When to choose GitHub-Hosted runners or self-hosted runners with GitHub Actions
Comparing GitHub-hosted vs self-hosted runners for your CI/CD workflows? This deep dive explores important factors to consider when making this critical infrastructure decision for your development team.
The post [When to choose GitHub-Hosted runners or self-hosted runners with GitHub Actions](https://github.blog/enterprise-software/ci-cd/when-to-choose-github-ho … ⌘ Read more
Fedora change aims for 99% package reproducibility
The effort to ensure that open-source software is reproducible has been gathering steam over the years, and gaining traction with major Linux distributions. Debian, for example, has been working toward reproducible builds for more than a decade; it can now produce official live CDs of the current stable release that are reproducible. Fedora started on the path much later, but it has progressed far enough that the project is now con … ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, iPadOS 18.5 Released for Testers
New betas are available as iOS 18.5 beta 2, MacOS Sequoia 15.5 beta 2, and iPadOS 18.5 beta 2, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. No notable new features or major changes are expected in these beta versions, at least thus far, suggesting they’re likely focused on … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/14/beta-2-of-ios-18-5-macos-sequoi … ⌘ Read more
The subjective charms of Objective-C
To argue that Objective-C resembles a metaphysically divine language, or even a good language, is like saying Shakespeare is best appreciated in pig latin. Objective-C is, at best, polarizing. Ridiculed for its unrelenting verbosity and peculiar square brackets, it is used only for building Mac and iPhone apps and would have faded into obscurity in the early 1990s had it not been for an unlikely quirk of history. Nevertheless, in my time working as a softwar … ⌘ Read more
IBM unveils z17 mainframe, z/OS 3.2
IBM today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the company’s iconic mainframe, fully engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 expands the system’s capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. ↫ IBM z17 press release Alongside this brand new behemoth of a computer, IBM also announced z/OS 3.2, the next version of its mainframe opera … ⌘ Read more
Non-Woke Software List (For April, 2025)
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Git turns 20: A Q&A with Linus Torvalds
To celebrate two decades of Git, we sat down with Linus Torvalds—the creator of Git and Linux—to discuss how it forever changed software development.
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The insanity of being a software engineer
Software gets more complicated. All of this complexity is there for a reason. But what happened to specializing? When a house is being built, tons of people are involved: architects, civil engineers, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, interior designers, roofers, surveyors, pavers, you name it. You don’t expect a single person, or even a whole single company, to be able to do all of those. ↫ Vitor M. de Sousa Pereira I’ve always found that softwa … ⌘ Read more
FOSDEM 2025
I recently attended the large Free and Open Source Software conference
FOSDEM 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. I went there by train, of course,
via Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Cologne. The same route back.
I lived in the rather expensive, allegedly fancy hotel Le Châtelain in
Brussels. It was really not that fancy, but they had a … ⌘ Read more
The XMPP Standards Foundation: The XMPP Newsletter March 2025
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Welcome to the XMPP Newsletter, great to have you here again!
This issue covers the month of March 2025.
Like this newsletter, many projects and their efforts in the XMPP community are a result of people’s voluntary work. If you are happy with the services and software you may be using, please consider saying thanks or help these project … ⌘ Read more
Prosodical Thoughts: Prosody 13.0.1 released
We are pleased to announce a new minor release from our stable branch.
As is the tradition with software, here is our first patch release following
shortly behind our major 13.0.0 release announced a few weeks ago. It fixes
some important bugs that were discovered after the release.
Many thanks to everyone who reported issues and helped with testing the fixes
for this release. We appreciate it!
