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Because not all file system errors can be safely recovered this way, we wrote comprehensive documentation on how to recover data from the Persistent Storage using complementary techniques.

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The Sipeed Tang Mega 138K Dock is an advanced and compact FPGA development platform designed to meet both high-performance requirements and cost-effective solutions. Featuring the GOWIN GW5AST RISC-V FPGA, this platform includes a development board with key features such as PCIe x4, a GbE port, and multiple I/Os.

ESP32-P4 Function EV Board: A RISC-V Multimedia Development Platform by Espressif Systems

The ESP32-P4 Function EV Board, powered by the ESP32-P4 chip, is designed for developing cost-effective, networked audio and video applications that demand low power and high performance, including smart displays, network cameras, and digital signage.

Infineon XENSIV Game Controller with PSoC 6 BLE Microcontroller Compatibility

The Infineon XENSIV Game Controller combines XENSIV magnetic position sensors and the PSoC 6 BLE microcontroller to create a precise, low-power, plug-and-play device ideal for gaming and control applications.

RUBIK Pi: A New Linux-Compatible Development Board Featuring the Qualcomm QCS6490 SoC

Today, Thundercomm introduced RUBIK Pi at an industry event in Austin, Texas. This development board, built on Qualcomm SoC platforms, is the first Pi product to offer AI capabilities tailored for high-performance application development.

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Torvalds weighs in on 'nasty' Rust vs C for Linux debate

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sep 19, 2024

Quoting: Torvalds weighs in on 'nasty' Rust vs C for Linux debate —

Linux is 33 years old. Its creator, Linus Torvalds, still enjoys an argument or two but is baffled why the debate over Rust has attracted so much heat.

"I'm not sure why Rust has been such a contentious area," Torvalds said during an on-stage chat this week with Dirk Hohndel, Verizon's Head of Open Source.

"It reminds me of when I was young and people were arguing about vi versus Emacs," said the software engineer. Hohndel interjected, "They still are!"

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