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So far, Redfall’s campaign feels like a hollow, open world FPS that’s only partially congealed
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So far, I wouldn’t say Redfall is a “mess”. A mess, to me, implies an excess of things that become a horrible, overwhelming tangle. Having played the vampiric FPS for a clutch of hours now, I’d say it feels more like an “absence”. Arkane’s latest strikes me as an open world shooter with a few simple strands that never seem to go anywhere. Occasionally, there are flashes of a team that – as we all know – are capable of brilliance, but Redfall has me following a path of irritation, and feeling a slight sadness for what might’ve been.
Linux Foundation Announces DentOS 3.0, an Open Source Network OS for Disaggregated Networks
Or, as the Linux Foundation, the operating system provides “a flexible and customizable platform for network administrators to manage their networks.”
DENT provides access to open source-based switches at a lower cost and with more flexibility compared to proprietary switches with locked ecosystems. Network wiring closets in many facilities–including retail stores, warehousing, remote locations, enterprises, and small and mid-sized businesses–are often small, requiring a compact solution for network management. Additionally, staff expertise may be limited, and branch-office switches from leading suppliers can require costly contracts. DENT can be easily deployed on white-box hardware in small spaces, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for network management. As a result, DENT deployment can significantly enhance network management in a wide range of environments, providing greater efficiency, reliability, and scalability…
DentOS enables Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology to connect and manage thousands of devices like cameras, sensors, entry and exit gates, and access points on the network edge.
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Long-time Slashdot Reader Announces Open Source, Java-Based, Full-Stack Web Development Framework
We are thrilled to announce the release of Kiss v2.0, a comprehensive, Java-based, open-source, full-stack web development framework… Kiss v2.0 provides an even more seamless, out-of-the-box experience, including pre-configured front-end and back-end components… Key Features:
* Custom HTML controls* RESTful web services* Microservices architecture* Built-in authentication* SQL API integration* Robust reporting capabilities Kiss utilizes microservices, allowing developers to work on a running system without the need for rebuilds, redeploys, or server reboots… Production systems can be updated without any downtime. With proven success in commercial applications, Kiss v2.0 is ready for prime time. It’s not a beta, but a reliable solution for your web development needs.
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By building an open ecosystem, Google has locked me in forever
Another Open Source Alternative to ChatGPT Released by Hugging Face
Available to test through a web interface and to integrate with existing apps and services via Hugging Face’s API, HuggingChat can handle many of the tasks ChatGPT can, like writing code, drafting emails and composing rap lyrics. The AI model driving HuggingChat was developed by Open Assistant, a project organized by LAION — the German nonprofit responsible for creating the dataset with which Stable Diffusion, the text-to-image AI model, was trained.
Open Assistant aims to replicate ChatGPT, but the group — made up mostly of volunteers — has broader ambitions than that. “We want to build the assistant of the future, able to not only write email and cover letters, but do meaningful work, use APIs, dynamically research information and much more, with the ability to be personalized and extended by anyone,” Open Assistant writes on its GitHub page. “And we want to do this in a way that is open and accessible, which means we must not only build a great assistant, but also make it small and efficient enough to run on consumer hardware…”
HuggingChat joins a growing family of open source alternatives to ChatGPT. Just last week, Stability AI released StableLM, a set of models that can generate code and text given basic instructions.
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System76 Plans Its Own Open Hardware Laptop, and a New Desktop Environment Written in Rust
The only other example of an integrated commercial distro of which I am aware is Purism, a company in the same niche… With hardware and software coming from the same source — what business calls vertical integration — distributions like System76/Pop!_OS offer Linux users their first experiences with what Windows and macOS users have always enjoyed — to say nothing of the closest they can currently get to open hardware. Could Linux be finally becoming mainstream at last?
They interviewed System76 CEO Carl Richell (along with a marketing director and media relations manager), who remembered how System76 was actually founded in Carl’s basement around 2005:
He wanted to show the world how far Linux and open source software had come by delivering it preinstalled on high-quality computers backed by caring, knowledgeable customer support. Carl felt that making Linux computers that highlight the work of the community would be a great way to introduce the broader public to open source technology and its potential…
LM: What other hardware might System76 offer in the future?
S76: We are in the research and development process of designing our own in-house laptop. We’ll eventually refresh our Meerkat mini desktop with a new Thelio-style aesthetic. That project will start sometime after our first in-house laptops start shipping. [In addition,] Launch keyboards and the System76 Keyboard Configurator work on macOS and Windows! We’ve also prepared ISO layouts for most Launch models but don’t have a time frame for release.
LM: What are you willing to say at this point about the company’s future directions?
S76: We’re developing COSMIC DE — a desktop environment written in Rust — as well as a prototype for an open hardware laptop manufactured in-house. Finally, Nebula, a line of computer cases based on Thelio desktops will be arriving in the coming months.
My favorite line from the interview? “Seeing a flat sheet of aluminum transformed into a beautiful desktop is strikingly rewarding.”
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TikTok and the Retreat of the Open Web
Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor open world?
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Want to know if Star Wars Jedi Survivor is an open-world game? Its predecessor, Jedi: Fallen Order, was a semi-open world game, allowing you to roam free in some areas, while others restricted you to linear gameplay. So is Survivor the same?
We all want to be a Jedi, right? That’s why you’re here, reading up about Star Wars Jedi Survivor. While every padawan needs training, it’s way more fun to have free reign to explore all of the nooks and crannies that a Star Wars world has to offer. So, will there be an expansive Star Wars open-world game waiting for you when the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date arrives? The answer is both yes and no, so read on to find out more about Jedi Survivor open-world gameplay.
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