For those of you on 0.12.x who haven’t upgraded yet, skip 13.0.0 and jump
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NV8600-Nano AI Kit: Jetson Orin Nano Super Mode + 4x GbE, CANBus, MIPI
AAEON’s UP brand has introduced the NV8600-Nano AI Developer Kit, combining an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module with Super Mode support, an expanded I/O carrier board, and a preinstalled AI software package designed for embedded and computer vision developers. The kit features the 8GB Jetson Orin Nano module, delivering up to 67 TOPS of AI […] ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.7.5 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.5 Security Updates Released
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.5 as security updates for Mac users running Sonoma and Ventura operating systems. These updates are security patch focused and do not include new features that are otherwise available in the latest MacOS Sequoia 15.4 update that was released simultaneously. Separately, you’ll find software updates available … [Read More](https://osxd … ⌘ Read more
iOS 16.7.11, iOS 15.8.4, & iPadOS 17.7.6 Security Updates Released for Older iPhone & iPad
While iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates were just released for modern iPhone and iPad devices, Apple has also released a bevy of software updates for older iPhone and iPad devices. Each of these updates include important security fixes and are therefore recommended for all eligible users and their devices to install. Specifically, you will … [Read Mor … ⌘ Read more
PSA: Automatic Update Enables Itself with MacOS Sequoia 15.4 & iOS 18.4
This is important and relevant to most Mac, iPhone, and iPad users: Installing the latest updates for MacOS Sequoia 15.4 for Mac, iOS 18.4 for iPhone, and iPadOS 18.4 for iPad, will forcibly enable automatic software update for system updates on your device. Some people may already have these auto-update features enabled on their devices … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/01/psa-au … ⌘ Read more
CNCF Launches Golden Kubestronaut Program and Expands Cloud Native Education Initiatives
New elite designation recognizes the highest certification in cloud native KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today… ⌘ Read more
Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces Argo CD v3 Update to Enhance Scalability and Security for Kubernetes
Latest release boosts automation, performance, and security for Kubernetes-native GitOps KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today… ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa … ⌘ Read more
Second Release Candidate of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Available for Testing
Apple has issued a second release candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.4 and ipadOS 18.4, a day after releasing a 2nd RC build of MacOS Seqouia 15.4. Earlier in the week Apple introduced the first RC builds of these system software versions. iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 gain some new features and improvements to Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/28/second-release-candidate-of-ios- … ⌘ Read more
Second Release Candidate of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Available for Testing
Apple has provided a second Release Candidate build of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 for users enrolled in the beta testing program, arriving just a few days after the first release candidate build of Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPad 18.4 were issued. Release Candidates typically match the final version of software that is released to the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/27/second-release-candidate … ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the last version of a beta cycle before the software gets issued to the general public, indicating that final versions of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4 are coming soon, possibly … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ … ⌘ Read more
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When will the flat UI craze end? Can I get my buttons, scrollbars, and toolbars back, please?
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Although, most software I use is decentish in that regard.
Is that because you mostly use Qt programs? 🤔
I wish Qt had a C API. Programming in C++ is pain. 😢
Reimagining Log Management Tools and Software: The Impact of AI and GenAI
Today’s distributed, cloud-native systems generate logs at a high rate, making it increasingly difficult to derive actionable insights. AI and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs)— are transforming log management tools by enabling teams… ⌘ Read more
Lunduke talks w/ Bradley Kuhn: Open Source Initiative Election Shenanigans
The “Hacker-in-Residence” of the Software Freedom Conservancy (and past Executive Director of the Free Software Foundation) talks about Open Source Initiative election rigging. ⌘ Read more
Open Source Initiative Rigs Board Election to Keep Out Open Source Advocates
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RPI Image Gen Introduces Custom Raspberry Pi Image Creation
The Raspberry Pi team has introduced rpi image gen, a new tool for creating custom software images with detailed control over configuration. It is designed for embedded systems, industrial applications, and personalized projects. rpi image gen is an alternative to the existing pi gen tool, which is used to produce the official Raspberry Pi OS […] ⌘ Read more
CNCF Announces Speakers and Sessions for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025
Inaugural Japan event to bring together global cloud-native leaders and innovators in Tokyo Tokyo, Japan, 18 March, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud-native software, today announced the keynote… ⌘ Read more
Building Scalable, Agile, and Secure APIs with Kubernetes and Microservices
The dawn of APIs across the digital ecosystem has fundamentally disrupted standard business models and software development. And enhancing these approaches with intelligent, data-driven, and real-time insights allows your organization to dynamically scale. However traditional monolithic… ⌘ Read more
Beta 4 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4, all of which are set to be fairly minor software updates but do include a handful of new features, and will also include the usual round of bug fixes and security enhancements. New features currently being tested in these … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/beta-4-of-ios-18-4-ipados-18-4 … ⌘ Read more
CNCF & OpenSSF Announce Open Source SecurityCon 2025
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) are thrilled to introduce Open Source SecurityCon 2025—a premier event focused on strengthening cloud-native and open source software security. This one-day conference, set… ⌘ Read more
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I think I should try self-hosting some Mastodon thingy again.
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de mastodon is probably the worst fedi software to self host tbh, you might wanna check out gotosocial? not to like pull you in another direction but idk masto is just suuuuper heavy lol
The XMPP Standards Foundation: The XMPP Newsletter February 2025
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Welcome to the XMPP Newsletter, great to have you here again!
This issue covers the month of February 2025.
Like this newsletter, many projects and their efforts in the XMPP community are a result of people’s voluntary work. If you are happy with the services and software you may be using, please consider saying thanks or help thes … ⌘ Read more
Kubernetes Troubleshooting: A Step-by-Step Guide
In the modern era of the software industry, microservice architecture and Kubernetes have become the globally adopted solution, for organizations looking for scalability and operational efficiency. At one end where these cutting-edge technologies help organizations operate… ⌘ Read more
Is Woke-ism Being Weaponized to Destroy Free & Open Source Software?
