8 bookmarks for 2023-07-01

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Why Does "=" Mean Assignment?

hillelwayne.com/post/equals-as-assignment

Why in C = means assignment

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When digital nomads come to town - Rest of World

restofworld.org/2023/digital-nomads-visa-pricing-out-locals
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We need more of Richard Stallman, not less

ploum.net/2023-06-19-more-rms.html

RMS was right with the four freedoms. Copyleft was the solution all along. Then Ploum lists the freedoms and a new obligation:

  • The right to use the software at your own discretion

  • The right to study the software

  • The right to modify the software

  • The right to redistribute the software, including with modifications

  • The obligation to keep those four rights, effectively keeping the software in the commons.

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Welcome to LWN.net [LWN.net]

lwn.net

A surprisingly cute Linux-related news forum.

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Moebius Gives 18 Wisdom-Filled Tips to Aspiring Artists (1996) | Open Culture

www.openculture.com/2015/03/moebius-gives-18-wisdom-filled-tips-to-aspiring-artists-1996.html
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David J. Pearce (Formalising a Simple Virtual Machine)

whileydave.com/2022/06/28/formalising-a-simple-virtual-machine
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Say No to Self-Deprecating Humor

denshi.org/blog/say-no-to-self-deprecating-humor

Very true! Some time ago I came to a similar conclusion, and since then try to not joke like that.

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triapul.cz

triapul.cz

An extremely vibeful site. Don't forget to check the Gopher version too! And Fedi too.