Notices by André Machado :debian: (machaddr@mastodon.sdf.org)

Netflix's FreeBSD Servers and Their Impact on Open Source

Netflix, one of the world's leading video streaming services, is renowned for its robust and efficient infrastructure that powers billions of hours of content streaming globally. At the core of this infrastructure lies FreeBSD, a free and open-source operating system.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/netflixs-freebsd-servers-and-their

#Netflix #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Server #Computer #Science #Network #Stack

The Year 2038 Problem and glibc: A Comprehensive Overview

The Year 2038 Problem, often referred to as the "Unix Y2K Problem," is a critical issue affecting software and systems that rely on 32-bit signed integers to represent time.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/the-year-2038-problem-and-glibc-a

#Glibc #time #Y2038 #32bit #Computer #Science #OpenSource

Why ThinkPads Are the Best Alternative for a Laptop Experience: A Dive Into History and Open-Source Compatibility

When considering a reliable, versatile, and open-source-friendly laptop, the ThinkPad series consistently stands out as a top contender.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/why-thinkpads-are-the-best-alternative

#Thinkpad #IBM #Lenovo #OpenSource #Computer #Science #Machine #Laptop

@xenotar @fbobraga Tinha passado por esse website à uns meses mas não aprofundei a leitura, obrigado pela partilha

@xenotar @fbobraga A conversa está muito boa aqui. Recomendo, em vez dos grupos do Google, um projeto dedicado apenas ao USENET: https://usenetarchives.com/

FreeBSD: A Secure and Open-Source Operating System with a Legacy of Stability and Innovation

FreeBSD is a free and open-source operating system known for its robustness, performance, and strong focus on security. Rooted in the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), it has a rich history that traces back to the early days of Unix at the University of California, Berkeley.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/freebsd-a-secure-and-open-source

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #Secure #Network #Computer #Science #Operating #System #BSD #RUNBSD

An In-Depth Exploration of GCC

The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is a set of compilers developed by the GNU Project for various programming languages. Initially released in 1987, GCC has become one of the most widely used and influential compilers due to its open-source nature, portability, and ability to compile code for a broad range of programming languages.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/an-in-depth-exploration-of-gcc-history

#GCC #C #Compiler #OpenSource #Computer #Science #FSF

The GNU C Library, often referred to as "glibc," is one of the most critical components of the GNU system and Linux operating systems. It provides the fundamental system interface for C programs, offering essential services such as process control, memory allocation, and I/O handling, which enable applications to interact with the underlying operating system.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/the-evolution-of-the-gnu-c-library

#GNU #glibc #C #Language #OpenSource #Computer #Science #Linux #UNIX

NetBSD: The Portable, Lightweight, and Robust Unix-Like OS – History, Features, and Modern Use Cases

NetBSD is an open-source, Unix-like operating system known for its portability, lightweight design, and robustness across a wide array of hardware platforms.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/netbsd-the-portable-lightweight-and

#NetBSD #RUNBSD #Server #OpenSource #Operating #System #Computer #Science #BSD

Adriaan van Wijngaarden: ALGOL 68 and Pioneer of Formal Language Theory

The creator of ALGOL 68, Adriaan van Wijngaarden, was a Dutch computer scientist and a significant contributor to the field of programming languages and formal methods. Born on November 2, 1916, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, van Wijngaarden's work is noted for its foundational impact on the development of computer science, particularly in designing ALGOL 68.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/adriaan-van-wijngaarden-algol-68

#Programming #Science

SDF Public Access UNIX System

SDF (Super Dimension Fortress) is a long-standing public access UNIX system that has provided users with access to a range of computing services since its creation in the late 1980s. Today, it stands as one of the most enduring examples of a "community computing" platform, offering a diverse and active user base access to both modern and vintage technologies.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/sdf-public-access-unix-system

#SDF #UNIX #Shell #Computer #Science #OpenSource #Retro #Computing

@xenotar Obrigado, este projecto também é muito bom :)

@xenotar Esta é uma boa referência: https://www.washington.edu/R870/img/Unix-variants.gif

@xenotar Conheço sim, apesar de não ter sido publicado. Se não me engano, os sistemas operativos UNIX-Like foram desenvolvidos com base na versão 5, certo?

@xenotar Na boa, aprendi ontem sobre este projeto :)

ELKS: A Lightweight Linux for Vintage and Embedded Systems

ELKS (Embeddable Linux Kernel Subset) is a fascinating project aimed at developing a small, lightweight operating system designed for embedded systems and low-resource hardware, such as Intel 8086/8088-based PCs.

Read More: https://machaddr.substack.com/p/elks-a-lightweight-linux-for-vintage

#ELKS #Linux #Operating #System #16bit #Old #Hardware #OpenSource #Computer #Science

@xenotar o CVS deixou de ser usado devido a problemas de segurança graves pelo que sei, nãotenho a certeza disso

@fbobraga Nice wikipedia article, full-featured 👍

@pbaesse Por acaso soa bem em sotaque brasileiro "André Machado" xD

@pbaesse Sou Português xD