Microsoft's 6502 BASIC is now Open Source (2025)

64 GTP 2026-05-24 13:37:16 UTC opensource.microsoft.com Llama Share 14

Microsoft is releasing the 1976 6502 BASIC code under an open-source license, allowing coders to study and run it in modern systems. The code was originally written by Bill Gates and Paul Allen for the Altair 8800 and later adapted for the Commodore PET and Apple II.

Mastering Dyalog APL

75 tosh 2026-05-24 12:37:16 UTC mastering.dyalog.com Llama Share 15

The "Mastering Dyalog APL" book is being updated from Jupyter Notebooks for a more interactive learning experience. The online version is a work in progress with missing chapters and sections, but feedback and corrections can be given on GitHub or by email.

DeepSeek reasonix, DeepSeek native coding agent with high caching and low cost

62 Alifatisk 2026-05-24 13:37:16 UTC esengine.github.io Llama Share 45

Reasonix is a terminal-based AI coding agent for DeepSeek, engineered for prefix-cache stability. It's a free, MIT-licensed project with a paid DeepSeek API key.

Childhood Computing

73 blenderob 2026-05-24 12:37:16 UTC susam.net Llama Share 35

The author's childhood computing experience began in the early 1990s at a school with a computer lab, where they learned to program in LOGO and played classic games like Moon Bugs and Space Invaders. The limited access to computers sparked creativity, leading to writing their own game, Andromeda Invaders, and a lifelong passion for computing.

Constraint Decay: The Fragility of LLM Agents in Back End Code Generation

19 wek 2026-05-24 13:37:16 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 7

Large Language Model agents struggle with structural constraints in code generation, exhibiting a decline in performance as requirements accumulate. Agents perform better in minimal frameworks but poorly in convention-heavy environments, with data-layer defects being the leading root cause of errors.

I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph

224 dougdude3339 2026-05-24 08:37:16 UTC dougmacdowell.com Llama Share 38

I used to live on a quiet hill with a great view of the city, but now I live downtown and work with databases. I spent 50 hours drawing a line graph by hand, learning to control line weight and style, and now I appreciate the process and art of hand-drawn data visualization.

I keep bouncing off the Scheme language

55 ingve 2026-05-24 12:37:16 UTC sicpers.info Llama Share 19

The user has a hard time grasping Scheme due to an inconsistent approach and an ALGOL-based mindset. They want to contribute to the GNU Guix and GNU Shepherd ecosystem but need to overcome their familiarity with other programming languages.

The seed oil panic is hurting my cardiac patients

91 randycupertino 2026-05-24 14:37:16 UTC statnews.com Llama Share 70

A clinical dietitian argues that the seed oil panic is driven by misinformation and that evidence supports the health benefits of polyunsaturated fats. The real issue is ultra-processed food, not seed oils, which are often just one ingredient in a complex product.

Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"

352 DamnInteresting 2026-05-24 01:37:16 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 109

Microsoft released source code for the 86-DOS 1.00 kernel and PC-DOS 1.00 kernel, along with utilities like CHKDSK. The code was transcribed from paper printouts by the DOS Disassembly Group, a team of historians and preservationists.

Perceptual Image Codec: What Matters in Practical Learned Image Compression

19 ksec 2026-05-24 12:37:16 UTC apple.github.io Llama Share 2

PICO is a learned codec that provides 2.3-3 times bitrate savings and 20-40% savings against other codecs, while encoding and decoding images quickly. It offers cross-platform robustness and outperforms top ML-based codecs in speed and efficiency.

Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links

206 spike021 2026-05-24 01:37:16 UTC techcrunch.com Llama Share 110

Scammers are abusing Microsoft's system to send fake emails from [email protected], potentially tricking people into thinking they're genuine. Microsoft is investigating and taking action to strengthen its detection and blocking mechanisms.

Wake up! 16b

330 MaximilianEmel 2026-05-24 00:37:16 UTC hellmood.111mb.de Llama Share 24

The user created a 16-byte x86 real-mode DOS assembly program called "wakeup" that uses the video memory as a calculation space to draw an infinite Sierpinski fractal and bangs the speaker with that geometry. The program's sound is created by XORing against the environment, resulting in a unique and sensitive output that is highly dependent on the hardware and BIOS version.

Swap tables, flash-friendly swap, swap_ops, and more

40 mkesper 2026-05-24 09:37:16 UTC lwn.net Llama Share 0

The Linux kernel's swap subsystem is being improved for better performance and maintainability, with goals to reduce overhead and optimize operations. A new virtual swap layer is proposed to abstract swapping and address issues like defragmentation and migration.

Silk: Open-source cooperative fiber scheduler

77 animetyan 2026-05-24 07:37:16 UTC github.com/clickhouse Llama Share 9

A cooperative fiber scheduler for Linux enables high concurrency with low overhead using lightweight stackful coroutines. It includes various features and benchmarks, such as io_uring integration and topology-aware work-stealing, and can be configured and built using CMake.

