There’s no point in having a quantum computer if it’s not smokin’ fast; otherwise it’s way too much trouble, what with all the subzero temperatures and instability and such. So it’s always newsworthy when somebody sets a new standard for quantum computing processing speeds, even if quantum computers are far from common commercial use.In this...
Industry NewsSplitting files on Linux by context
January 3, 2022
The csplit command is unusual in that allows you to split text files into pieces based on their content. The command allows you to specify a contextual string and use it as a delimiter for identifying the chunks to be saved as separate files.As an example, if you wanted to separate diary entries into a...
Industry NewsApple Briefly Tops $3 Trillion Market Cap
January 3, 2022
The iPhone maker’s shares closed below the milestone after a 41% jump since the beginning of 2021. Read More
A federal judge instructed jurors in the criminal-fraud trial of the Theranos founder to continue deliberating after they said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on three charges. Read More
As the new year gets off to a start, it’s always a good idea to commit to some changes that might improve your life or make your work more rewarding. So, here are some suggestions for Linux sysadmin resolutions for 2022.Learn some new commands Even after using Linux for more than 30 years, I often...
Industry NewsTesla Opens Showroom in China’s Xinjiang
January 3, 2022
The auto maker, widely admired in China, is wading into a region at the center of a human-rights dispute that has entangled Western companies. Read More
Private-equity firms had a blockbuster 2021 for deals, largely due to investments pouring into the technology sector. Read More
Industry NewsSolar boosters pool money and know-how to put panels on neighbors’ homes
January 3, 2022
A solar “barn raising” model pioneered this spring in a Shenandoah Valley community is about to spread across the state through a partnership with more than a dozen local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Solar boosters pool money and know-how to put panels on neighbors’ homes is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news...
The probe into how Apple runs its App Store adds to a series of global regulatory actions against U.S. tech companies. India’s watchdog was responding to allegations by a nonprofit group that a 30% fee on content sold through apps stifles competition. Read More
Auto makers are trying to control more of the supply chain for electric vehicles, forging new partnerships with raw-materials producers and investing in facilities that make chemicals for batteries. Read More