Let’s take a look at the theory that Big Tech & Activists are attempting to destroy Open Source with Woke & DEl ideology. ⌘ Read more
How Long Does Updating MacOS Take? Why Is MacOS Update Taking So Long?
One of the questions many Mac users have when they see newly available system software updates for MacOS is “how long will updating MacOS take?” followed by “why is MacOS update taking forever?” These are both perfectly reasonable questions, and it’s important to remember the answers can vary. But, with modern MacOS, you can also … Read More ⌘ Read more
Legends of Open Source Under Attack by Leftist Extremists
The most prominent leaders in Free and Open Source Software (from Stallman to Torvalds) are regularly attacked, ostracized, or outright banned by Leftist Extremists. ⌘ Read more
Why Java endures: The foundation of modern enterprise development
For 30 years, Java has been a cornerstone of enterprise software development. Here’s why—and how to learn Java.
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3rd Beta of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the third beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPadOS 18.4, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are working on a variety of new features and capabilities, including refinements to Apple Intelligence, the controversial and frustrating sorted Mail Categories … [Read More](https://osxdai … ⌘ Read more
Falcoctl: Artifact Management for Falco
Artifact management is the process of storing, organising, and securing the essential components generated throughout software development. Cloudsmith defines artifacts as the tangible outputs of the development lifecycle, including compiled source code, libraries, executables, and configuration… ⌘ Read more
If we don’t keep insisting on simplify and “The beauty of twtxt is, you put one file on your server, done. One.”, then people should just use ActivityPub-based software like Mastodon, PixelFed, etc. which are getting a lot of attention and uses migrating to the fediverse from meta/x here in Denmark over the last couple of months.
Too Complex: It’s Not Kubernetes, It’s What It Does
The open-source container orchestration system for automating software deployment, scaling, and management has earned a bad rep for being too complicated. In this post, let’s explore whether that reputation is well deserved. The Steep Learning Curve… ⌘ Read more
Kubestronaut in Orbit: Gerardo López
Get to know Gerardo Gerardo is a passionate Cloud Native Advocate, Kubernetes expert, and Docker Captain with a strong focus on DevOps, software development, and security. Based in Costa Rica, he has earned several certifications, including… ⌘ Read more
Comparing Fuchsia components and Linux containers
Fuchsia is a new (non-Linux) operating system from Google, and one of the key pieces of Fuchsia’s design is the component framework. Components on Fuchsia have many similarities with some of the container solutions on Linux (such as Docker): they both fetch content addressed blobs from the network, assemble those blobs into an isolated filesystem structure that holds all the dependencies necessary to run some piece of software, and … ⌘ Read more
Torizon and Texas Instruments Collaborate on Cybersecurity Compliance for Embedded Systems
Torizon and Texas Instruments have announced a collaboration aimed at simplifying cybersecurity compliance and development for industrial and medical embedded systems. The partnership integrates Torizon’s software platform with TI’s Arm-based, Linux-capable processors, addressing increasing security requirements such as those outlined in the EU Cyber Resilience Ac … ⌘ Read more
Apple’s Software Quality Crisis
Article URL: https://www.eliseomartelli.it/blog/2025-03-02-apple-quality
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243075
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SChernykh releases P2Pool v4.4
SChernykh1 has released P2Pool 2 version 4.43 with various new features and fixes.
New Features:
* Added RPC-SSL support for Monero node connections
* Removed deprecated --config command line parameter
* Faster initial sync (0.5-1 seconds saved on verification of blocks)
Bugfixes:
* Updated internal dependencies
The full list of changes since v4.3 is available on Github4.
Before using the software, you should v … ⌘ Read more
Qualcomm gives OEMs the option of 8 years of Android updates
Starting with Android smartphones running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, Qualcomm Technologies now offers device manufacturers the ability to provide support for up to eight consecutive years of Android software and security updates. Smartphones launching on new Snapdragon 8 and 7-series mobile platforms will also be eligible to receive this extended support. ↫ Mike Genewich I mean, good news of cou … ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Beta Testers
Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new beta updates look to add some additional features to Apple Intelligence for all eligible devices, add the polarizing Mail Categories feature from iPhone to iPad, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/2 … ⌘ Read more
1972 UNIX V2 “beta” resurrected from old tapes
There’s a number of backups of old DECtapes from Dennis Ritchie, which he gave to Warren Toomey in 1997. The tapes were eventually uploaded, and through analysis performed by Yufeng Gao, a lot of additional details, code, and software were recovered from them. A few days ago, Gao came back with the results from their analys of two more tapes, and on it, they found something quite special. Getting this recovered version to run was a bit of a … ⌘ Read more