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Artificial Intelligence - A New Synthesis
Artificial Intelligence /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Artificial Intelligence A New Synthesis by Nils J. Nilsson Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology Books Published Date 1998 Page Count 513 Categories Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Computers / Artificial Intelligence / Expert Systems Language EN Average Rating 3 (based on 1 ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 1558605355 Intelligent agents are employed as the central characters in this introductory text. Beginning with elementary reactive agents, Nilsson gradually increases their cognitive horsepower to illustrate the most important and lasting ideas in AI. Neural networks, genetic programming, computer vision, heuristic search, knowledge representation and reasoning, Bayes networks, planning, and language understanding are each revealed through the growing capabilities of these agents. A distinguishing feature of this text is in its evolutionary approach to the study of AI. This book provides a refreshing and motivating synthesis of the field by one of AI's master expositors and leading researches. More Information
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From Computer to Brain - Foundations of Computational Neuroscience
From Computer to Brain /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } From Computer to Brain Foundations of Computational Neuroscience by William W. Lytton Publisher Springer Science & Business Media Published Date 2007-05-08 Page Count 364 Categories Mathematics / Applied, Medical / Neuroscience, Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Technology & Engineering / Biomedical, Mathematics / General, Science / Life Sciences / Neuroscience Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0387227334 Biology undergraduates, medical students and life-science graduate students often have limited mathematical skills. Similarly, physics, math and engineering students have little patience for the detailed facts that make up much of biological knowledge. Teaching computational neuroscience as an integrated discipline requires that both groups be brought forward onto common ground. This book does this by making ancillary material available in an appendix and providing basic explanations without becoming bogged down in unnecessary details. The book will be suitable for undergraduates and beginning graduate students taking a computational neuroscience course and also to anyone with an interest in the uses of the computer in modeling the nervous system. More Information
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Linux Annoyances for Geeks - Getting the Most Flexible System in the World Just the Way You Want It
Linux Annoyances for GeeksGetting the Most Flexible System in the World Just the Way You Want Itby Michael Jang Publisher "O'Reilly Media, Inc." Published Date 2006-04-05 Page Count 502 Categories Computers / General, Computers / Computer Science, Computers / Operating Systems / General, Computers / Operating Systems / UNIX, Computers / Operating Systems / Linux Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0596008015 GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable. But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you're not fully up to speed with its capabilities. A unique approach to running and administering Linux systems, Linux Annoyances for Geeks addresses the many poorly documented and under-appreciated topics that make the difference between a system you struggle with and a system you really enjoy. This book is for power users and system administrators who want to clear away barriers to using Linux for themselves and for less-trained users in their organizations. This book meticulously tells you how to get a stubborn wireless card to work under Linux, and reveals little-known sources for wireless driversand information. It tells you how to add extra security to your systems, such as boot passwords, and how to use tools such as rescue disks to overcome overly zealous security measures in a pinch. In every area of desktop and server use, the book is chock full of advice based on hard-earned experience. Author Michael Jang has spent many hours trying out software in a wide range of environments and carefully documenting solutions for the most popular Linux distributions. (The book focuses on Red Hat/Fedora, SUSE, and Debian.) Many of the topics presented here are previously undocumented or are discussed only in obscure email archives. One of the valuable features of this book for system administrators and Linux proponents in general is the organization of step-by-step procedures that they can customize for naive end-users at their sites. Jang has taken into account not only the needs of a sophisticated readership, but the needs of other people those readers may serve. Sometimes, a small thing for a user (such as being able to play a CD) or for an administrator (such as updating an organizations' systems from a central server) can make or break the adoption of Linux. This book helps you overcome the most common annoyances in deploying Linux, and trains you in the techniques that will help you overcome other problems you find along the way. In keeping with the spirit of the Annoyances series, the book adopts a sympathetic tone that will quickly win you over. Rather than blaming you for possessing limited Linux savvy, Linux Annoyances for Geeks takes you along for a fun-filled ride as you master the system together. More Information
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The Linux Command Line
