Programming Leftovers

• Remi Collet: PHP version 7.4.18RC1 and 8.0.5RC1

  Release Candidate versions are available in testing repository for Fedora and Enterprise Linux (RHEL / CentOS) to allow more people to test them. They are available as Software Collections, for a parallel installation, perfect solution for such tests, and also as base packages. RPM of PHP version 8.0.5RC1 are available as SCL in remi-test repository and as base packages in the remi-php80-test repository for Fedora 32-34 and Enterprise Linux. RPM of PHP version 7.4.18RC1 are available as SCL in remi-test repository and as base packages in the remi-test repository for Fedora 32-34 or remi-php74-test repository for Enterprise Linux.

• Interpreted vs. compiled languages: What's the difference?

  At a high level, the difference between a compiled and interpreted language is that an interpreted language is compiled into an intermediary form and not machine code. Compiled code can run faster, but, unlike interpreted code in Java, it is not platform agnostic. The code written in a compiled language is converted directly into machine code that is specific to the targeted runtime architecture. Interpreted code is compiled into an intermediary that runs on any architecture. But this clear distinction tends to fade when you examine the exact features and potential capabilities of any individual programming language.

• Dirk Eddelbuettel: Announcing ‘Introductions to Emacs Speaks Statistics’

  A new website containing introductory videos and slide decks is now available for your perusal at ess-intro.github.io. It provides a series of introductions to the excellent Emacs Speaks Statistics (ESS) mode for the Emacs editor. This effort started following my little tips, tricks, tools and toys series of short videos and slide decks “for the command-line and R, broadly-speaking”. Which I had mentioned to friends curious about Emacs, and on the ess-help mailing list. And lo and behold, over the fall and winter sixteen of us came together in one GitHub org and are now proud to present the initial batch of videos about first steps, installing, using with spaceemacs, customizing, and org-mode with ESS. More may hopefully fellow, the group is open and you too can join: see the main repo and its wiki. This is in fact the initial announcement post, so it is flattering that we have already received over 350 views, four comments and twenty-one likes.

 

• Proposal for Perl Foundation Memberships

  I believe this to be a wasted opportunity to increase engagement with stake holders in the Perl community, be they individuals, business or other organizations. And also to secure funding for vital Perl related activities arranged by the Perl Foundation.

Proprietary Software and Linux Foundation Fluff

• Aviation Sector Calls for Unified Cybersecurity Practices to Mitigate Growing Risks

  The latest report, Pathways to a Cyber Resilient Aviation Industry, developed in collaboration with Deloitte, outlines how the industry – from airlines to airports to manufacturing and the supply chain – can work with a common language and baseline of practices. The report focuses on mitigating the impact of future digital threats on multiple levels: [...]

• Dell finally spins off VMware stake in $9.7B deal

  Dell Technologies said on Wednesday it would spin off its 81% stake in cloud computing software maker VMware to create two standalone public companies in a move that will help the PC maker reduce its pile of debt.

  VMware is currently Dell’s best-performing unit, as it has benefited from companies looking to cut costs and move to the cloud, a shift that has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Ransomware Attack Creates Cheese Shortages in Netherlands [iophk: Windows TCO]

  In a local media report spotted by Bitdefender, Verhoeven said he suspected the attackers gained a foothold through a Microsoft Exchange server vulnerability. That would make Bakker Logistek just the latest victim in an onslaught of attacks against Microsoft Exchange servers following the disclosure of the ProxyLogon group of security bugs.

• Facebook will not notify the 533 million users exposed in online database

  Last weekend, it was reported that a database of records from more than 533 million Facebook accounts — including phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and other personal details — had been shared online. While the leak did not include sensitive information such as credit card or social security numbers, the data could still be exploited by bad actors.

  Facebook (FB) noted earlier this week that the data was scraped from public profiles on its platform in 2019 using its "contact importer" feature. The company says it quickly made adjustments to the feature to prevent such activity from happening again.

• Open Minds and Open Source: Linux Foundation LF Energy Introduces Two Initiatives Designed to Reduce Carbon and Shift to Sustainable Energy [Ed: Greenwashing]

  Building on its groundbreaking initiative, the Linux Foundation’s LF Energy announced it has introduced a Service-based Open-source Grid automation platform for Network Operation of the Future (SOGNO) and Power System Network Operations (PSNO) designed to advance energy automation and hardware virtualization.

• Charting the Path to a Successful IT Career [Ed: Linux.com turned to trash and marketing]

  So, you’ve chosen to pursue a career in computer science and information technology – congratulations! Technology careers not only continue to be some of the fastest growing today, but also some of the most lucrative. Unlike many traditional careers, there are multiple paths to becoming a successful IT professional.

Android Leftovers

• Android 12 "Snow Cone": Everything we know so far about Google's next big update, with Developer Preview 2 changes and unreleased features!

• [Updated] Android 11 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 3/3.1, MIUI 12, OxygenOS 11, Funtouch OS 11/OriginOS, ColorOS 11 & Realme UI 2) - PiunikaWeb

• Most Nokia devices to get Android 11 in April | Nokiamob

• ASUS Zenfone 8 Mini With 16GB RAM, Snapdragon 888 SoC and Android 11 Spotted on Geekbench - MySmartPrice

• Motorola Razr 5G finally receives its very own Android 11 update - GSMArena.com news

• Heads Up! Google's new Android feature aims to save you future embarrassment - CNET

• Free Fire World Series APK Download for Android

• Free Fire OB27 World Series update: APK download link for Android users

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro review: a leading budget Android - Radio Times

• Sony 32W830 Android Smart TV with HDR support launched in India at Rs 31,900 - Technology News

• [Updated] Want to disable Tab Groups in Chrome on Android? Here's how

• Australian judge rules Google misled Android users on data | Express & Star

mmtc – minimal mpd terminal client

Linux offers a huge array of open source music players. And many of them are high quality. We’ve reviewed the vast majority, and are endeavoring to explore every free music player in case there’s an undiscovered gem. MPD is a powerful server-side application for playing music. In a home environment, you can connect an MPD server to a Hi-Fi system, and control the server using a notebook or smartphone. You can, of course, play audio files on remote clients. MPD can be started system-wide or on a per-user basis.