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ExTracker is an Elixir-based BitTorrent tracker released under the Apache-2.0 license.

It offers high performance using all CPU cores and low memory usage (~200MB per million peers) with zero setup.

Implements core BitTorrent Protocol (BEP 0) and several BEPs including UDP Tracker (BEP 15), compact peer lists (BEP 23), IPv6 extension (BEP 7), protocol v2 (BEP 52), and more.

The site showcases a project for visualizing elliptic curves as art.

Developed by Nadir Hajouji and Steve Trettel.

The webpage is currently under construction.

Scott Aaronson attended LessOnline, a rationalist conference in Berkeley, and valued the many small-group conversations over formal sessions.

He realized he already shared the rationalist outlook and formally embraced the identity of a Rationalist.

He discussed his earlier skepticism about the community’s focus on AI risk, which he now accepts after witnessing rapid AI advancements.

Install Linux on older PCs to avoid buying new hardware and costly licenses

Linux offers better privacy by removing ads and spyware

Extending device life with Linux reduces environmental impact

AI-assisted coding can enhance productivity significantly when paired with robust development practices.

Using tools like 'CLAUDE.md' facilitates AI's understanding of project context, improving code quality.

Good development practices, such as writing tests manually, remain critical in AI-assisted environments.

Self-hosting and tech independence allow for personal growth and ownership.

The author advocates for owning a domain and hosting to maintain long-term work consistency.

Tech independence involves not relying on major tech companies.

The <blink> and <marquee> tags were once popular in 1990s web design but have largely disappeared from modern use.

<blink> was a joke feature in Netscape Navigator 2.0 for flashing text, while <marquee> in Internet Explorer added scrolling or bouncing text functions.

Both tags were known for creating unpleasant and inaccessible design animations.

The keynote address discussed the rapid developments in Large Language Models (LLMs) over the past six months.

Over 30 notable LLMs were released, many with unique features and capabilities.

Evaluation of LLMs remains challenging despite numerous benchmarks and leaderboards.

Bill Atkinson reflects on his significant decision to join Apple Computer in 1979, influenced by Steve Jobs and Jef Raskin.

Despite initially focusing on his PhD in neuroscience, Atkinson was persuaded by the potential to innovate at Apple, leading to his contributions to key Apple projects like the Lisa and Macintosh.

Atkinson developed critical tools such as QuickDraw and MacPaint, which were instrumental in Apple's graphical user interface and creative software applications.

To learn CUDA programming to a professional level, it is recommended to start with the CUDA Programming Guide and NVIDIA's courses. Familiarity with C++ will be beneficial, as CUDA is largely based on it.

Practice by creating small CUDA programs, leveraging existing implementations. Utilize GitHub for code examples, and consider using resources like fast.ai for understanding AI frameworks.

Essential tools include CUDA Toolkits, compilers, and NVIDIA GPUs, ideally later models for better performance. However, older models from the past 5-7 years are still viable.