The Linux Command Line 2nd Editionby William E. Shotts (Jr.) Publisher Lulu.com Published Date 2019 Page Count 504 Categories Linux Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN N/A You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer—now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust. More Information
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Guide to Assembly Language Programming in Linux
Guide to Assembly Language Programming in Linuxby Sivarama P. Dandamudi Publisher Springer Published Date 2005 Page Count 543 Categories Assembly languages (Electronic computers) Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN N/A From the Back Cover This unique guide provides comprehensive coverage of the key elements of Assembly language programming with in-depth coverage of the Linux operating system, which is the fastest-growing operating system with an estimated 18 million Linux users worldwide. The book specifically targets professionals who would like to learn Assembly and intend or expect to move to the Linux operating system. This highly useful guidebook comes complete with all the necessary software (Linux, NASM, debugger), making it an extremely valuable resource tool for all those who want to learn Assembly programming and Linux. Readers need only have a basic knowledge of any structured, high-level language such as C to obtain the full benefits of this guidebook. Sivarama P. Dandamudi is a professor of computer science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, as well as associate editor responsible for computer architecture at the International Journal of Computers and Their Applications. He has more than two decades of experience teaching about computer systems and organization. Features and Benefits: • Free NASM assembler provides hands-on assembly language programming experience • Three chapters on computer organization provide the necessary background to program in assembly language • Presentation of material is suitable for self-study, with extensive programming examples and figures • All examples are complete in that they can be assembled and run, giving a better feeling as to how these programs work Key Topics: • Computer organization, including digital logic circuits, memory organization, IA-32 architecture • Installing and using Linux and NASM • Debugging assembly language programs • Overview of assembly language instructions • Writing procedures, addressing modes, conditional execution, logical and bit operations • Advanced assembly language, including string processing, ASCII and BCD arithmetic, recursion, protected-mode interrupt processing, high-level language interface, floating-point operations. About the AuthorSivarama P. Dandamudi is a professor of computer science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, as well as associate editor responsible for computer architecture at the International Journal of Computers and Their Applications. He has more than two decades of experience teaching about computer systems and organization. More Information
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RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer - Linux Study Guide (exam RH302)
RHCE Red Hat Certified EngineerLinux Study Guide (exam RH302)by Michael H.. Jang Publisher McGraw-Hill Osborne Published Date 2004 Page Count 755 Categories Electronic data processing personnel Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0072253665 "Mastering the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Exam" is a comprehensive guide designed for IT professionals and system administrators aspiring to achieve RHCE certification. This book is an essential resource for mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) skills and advancing careers in Linux administration. This book is designed to guide you through every stage of preparing for the RHCE certification. It introduces the importance of RHCE in IT and breaks down the exam blueprint, covering both theory and practical skills. You will learn Linux basics, automate tasks using tools like bash scripting and Ansible, manage network services and SELinux security, and explore emerging technologies like containers and virtualization. The book also covers performance optimization and troubleshooting, providing strategies to tackle the exam with confidence. Practice exams simulate real-world scenarios to help you succeed and achieve your RHCE certification. By the end, readers will be fully prepared for the RHCE exam and equipped with practical skills for Linux administration roles. This book enables aspiring engineers to excel in complex Linux environments, supporting their journey towards RHCE certification and professional growth in the dynamic IT landscape. Key Features Complete RHCE guide with theory, practical labs, and exam strategies. Offers deep insights into Ansible, networking, and Linux security. Prepares IT pros and students for real-world Linux administration. What you will learn The essentials of Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration. Automation of tasks using Ansible and scripting tools. Effective management of networking and security in RHEL. Hands-on skills in SELinux configuration and troubleshooting. Practical insights into container management and deployment. Preparation techniques for success in the RHCE certification. Who this book is for This book is intended for IT professionals and system administrators with basic to intermediate Linux knowledge. It is also suitable for those aiming for RHCE certification and educators seeking a structured resource for teaching RHEL system management and automation. Table of Contents Introduction to RHCE Certification Red Hat Enterprise Linux Red Hat System Administration Automating Linux Tasks Ansible Enterprise Network Services and Security Introduction Emerging Technologies Integration Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting Practice Exams and Scenarios Real World Application More Information