Predicting the 2026 Bristol Bay and Kodiak Salmon Runs

4 mooreds 2026-05-24 13:37:16 UTC salmonfinder.com Prefix Share 2

Bristol Bay and Kodiak Island sit at the heavy end of Alaska’s salmon map. Bristol Bay’s sockeye returns are measured in the millions, with peak weeks that move more fish in a few days than most rivers see in a season. Kodiak runs smaller in total volume but trades volume for variety — Chinook, coho, sockeye, and a powerful even-year pink cycle that completely changes the character of the ...

The C64 Dead Test Font

91 masswerk 2026-05-24 04:37:16 UTC masswerk.at GoogleT5 Share 17

The “dead test” diagnostic cartridge of the commodore 64 uses an 8k ultimax cartridge with rom code at $e000–$ffff. the cartridge implements just 58 characters, without any reverse video characters or reverse image matrices. if we were to address any screen code beyond $39, we’d address the $aa fill area. there are no further character matrixe s implemented and no reverse images of these

Why is Vivado 2026.1 dropping Linux support for free tier?

251 zdw 2026-05-24 04:37:16 UTC adaptivesupport.amd.com Full Share 128

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DeepSeek to Make Permanent 75% Discount on Flagship AI Model

26 moh_maya 2026-05-24 14:37:16 UTC bloomberg.com Full Share 10

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Greg Brockman interview [video]

125 prakashqwerty 2026-05-24 08:37:16 UTC fs.blog Llama Share 100

Greg Brockman, OpenAI's co-founder and President, shares the company's history and future in a rare conversation. He discusses AI, its impact, and the future of work in a podcast about mastering knowledge and insights.

Alexander Grothendieck Revolutionized 20th-Century Mathematics

94 anujbans 2026-05-24 03:37:16 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 22

Alexander Grothendieck revolutionized 20th-century mathematics with his work in algebraic geometry. He introduced schemes, a new way to study relationships between objects, and reoriented the field in radical new directions.

Converting an Integer to a Decimal String in Under Two Nanoseconds

84 mpweiher 2026-05-24 05:37:16 UTC onlinelibrary.wiley.com Full Share 41

Time to talk about my writerdeck

418 hggh 2026-05-23 19:37:16 UTC veronicaexplains.net Llama Share 247

The user converted an old laptop into a writerdeck, a dedicated writing device, by installing Debian in text mode, replacing the network stack with network-manager, and setting up neovim for writing. They also added features like tmux for terminal tiling, acpi for battery details, and light for backlight control, and set up automatic login and syncthing for syncing notes.

On The <dl> (2021)

415 ravenical 2026-05-23 15:37:16 UTC benmyers.dev Llama Share 121

The HTML &lt;dl&gt; element represents a list of name-value pairs, which is a common UI pattern. It consists of &lt;dt&gt; for names and &lt;dd&gt; for values, allowing for semantic markup and improved accessibility.

Show HN: Git-based front-end interface for Hugo

22 arashThr 2026-05-24 10:37:16 UTC github.com/arashthr Llama Share 6

The application features a dual editor mode and image uploads, and is deployable via Docker and Docker Compose. It uses Next.js for optimization and can be served with Caddy.

Artificial egg hatched 26 healthy chickens

33 BaudouinVH 2026-05-24 11:37:16 UTC nationalgeographic.com Llama Share 51

Colossal Biosciences claims to have created a synthetic eggshell, a crucial step towards de-extinction of species like the giant moa and dodo. The company's artificial egg system allows for direct observation of embryo development and could be scaled up to hatch extinct species.

My two-part desk setup (2025)

321 James72689 2026-05-23 17:37:16 UTC arslan.io Llama Share 196

The user changed their desk setup to face the room instead of the wall, creating a more open and comfortable space. They also split their desk into a digital and analog side, allowing for a clear separation of work and personal activities.

The Art of Money Getting

345 dxs 2026-05-23 15:37:16 UTC kk.org Llama Share 180

P.T. Barnum's book "The Art of Money Getting" offers 20 rules for success, emphasizing finding one's natural abilities and avoiding debt. Key principles include being the best at one's work, keeping income above expenses, and maintaining a good reputation.

My I3-Emacs Integration

94 nosolace 2026-05-23 23:37:16 UTC khz.ac Llama Share 40

User is customizing their i3 and Emacs setup to integrate keybindings and window management. They've modified i3 to pass key events to Emacs if it's focused, and added Emacs functions to send messages back to i3 for window movement and terminal launching.

Sales and Dungeons: Thermal printer TTRPG utility

118 hyperific 2026-05-23 22:37:16 UTC sales-and-dungeons.app Llama Share 37

Sales &amp; Dungeons is a free, open-source tool for creating customizable handouts and references for Dungeons and Dragons sessions. It allows users to generate random content and organize sessions with a grid, and is available on GitHub with a community-driven workshop.

Key, in sight – A guide, of sorts, to keyboard customization

25 anotherevan 2026-05-24 06:37:16 UTC aresluna.org Llama Share 13

The user likes keyboards because they're effective and fun, but getting to keyboard mastery can be intimidating due to endless options and confusing software. To achieve keyboard mastery, the user recommends starting with a new keyboard or keypad, customizing it with software, and using tools like Keyboard Maestro to unify shortcuts and automate tasks.