today's leftovers
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            Dirk Eddelbuettel: RcppInt64 0.0.2 on CRAN: Small UpdateThe still very new package RcppInt64 (announced a week ago in this post) arrived on CRAN earlier today in its first update, now at 0.0.2. RcppInt64 in R and C++, and regroups them in a single package by providing a single header. It offers two interfaces: both a more standard as<>()converter from R values along with its companionswrap()to return to R, as well as more dedicated functions ‘from’ and ‘to’.
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            NCSA Mosaic Launched 30 Years Ago
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            Announcing Istio 1.18.3This release contains bug fixes to improve robustness. 
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            Starting Your Linux Sysadmin Journey: A Step-by-Step GuideEmbarking on a journey as a Linux system administrator (sysadmin) can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. With a multitude of tutorials and advice available, it’s crucial to find a structured path to kickstart your Linux sysadmin journey. In this guide, we will provide you with a clear roadmap to begin your adventure. 
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            PingCAP Achieves AWS Data and Analytics Competency Status, AWS Service Ready Designations for AWS PrivateLink and Amazon Linux 2 [Ed: This is proprietary; more about memorisation and paperwork, not skills or control]