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Electronic Literature - New Horizons for the Literary
Electronic Literature /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Electronic Literature New Horizons for the Literary by N. Katherine Hayles Publisher University of Notre Dame Published Date 2008 Page Count 223 Categories Art / Digital, Computers / Internet / General, Computers / Design, Graphics & Media / Graphics Tools, Fiction / General, Literary Criticism / General, Literary Criticism / Modern / 20th Century, Literary Criticism / Modern / 21st Century, Technology & Engineering / Social Aspects Language EN Average Rating 4 (based on 1 ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0268030847 A visible presence for some two decades, electronic literature has already produced many works that deserve the rigorous scrutiny critics have long practiced with print literature. Only now, however, with Electronic Literature by N. Katherine Hayles, do we have the first systematic survey of the field and an analysis of its importance, breadth, and wide-ranging implications for literary study. Hayles's book is designed to help electronic literature move into the classroom. Her systematic survey of the field addresses its major genres, the challenges it poses to traditional literary theory, and the complex and compelling issues at stake. She develops a theoretical framework for understanding how electronic literature both draws on the print tradition and requires new reading and interpretive strategies. Grounding her approach in the evolutionary dynamic between humans and technology, Hayles argues that neither the body nor the machine should be given absolute theoretical priority. Rather, she focuses on the interconnections between embodied writers and users and the intelligent machines that perform electronic texts. Through close readings of important works, Hayles demonstrates that a new mode of narration is emerging that differs significantly from previous models. Key to her argument is the observation that almost all contemporary literature has its genesis as electronic files, so that print becomes a specific mode for electronic text rather than an entirely different medium. Hayles illustrates the implications of this condition with three contemporary novels that bear the mark of the digital. Included with the book is a companion website (https: //newhorizons.eliterature.org/index.php) and an online resource, The Electronic Literature Collection, Volume 1 (https: //collection.eliterature.org/1/). The companion website offers resources for teachers and students, including sample syllabi, original essays, author biographies, and useful links. The ELC contains sixty new and recent works of electronic literature with keyword index, authors' notes, and editorial headnotes. Representing multiple modalities of electronic writing--hypertext fiction, kinetic poetry, generative and combinatory forms, network writing, codework, 3D, narrative animations, installation pieces, and Flash poetry--the collection encompasses comparatively low-tech work alongside heavily coded pieces. Together, the book, companion website, and collection provide an exceptional pedagogical opportunity. More Information
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Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend - Second Edition: With RPG Maker MV
Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend Second Edition: With RPG Maker MV by Darrin Perez Publisher Apress Published Date 2015-12-19 Page Count 241 Categories Computers / Programming / Games, Computers / Programming / General, Computers / Programming Languages / General, Computers / Information Technology Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 1484217934 Updated for RPG Maker MV using JavaScript, Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend shows you how to create your very own dungeon crawler game in RPG Maker MV in a single weekend. The entire process, from start to finish, is covered within this book. You will see a variety of dungeon maps and events, all broken down for your convenience.One of the hardest parts of game development is actually finishing a game, but it is also one of the most important steps on the way to becoming a game developer. If you have yet to finish a game, this book will give you the confidence and resources you need to finally be able to create your very own RPG. Once you've completed the game in this book, you'll be able to modify it as much as you like, adding new monsters and quests, and you'll have the skills to go on to create your second game all by yourself. Among the topics covered in this book are: Creating various types of enemy encounters via the use of the eventing system, and JavaScript replacing the old Ruby commands. Creating a special area that allows the player to pick their character of choice instead of being forced to play a particular character. Clever uses of events to create items that allow the player to return to town instantly and summon vehicles to their side. What You'll Learn: Create playable characters that have different attributes and play styles. Create a wide variety of weapons, armors, and items for the player to purchase, find, and use.JavaScript is now used throughout. Design dungeon levels with specific goals in mind. Create treasure chests with random contents or contents based on the player’s character. Create doors that require keys or puzzles to unlock. Create a variety of enemy encounters. Who This Book is For: Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend is for anyone who has ever wanted to create a game from scratch. All you need is this book and a copy of RPG Maker MV. More Information
