"Here is a post of the history of some functional features in Python. It is not exhaustive, but it is interesting to hear the author’s take on things." -- via Wisdom and Wonder
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in which codes are peeped at, in clojure
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"I'm very proud to announce the release of my latest project, Functional Programming with Clojure, a PeepCode screencast created with Geoffrey Grosenbach. We were lucky to have Rich Hickey, the creator of Clojure do the technical review..."
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: New Features in Postgres 8.4
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Looking for a mature, open source database that’s not owned by Oracle? Whether you’re already a fan or are looking for alternatives, now might be a good time to take a look PostgreSQL.
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Coolest Firefox About:Config Tricks
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You may have installed countless add-on in Firefox to enhance your using experience, but if you want to get the most out of Firefox, you really have to hack your way into the about:config.
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Migrate to a virtual Linux environment with Clonezilla
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Learn how to convert a physical server to a virtual one using the open source tool Clonezilla Live
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Linux-libre for Debian Lenny
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"Hi, As you probably know, back in December last year it was decided that the Linux package shipped with Debian Lenny would include non-free code in it (so-called "blobs" of binary-only firmware).
Read more »Linux Server Admin Tips
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For a few years now I have been administering a group of dedicated Linux web servers. I thought I’d share a few of the ways I use to deal with them quickly. None of this is particularly complex but once setup, makes everyday administration much faster.
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GCC 4.4.0 Released
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"The GNU Compiler Collection version 4.4.0 has been released. GCC 4.4.0 is a major release, containing substantial new functionality
not available in GCC 4.3.x or previous GCC releases..."
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Cross compilers, the new wave
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When my faithful Linux machine silently died under my fingers, I knew I had a lot of work to do. I need a lot of different software and installing and configuring it takes quite some time. A job I'm particularly "fond" of is installing the cross compilers I need for my 4tH compiler. Yes, although I'm a dedicated Linux user, I create MS-DOS and MS-Windows packages as well.
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The Linux Boot Process
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One of the more powerful features of Linux is how the system boots. Linux can run in many different ways and with specific goals. Do you want to run a graphical user interface (GUI) such as KDE or do you strictly want to run only enough applications to get you to a command line? Linux is highly flexible and can run under many different conditions.
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Amarok 2.1 Beta 1 "Nuliajuk" released
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Amarok 2.1 Beta 1 is out in the wild! Featuring one of the longest ChangeLogs in Amarok history, this beta release showcases what is possible when building on the strong technical foundations that have been laid with Amarok 2.0. Nearly all parts of Amarok have received attention, and while not a final release, it is already very usable and quite stable.
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Turn an Old PC Into a Multi-Purpose LAN Server with ZeroShell
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Have a spare PC gathering dust? Turn it into a multi-purpose server using ZeroShell. Whether there's a real need or you want to do some tinkering around, you ought to find something useful in ZeroShell. Best of all, its Linux-based, open sourced, and free.
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PC-BSD 7.1 Operating System Review
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PC-BSD is another option for those who want an alternative to Windows but who might not be interested in Linux or Mac OS X. PC-BSD is an operating system that is based on FreeBSD and uses the KDE desktop.
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How slow can Linux go?
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If it has a CPU, you can run Linux on it. Xboxes or iPhones, cars or calculators, Linux can live quite happily on any of these devices. But, when it comes to the desktop or laptop, how much processing power do you need to run a modern Linux desktop?
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No Minix code in Linux Ever -- More Evidence
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I saw an article the other day, repeating the mistaken view that there was Minix code in an early version of Linux. I knew that was not true, because for one thing Linus told us it was not true years ago. And Andrew Tanenbaum confirmed that Linus didn't use any Minix code, as did Eric Raymond.
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