cd minikv cargo run --release -- --config config.example.toml curl localhost:8080/health/ready

# S3 upload + read curl -X PUT localhost:8080/s3/mybucket/hello -d "hi HN" curl localhost:8080/s3/mybucket/hello

Docs, cluster setup, and architecture details are in the repo. I’d love to hear feedback, questions, ideas, or your stories running distributed infra in Rust!

Repo: https://github.com/whispem/minikv Crate: https://crates.io/crates/minikv

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Don't miss this other fine thread: Who wants to be hired? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46857487

This article showcases a custom-designed t-shirt that features the initials 'CM' in a stylized design. The t-shirt is available in various colors and sizes, catering to different personal preferences.

SpaceX announces that AI research company Anthropic has joined its XAI (Extraterrestrial Artificial Intelligence) program, which aims to develop advanced AI systems capable of operating in space exploration missions.

The article discusses how the website Archive.today is reportedly directing a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against the author's blog, causing significant disruption and accessibility issues.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/moltbook-social-med...

The article compares the performance of rclone and rsync for network file synchronization, finding that rclone can be up to 4 times faster than rsync in certain scenarios. It provides benchmarks and analysis to help readers choose the best tool for their file sync needs.

A regulatory expert claims that the new $45 fee imposed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for passengers who wish to fly without a valid ID is illegal, as it violates federal law and exceeds the agency's authority.

The article announces the release of Linux From Scratch (LFS) version 11.2, which includes updates to packages and improvements to the instructions for building a custom Linux system from scratch.

The article explores the lasting impact of the 1960s animated series 'The Jetsons,' which offered a futuristic vision of technology and society that still resonates today, 50 years after its debut.

The article discusses the development of heat pumps that can store and distribute heat as needed, reducing energy consumption and emissions. Researchers are working on improving heat pump technology to make it more efficient and adaptable to various heating and cooling applications.

This article introduces Nano VLLM, a new approach to building very large language models (VLLMs) using nano-sized models. It discusses the benefits of this technique, including reduced training time and computational resources, and outlines the key steps involved in the Nano VLLM process.