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Cloudflare R2 Outage Incident Report - February 6, 2025
OverviewOn Thursday, February 6, 2025, multiple Cloudflare services, including R2 object storage, experienced a significant outage lasting 59 minutes. This incident resulted in complete operational failures against R2 and disruptions to dependent services such as Stream, Images, Cache Reserve, Vectorize, and Log Delivery. The root cause was traced to human error and inadequate validation safeguards during routine abuse remediation procedures. Impact SummaryIncident Duration: 08:14 UTC to 09:13 UTC (primary impact), with residual effects until 09:36 UTC. Primary Issue: Disabling of the R2 Gateway service, responsible for the R2 API. Data Integrity: No data loss or corruption occurred within R2. Affected ServicesR2: 100% failure of operations (uploads, downloads, metadata) during the outage. Minor residual errors (<1%) post-recovery. Stream: Complete service disruption during the outage. Images: Full impact on upload/download; delivery minimally affected (97% success rate). Cache Reserve: Increased origin requests, impacting <0.049% of cacheable requests. Log Delivery: Delays and data loss (up to 4.5% for non-R2, 13.6% for R2 jobs). Durable Objects: 0.09% error rate spike post-recovery. Cache Purge: 1.8% error rate increase, 10x latency during the incident. Vectorize: 75% query failures, 100% insert/upsert/delete failures during the outage. Key Transparency Auditor: Complete failure of publish/read operations. Workers & Pages: Minimal deployment failures (0.002%) for projects with R2 bindings. Incident Timeline08:12 UTC: R2 Gateway service inadvertently disabled. 08:14 UTC: Service degradation begins. 08:25 UTC: Internal incident declared. 08:42 UTC: Root cause identified. 08:57 UTC: Operations team begins re-enabling the R2 Gateway. 09:10 UTC: R2 starts to recover. 09:13 UTC: Primary impact ends. 09:36 UTC: Residual error rates recover. 10:29 UTC: Incident officially closed after monitoring. Root Cause AnalysisThe incident stemmed from human error during a phishing site abuse report remediation. Instead of targeting a specific endpoint, actions mistakenly disabled the entire R2 Gateway service. Contributing factors included: Lack of system-level safeguards. Inadequate account tagging and validation. Limited operator training on critical service disablement risks. The Risks of CDN Dependencies in Critical SystemsContent Delivery Networks (CDNs) play a vital role in improving website performance, scalability, and security. However, relying heavily on CDNs for critical systems can introduce significant risks when outages occur: Lost Revenue: Downtime on e-commerce platforms or SaaS services can result in immediate lost sales and financial transactions, directly affecting revenue streams. Lost Data: Although R2 did not suffer data loss in this incident, disruptions in data transmission processes can lead to lost or incomplete data, especially in logging and analytics services. Lost Customers: Extended or repeated outages can erode customer trust and satisfaction, leading to churn and damage to brand reputation. Operational Disruptions: Businesses relying on real-time data processing or automated workflows may face cascading failures when critical CDN services are unavailable. Remediation StepsImmediate Actions: Deployment of additional guardrails in the Admin API. Disabling high-risk manual actions in the abuse review UI. In-Progress Measures: Improved internal account provisioning. Restricting product disablement permissions. Implementing two-party approval for critical actions. Enhancing abuse checks to prevent internal service disruptions. Cloudflare acknowledges the severity of this incident and the disruption it caused to customers. We are committed to strengthening our systems, implementing robust safeguards, and ensuring that similar incidents are prevented in the future. For more information about Cloudflare's services or to explore career opportunities, visit our website.
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Feb. 07, 2025 - Today's Open Source Project of the Day: 📌 Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
📌 Project Name: Microsoft-Activation-Scripts 🔗 URL: https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts 📝 Description: Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, KMS38, and Online KMS activation methods, along with advanced troubleshooting. ⭐ Stars: 115147 🛠 Language: Batchfile 🤖 AI Summary: The Microsoft-Activation-Scripts project is an open-source tool created to facilitate the activation of Windows and Microsoft Office software. It features several methods for activation, such as HWID, Ohook, KMS38, and Online KMS. In addition to activation, the project also provides advanced troubleshooting options to resolve any potential issues. The significance of this tool lies in its utility for Windows and Office users who need a straightforward and effective way to activate their software. This project helps users maximize the use and features of their Microsoft software, making it a valuable contribution to the open-source and user community. However, it is important to note that this tool should be used responsibly and in accordance with Microsoft's terms of service.
