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by sjvn 1y+ ago

What is database-as-a-service (DBaaS)?

I was a database administrator and developer for Adabas/Natural on IBM mainframes; Datatrieve Rdb on VAX/VMS; and the xBase database management system (DBMS) language family when I was much younger | Databases are hard to set up, administer and run, which is why database-as-a-service is exploding.

silverliningsinfo.com
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by sjvn 1y+ ago

Cloudburst: Why good clouds go down

Today, business lives and dies by hyperscale cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. | These are the five most common causes of hyperscale cloud downtime.

silverliningsinfo.com
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substack.com

by Nelson 1y+ ago

The AI Revolution and The New Roaring '20s

In 2023, predictions about artificial intelligence (A.I.) have spanned from utopian dreams to apocalyptic nightmares, and attempts to identify comparable...
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by sjvn 1y+ ago

I've used social networks since the 80s. Threads is the most annoying one I've tried

Here's why Meta's Threads is my least favorite of all the new Twitter alternatives.

zdnet.com
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going-medieval.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

On successor states and websites

The Twitter meltdown "is also useful for my purposes as a medieval historian in that it serves as a really excellent way of explaining to people what...
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cnn.com

by geoleo 1y+ ago

A flying car prototype just got an airworthiness certificate from the FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has certified for testing a vehicle that a California startup describes as a flying car — the first fully electric...
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beehiiv.com

by sjvn 1y+ ago

Controversial new USPTO Rules would empower Patent Trolls

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently proposed a controversial set of rules which will bolster the strength of patent trolls.
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zdnet.com

Twitter seeing 'record user engagement'? The data tells a different story

A quarter of Twitter users said they 'are not very or not at all likely to be on Twitter a year from now.'

by sjvn 1y+ ago
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by sjvn 1y+ ago

Open source and Linux skills are still in demand in a dark economy

Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines about tech jobs, the Linux Foundation's latest survey says companies are still hiring savvy Linux and open source staffers.

zdnet.com
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teachingexpertise.com

by Amabaie 1y+ ago

23 Free, Fun, and Fabulous Writing Prompts and Activities

Free writing activities provide students with the freedom to express themselves, explore their imaginations, and develop their writing skills.
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apnews.com

Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They're not the only crop thriving in the shade.

A farm in Bavaria is covering its hops with solar panels, providing electricity to 250 households and shading the plants from the increasingly scorching...

by wetwilly87 1y+ ago
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newhorizons123.com

What Are The Secrets to Social Media Writing?

The average person doesn’t think much before writing on social media. But the average person is not a business with a reputation to build and defend.

by Amabaie 1y+ ago
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theregister.com

by sjvn 1y+ ago 1

Red Hat's open source rot began when IBM walked in

Big Blue's top brass either don't get it or don't care
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by zyery 1y+ ago

Latest chapter of $2 billion Apple Watch patent battle ends in mistrial

The ongoing US District Court lawsuit from Masimo against Apple ended Monday with a mistrial after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous vote. Masimo is a medical firm suing Apple for stealing trade secrets to build the Apple Watch. It won its preliminary case with the International Trade...

appleinsider.com
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mccabemarketing.ca

by Amabaie 1y+ ago

How to write for users and search engines

Learn how to write compelling content to rank well in search engines, attract visitors and convert them into customers.
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zdnet.com

by sjvn 1y+ ago

The best Twitter alternatives of 2023: Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, and more

Twitter, or as it's now known, X, isn't the same as it used to be. Here are the best Twitter alternatives if you're looking to leave the...
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theguardian.com

by mariogi 1y+ ago

Inflation spiral: food prices could yet rise higher and may never come down

Concerns are growing over the effects of a warming climate on production and the danger of high grocery prices getting embedded into Australia’s economy
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techdirt.com

by kxh 1y+ ago 1

Hugely Profitable And Consolidated Streaming Platforms Suddenly Too Cheap To Pay Residuals And Writers, Or Keep Niche Shows Online
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texastribune.org

by jedlicka 1y+ ago

At a shuttered Texas coal mine, a 1-acre garden is helping feed 2,000 people per month

The garden in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three counties that have few grocery...
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newhorizons123.com

Five Ways to Strengthen Your Brand Online

People buy from brands they know, like, and trust. Building a positive brand image is never simple, but it is critical to the success of any business.

by Amabaie 1y+ ago 1
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zdnet.com

Oracle takes on Red Hat in Linux code fight

Now, it's Oracle's turn to jump into the Red Hat open-source Linux code kerfuffle.

by sjvn 1y+ ago
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variety.com

by distant 1y+ ago 1

Twitter Hit With $250 Million Copyright-Infringement Lawsuit From Music Publishers

The National Music Publishers Assn., acting on behalf of 17 major music publishers, is filing a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Twitter for...
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theguardian.com

by cone 1y+ ago

More wildlife-friendly farming needed to stop decline of insects in Britain, says report

Conservation measures over the past 30 years have failed to stop the decline of insects on British farmland, a new report shows. Populations of bees,...
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nypost.com

by estherschindler 1y+ ago

NYC start-up founder Sophia d’Antoine, 30, dies after being mowed down crossing UES street
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currentaffairs.org

Book Publishers Are Trying to Destroy Public E-Book Access in Order to Increase Profits

A recent ruling against the Internet Archive for copyright infringement threatens a treasured and critical public institution: our libraries.

by kxh 1y+ ago 2
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eurogamer.net

by funhonestdude 1y+ ago

Sony's latest patent suggests it's developing a DualSense controller that can provide gameplay hints

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