Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
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Jeremy Cherfas ☛ A Farewell to Books?
Calibre can establish what it calls a content server that you can access from a browser on any other device. You can then read any book in your library on that device. You do not need Calibre on the device. All the controls are available, the book remains available in the browser window even if you disconnect from the content server, and when you reconnect you can synchronise your reading position and notes and highlights back to the copy in the Calibre library.
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SaaS/Back End/Databases
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The Register UK ☛ PostgreSQL bug played key role in zero-day Treasury attack
A high-severity SQL injection bug in the PostgreSQL interactive tool was exploited alongside the zero-day used to break into the US Treasury in December, researchers say.
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[Old] Rivet Gaming Inc ☛ SQLite-on-the-Server Is Misunderstood: Better At Hyper-Scale Than Micro-Scale
There's been a lot of discussion recently about the pros and cons of SQLite on the server. After reading many of these conversations, I realized that my perspective on the power of SQLite-on-the-server is lopsided from popular opinion: SQLite's strengths really shine at scale, instead of with small hobbyist deployments that it's frequently referenced in.
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Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG)
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WordPress ☛ Report: WordPress in 2025
This year is set to be transformative for WordPress, yet many decision-makers risk overlooking the immense opportunities ahead. Our new “WordPress in 2025” report highlights why WordPress should be a cornerstone of your long-term strategy.
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