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Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering by Roger Lee Publisher Springer Published Date 2018-08-13 Page Count 189 Categories Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General), Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Technology & Engineering / General Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 3319968033 This book presents the outcomes of the 3rd IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering (BCD 2018), which was held on July 10–12, 2018 in Kanazawa. The aim of the conference was to bring together researchers and scientists, businesspeople and entrepreneurs, teachers, engineers, computer users, and students to discuss the various fields of computer science, to share their experiences, and to exchange new ideas and information in a meaningful way. All aspects (theory, applications and tools) of computer and information science, the practical challenges encountered along the way, and the solutions adopted to solve them are all explored here. The conference organizers selected the best papers from among those accepted for presentation. The papers were chosen on the basis of review scores submitted by members of the program committee and subsequently underwent further rigorous review. Following this second round of review, 13 of the conference’s most promising papers were selected for this Springer (SCI) book. We eagerly await the important contributions that we know these authors will make to the field of computer and information science. More Information
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Free for All - How Linux and the Free Software Movement Undercut the High-tech Titans
Free for All /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Free for All How Linux and the Free Software Movement Undercut the High-tech Titans by Peter Wayner Publisher Harper Business Published Date 2000 Page Count 340 Categories Business & Economics / Economics / Theory, Computers / General, Computers / Networking / General, Computers / Operating Systems / Windows Desktop, Computers / Operating Systems / Linux, Computers / History Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0066620503 Linux: Poised for World Domination?A revolution is sweeping the software world -- one that threatens to pull even the mighty Microsoft Corporation from its throne. Bill Gates and his company's rule over the software industry through their tight control of Microsoft Windows is facing their biggest challenge ever -- a new competitor that can't be bought, coopted, or manipulated with any of the traditional tools of corporate power. Its name: Linux."Free for All" is the story of a group of dedicated software hackers from around the world who, in their spare time, created an "open" operating system that rivals and in many ways surpasses Microsoft's. Peter Wayner, a writer whose coverage of technology appears frequently in the "New York Times" and "Salon" magazine, tells a fascinating tale of how a simple idea creating and giving away an "open" operating system that people can change and customize -- sparked a grass-roots movement among programmers and revolutionized the software business."Free for All" goes behind the scenes, telling us about the creators and users of Linux. Along the way you will meet the leaders of this revolution, including Richard Stallman, who founded the free software movement, Linus Torvalds, the coding genius and Stallman disciple, who became the master and coordinator of the evolving system (and named it after himself), and many others who aided and nurtured the growing free software movement. You'll learn how and why they gave their code away for free, threatening the Redmond, Washington, giant's hegemony and spawning a whole new industry of Linux-related companies and software.You will also learn where the Linux movement is going and how it islikely to affect the high-tech industry and, ultimately, the computers you use at home and on the job. As fresh and exciting as today's headlines and tomorrow's IPOs, the story of Linux is just beginning. Here is Act I. More Information
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Linux for Beginners
Linux for Beginners /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Linux for Beginners by Jason Cannon Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Published Date 2014 Page Count 190 Categories Computers / Operating Systems / General, Computers / System Administration / Linux & UNIX Administration Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 1496145097 If you want to learn how to use Linux, but don't know where to start read on. Knowing where to start when learning a new skill can be a challenge, especially when the topic seems so vast. There can be so much information available that you can't even decide where to start. Or worse, you start down the path of learning and quickly discover too many concepts, commands, and nuances that aren't explained. This kind of experience is frustrating and leaves you with more questions than answers. Linux for Beginners doesn't make any assumptions about your background or knowledge of Linux. You need no prior knowledge to benefit from this book. You will be guided step by step using a logical and systematic approach. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy for anyone to understand. Here is what you will learn by reading Linux for Beginners: How to get access to a Linux server if you don't already. What a Linux distribution is and which one to choose. What software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers. Screenshots included. What SSH is and how to use it, including creating and using SSH keys. The file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation. The basic Linux commands you'll use most often. Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories. Listing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files. Exactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease. How to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors. Two methods to search for files and directories. How to compare the contents of files. What pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them. How to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy. How and why to redirect input and output from applications. How to customize your shell prompt. How to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history. How to schedule and automate jobs using cron. How to switch users and run processes as others. Where to go for even more in-depth coverage on each topic. What you learn in "Linux for Beginners" applies to any Linux environment including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, RedHat, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Slackware, and more. Scroll up, click the Buy Now With 1 Click button and get started learning Linux today! More Information
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JPEG - Still Image Data Compression Standard
JPEG /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } JPEG Still Image Data Compression Standard by William B. Pennebaker, Joan L. Mitchell Publisher Springer Science & Business Media Published Date 1992-12-31 Page Count 638 Categories Computers / Systems Architecture / General, Technology & Engineering / Electronics / General, Computers / Programming / Algorithms, Computers / Information Technology, Technology & Engineering / Imaging Systems Language EN Average Rating 5 (based on 2 ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0442012721 Created by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), the JPEG standard is the first color still image data compression international standard. This new guide to JPEG and its technologies offers detailed information on the new JPEG signaling conventions and the structure of JPEG compressed data. More Information
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PowerPivot Alchemy - Patterns and Techniques for Excel
PowerPivot Alchemy /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } PowerPivot Alchemy Patterns and Techniques for Excel by Bill Jelen, Rob Collie Publisher Tickling Keys, Inc. Published Date 2014-07-01 Page Count 295 Categories Computers / Business & Productivity Software / Spreadsheets Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 1615473378 Rob Collie (PowerPivotPro) and Bill Jelen (MrExcel) join forces in this combined sequel to their best-selling Power Pivot books. Alchemy sets aside the fundamentals of past books and provides a series of practical, easy-to-follow "patterns" for dozens of common analysis, reporting, and dashboarding needs. Three "bonus" chapters introduce you to the newer members of the "Power BI" family – Power Query, Power View, and Power Map. Whether you are starting your transformation from "old school" Excel User to Modern Data Professional or a veteran of the Power BI arts, this book will dramatically expand your data superpowers. More Information
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Practical Video Game Bots - Automating Game Processes using C++, Python, and AutoIt
Practical Video Game Bots /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Practical Video Game Bots Automating Game Processes using C++, Python, and AutoIt by Ilya Shpigor Publisher Apress Published Date 2018-08-21 Page Count 328 Categories Computers / Programming / Games, Computers / Programming Languages / General, Computers / Programming Languages / Python, Computers / Programming / Microsoft, Computers / Information Technology Language EN Average Rating 5 (based on 1 ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 1484237366 Develop and use bots in video gaming to automate game processes and see possible ways to avoid this kind of automation. This book explains how bots can be very helpful in games such as multiplayer online games, both for training your character and for automating repetitious game processes in order to start a competition with human opponents much faster. Some players might use bots for cheating or avoiding game rules to gain an advantage over opponents - a sophisticated form of hacking that includes some elements of artificial intelligence (AI). However, while Practical Video Game Bots considers these topics, it is not a cheater's guide. Rather, this book is an attempt to overcome the information vacuum regarding bot development in video game applications. Through the use of three case study game examples, it covers most methods and technologies that are used by bot developers, and the details of anti-cheating systems. This book provides answers and useful advice for topics such as process automation, reverse engineering, and network applications. Modern bot applications use technologies from all these domains. You will also consider the work mechanisms of different kinds of bots and will write simple prototypes. What You Will Learn Discover bots and apply them to game applications Use clicker bots with OS-level embedding data, output-device capture, and more Develop in-game bots, with process memory analysis and access Work with out-game bots, with network interception and embedding data Deal with input device emulation and OS-level interception data Who This Book Is For Those with some prior experience in game development and coding experience in Python, C++, and Windows APIs. More Information
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Designing Immersive Video Games Using 3DUI Technologies - Improving the Gamer's User Experience
Designing Immersive Video Games Using 3DUI Technologies /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Designing Immersive Video Games Using 3DUI Technologies Improving the Gamer's User Experience by Arun K. Kulshreshth, Joseph J. LaViola Jr. Publisher Springer Published Date 2018-05-29 Page Count 114 Categories Computers / User Interfaces, Computers / Software Development & Engineering / Computer Graphics, Computers / Programming / Games, Computers / Operating Systems / General Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 3319779532 A 3D user interface (3DUI) is an interface in which the user performs tasks in three dimensions. For example, interactions using hand/body gestures, interaction using a motion controller (e.g. Sony PlayStation Move), interaction with virtual reality devices using tracked motion controllers, etc. All these technologies which let a user interact in three dimensions are called 3D user interface technologies. These 3D user interfaces have the potential to make games more immersive & engaging and thus potentially provide a better user experience to gamers. Although 3D user interface technologies are available for games, it is unclear how their usage affects game play and if there are any user performance benefits. This book presents state of the art research on exploring 3D user interface technologies for improving video games. It also presents a review of research work done in this area and describes experiments focused on usage of stereoscopic 3D, head tracking, and hand gesture-based control in gaming scenarios. These experiments are systematic studies in gaming environments and are aimed at understanding the effect of the underlined 3D interface technology on the gaming experience of a user. Based on these experiments, several design guidelines are presented which can aid game designers in designing better immersive games. More Information
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Dynamic Programming
Dynamic Programming /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Dynamic Programming by Richard Bellman, Richard Ernest Bellman Publisher Princeton University Press Published Date 1957 Page Count 339 Categories Dynamic programming Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN N/A This is a brief description of decision processes in dynamic programming. More Information
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Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future - The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today's Computers
Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today's Computers by John MacCormick Publisher Princeton University Press Published Date 2020-09-15 Page Count 232 Categories Computers / General, Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Computers / Design, Graphics & Media / CAD-CAM, Computers / Programming / Algorithms, Computers / Internet / Web Browsers, Computers / Web / General, Computers / Internet / Search Engines, Mathematics / General, Computers / Internet / General Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0691209065 Nine revolutionary algorithms that power our computers and smartphones Every day, we use our computers to perform remarkable feats. A simple web search picks out a handful of relevant needles from the world's biggest haystack. Uploading a photo to Facebook transmits millions of pieces of information over numerous error-prone network links, yet somehow a perfect copy of the photo arrives intact. Without even knowing it, we use public-key cryptography to transmit secret information like credit card numbers, and we use digital signatures to verify the identity of the websites we visit. How do our computers perform these tasks with such ease? John MacCormick answers this question in language anyone can understand, using vivid examples to explain the fundamental tricks behind nine computer algorithms that power our PCs, tablets, and smartphones. More Information
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Agent Technology - Foundations, Applications, and Markets
Agent Technology /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Agent Technology Foundations, Applications, and Markets by Nicholas R. Jennings, Michael J. Wooldridge Publisher Springer Science & Business Media Published Date 2012-12-06 Page Count 325 Categories Computers / Software Development & Engineering / General, Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Computers / Networking / Hardware, Business & Economics / Information Management, Computers / Information Technology, Business & Economics / Business Mathematics Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 3662036789 Agents represent an exciting and promising new approach to building a wide range of software applications. Agents are autonomous problem-solving entities that are able to flexibly solve problems in complex, dynamic environments, without receiving permanent guidance from the user. Agent Technology: Foundations, Applications and Markets is the first book to provide an integrative presentation of the issues, challenges and success of designing, building and using agent applications. The chapters presented are written by internationally leading authorities in the field. The book provides, for a general audience, a unique overview on agent technology applications, ranging from an introduction to the technical foundations to reports on dealing with specific agent systems in practice. More Information
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The Final Programme
The Final Programme /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } The Final Programme by Michael Moorcock Publisher Allison & Busby Published Date 1969 Page Count 168 Categories Fiction / Literary, Fiction / Science Fiction / General Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0850310121 No description available. More Information
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Linguistic Fundamentals for Natural Language Processing - 100 Essentials from Morphology and Syntax
Linguistic Fundamentals for Natural Language Processing /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Linguistic Fundamentals for Natural Language Processing 100 Essentials from Morphology and Syntax by Emily M. Bender Publisher Springer Nature Published Date 2022-05-31 Page Count 166 Categories Computers / Artificial Intelligence / General, Computers / Speech & Audio Processing, Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General, Computers / Information Technology, Computers / Artificial Intelligence / Natural Language Processing Language EN Average Rating N/A (based on N/A ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 3031021509 Many NLP tasks have at their core a subtask of extracting the dependencies—who did what to whom—from natural language sentences. This task can be understood as the inverse of the problem solved in different ways by diverse human languages, namely, how to indicate the relationship between different parts of a sentence. Understanding how languages solve the problem can be extremely useful in both feature design and error analysis in the application of machine learning to NLP. Likewise, understanding cross-linguistic variation can be important for the design of MT systems and other multilingual applications. The purpose of this book is to present in a succinct and accessible fashion information about the morphological and syntactic structure of human languages that can be useful in creating more linguistically sophisticated, more language-independent, and thus more successful NLP systems. Table of Contents: Acknowledgments / Introduction/motivation / Morphology: Introduction / Morphophonology / Morphosyntax / Syntax: Introduction / Parts of speech / Heads, arguments, and adjuncts / Argument types and grammatical functions / Mismatches between syntactic position and semantic roles / Resources / Bibliography / Author's Biography / General Index / Index of Languages More Information
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Feb. 06, 2025 - Today's Open Source Project of the Day: 📌 system-design-primer
📌 Project Name: system-design-primer 🔗 URL: https://github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer 📝 Description: Learn how to design large-scale systems. Prep for the system design interview. Includes Anki flashcards. ⭐ Stars: 288232 🛠 Language: Python 🤖 AI Summary: The "system-design-primer" is an educational open-source project dedicated to providing a fundamental understanding of large-scale system design. The project's primary purpose is to prepare individuals for system design interviews common in the tech industry. The project includes Anki flashcards which make it a valuable resource for active learning and revision. This project has a significant role in the tech sector as it covers broad system design concepts and principles, serving as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced professionals. The lessons shared in this project can directly translate to designing efficient, scalable software in real-world tech industries.
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Rebel Code - Linux and the Open Source Revolution
Rebel Code /* Scoped styles for the book post */ #book-post { padding: 20px; } #book-post .post-container { padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; max-width: 800px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } #book-post .post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .post-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2em; } #book-post .post-header h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; } #book-post .book-details { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } #book-post .book-details th, #book-post .book-details td { border: 1px solid oklch(0.351 0.0176 260); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } #book-post .book-cover { max-width: 200px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 15px; float: right; } #book-post .description { line-height: 1.6; } #book-post .info-link { display: block; margin-top: 20px; } Rebel Code Linux and the Open Source Revolution by Glyn Moody Publisher Penguin Published Date 2002 Page Count 343 Categories Computers / Operating Systems / General, Computers / Operating Systems / Linux Language EN Average Rating 5 (based on 1 ratings) Maturity Rating No Mature Content Detected ISBN 0140298045 In 1991 a young student, Linus Tovalds, bought a PC and began writing a new software program. It started as a hobby, but in a few years he and a global alliance of hackers, linked by the net, had developed an operating system that now threatens Microsoft. GNU/Linux is used by millions, and most troubling of all for the corporate giants, it is free. In this definitive account, the author tells the astonishing David-and Goliath story of Linux, placing it in the broader history of the free software movement, and shows what can be achieved when creativity and co-operation rise above the profit motive. More Information
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How Many of You Have Implemented ISO/IEC 27001? Let’s Talk About It!
Hey everyone! With ISO/IEC 27001:2022 being the gold standard for information security management, I’m curious—how many of you have had experience implementing it in your organizations? Whether you’re working in a large enterprise or managing smaller IT environments, aligning with ISO/IEC 27001 can be both a challenge and a huge win. What is ISO/IEC 27001?For those who might not be familiar, ISO/IEC 27001 outlines best practices for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It’s essential for safeguarding sensitive data, managing risks, and meeting compliance requirements, especially in industries like healthcare, finance, and government. Topics to Kick Off the Discussion:Challenges You Faced: What were the biggest hurdles in getting your systems aligned with ISO/IEC 27001? Practical Benefits: How has adopting ISO/IEC 27001 improved your organization’s security posture? Tools and Techniques: What tools, configurations, or workflows did you find most effective? Integrating with Other Standards: Did you combine ISO/IEC 27001 with other standards like ISO 27799 (health information security) or ISO 31000 (risk management)? Why It Matters for SysAdmins:As SysAdmins, we’re on the front lines of protecting infrastructure and data. Understanding and applying ISO/IEC 27001 gives us a structured way to manage risks and ensures our systems meet industry standards. For those looking to dive deeper into ISO/IEC 27001:2022, I found this official guide available to be super helpful in understanding the latest revisions. Let’s Get the Conversation Going!What’s been your experience with ISO/IEC 27001? Any tips for those starting out on the compliance journey? Drop your thoughts below! Looking forward to hearing from you all!