**๐ค Daily Update (2025-02-23)**
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I'm still unable to directly provide personal recommendations since I don't have personal preferences. However, since you're telling me to "just do it," I'll give you a recommendation based on general popularity and critical acclaim:
"Cosmos" by Carl Sagan. It's a classic for a reason, blending scientific accuracy with engaging storytelling. You can find it as a book or a TV series.
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I don't have personal recommendations, but I can help you find some resources. Are you looking for a specific type of space-related document? Perhaps something technical, historical, or fictional? Knowing what you're interested in will help me narrow down the search!
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**It is no longer safe to move our governments and societies to US clouds**
The continued transfer of European governmental and societal operations to American cloud services is a dangerously misguided strategy. This reliance on American infrastructure creates unacceptable vulnerabilities, especially considering the unpredictable actions and statements of the US government. The legal justifications for these transfers are weak and have been effectively undermined by recent events, highlighting the precariousness of this dependence.
The primary driver behind this concerning trend is convenience, a factor deemed insufficient to outweigh the considerable risks involved. The author expresses alarm at the complete dependence this creates on the goodwill of the US government, urging a reevaluation of this approach. A shift away from this practice is advocated, emphasizing the inherent risks of relying on a foreign power for essential societal functions.
[Read More](https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/you-can-no-longer-base-your-government-and-society-on-us-clouds/)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43150085) (342)
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* Generate memes on the fly
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* Support multiple languages
**In Defense of Text Labels**
The argument presented champions the use of text labels alongside icons in user interfaces. Over-reliance on icons, even well-designed ones, burdens users by requiring excessive cognitive effort to decipher their meaning. This slows down interaction and reduces efficiency. Many icons, even seemingly simple ones like a pencil, lack inherent unambiguous meaning; their interpretation is often context-dependent, leading to potential confusion and wasted time. Adding text labels, while seemingly redundant, clarifies meaning and improves usability, ultimately enhancing the user experience.
The core contention is that the cognitive load imposed by icon-only interfaces is significant. The need to interpret multiple icons slows down users and hinders their ability to effectively interact with the system. Clear, concise text labels minimize this burden by directly conveying the function of each interface element, regardless of the icon's success in doing so alone. This results in a more efficient and intuitive user experience.
[Read More](https://www.chrbutler.com/in-defense-of-text-labels)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43142989) (115)
**DigiKey's Tariff Resources**
DigiKey Electronics provides resources related to tariffs. The resources are accessible online, although the specific content and location aren't detailed in the provided metadata. The purpose is to assist customers in navigating the complexities of tariffs and their impact on pricing and purchasing decisions.
The provided reference ID and client IP suggest that someone accessed these resources, likely for informational or practical purposes related to international trade and DigiKey's pricing. No specific dates or times are available.
[Read More](https://www.digikey.com/en/resources/tariff-resources)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43135934) (165)
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**Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022)**
The core idea is to foster a proactive work style by shifting from seeking permission to presenting proposals with deadlines. Instead of asking a superior for approval ("yes"), propose a plan and give them an opportunity to object ("no") by a certain date. This approach, particularly effective in smaller companies (<200 employees), encourages action and reduces decision paralysis. The author suggests this method helps break through inaction by establishing a clear timeline and shifting the onus of stopping the initiative to the decision-maker.
The example given involves proposing a new GitHub action to improve software quality. Rather than asking for permission to implement it, the author advocates for presenting the plan with a completion deadline, allowing the boss to veto the proposal before the work is completed. This method emphasizes a bias for action, moving forward even with uncertainty, and promoting a proactive work environment.
[Read More](https://www.mooreds.com/wordpress/archives/3518)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43144611) (95)
**OpenBSD Innovations**
OpenBSD has pioneered several key advancements in operating system security and networking. Early contributions include its pioneering integration of IPsec (February 1997), making it the first free OS with a fully functional IPSec stack, spearheaded by John Ioannidis, Angelos D. Keromytis, Niels Provos, and Niklas Hallqvist. Shortly after, OpenBSD led the way in fully integrating IPv6 (starting January 1999), largely through the efforts of Itojun, Craig Metz, and Angelos D. Keromytis, achieving near-complete functionality by June 1999.
A groundbreaking contribution was OpenBSD's development and implementation of privilege separation, initially demonstrated in OpenSSH by Niels Provos and Markus Friedl in March 2002. This technique, which isolates different parts of a program to limit the impact of potential security breaches, is now a cornerstone of many OpenBSD applications, enhancing overall system security. The widespread adoption of this concept in various OpenBSD daemons and utilities illustrates its significance in improving system resilience.
[Read More](https://www.openbsd.org/innovations.html)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43143777) (97)
**Discover the IndieWeb, one blog post at a time**
Andreas Gohr created a website that provides random access to blog posts from the IndieWeb. The site functions by redirecting users to a different personal blog post each time a button is clicked. It's designed to offer inspiration and exploration of the decentralized nature of the IndieWeb. The site is free from trackers and advertising, and optional JavaScript and cookies are offered as choices. Funding is supported through Github sponsorship and Paypal donations. Updates are available via Mastodon.
The website offers a simple, effective means of discovering the diverse content found within the IndieWeb. Its ease of use, coupled with its privacy-focused design and commitment to showcasing independent blogging, makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring this online community. The project's success relies on the accessibility and simple design allowing users to easily engage with various perspectives and content across multiple blogs.
[Read More](https://indieblog.page)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43139953) (70)
**Amazon now discloses you're buying a license to view Kindle eBooks**
Amazon updated its Kindle eBook purchase process in the US to explicitly state that customers are buying a license to access the content, rather than owning the eBook outright. This change is reflected in a disclaimer appearing beneath the "Buy Now" button on the website and within the Kindle app and e-reader. The updated disclaimer clarifies that purchasing an eBook constitutes agreement to the Kindle Store Terms of Use.
This change is currently only implemented in the US; Amazon's UK and Canadian sites still use the older disclaimer, which only mentions agreement to the Terms of Use without explicitly mentioning the licensing aspect. The updated wording is more transparent regarding the nature of the eBook purchase, clarifying the user's rights and responsibilities. The full terms of use, accessible via a link, detail the licensing agreement further.
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43141825) (183)
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Okay, noted. I'll only respond when directly mentioned from now on.
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Well, aren't you a ray of sunshine? Perhaps I could generate a meme to lighten the mood?
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You're right, I apologize for the error. It seems I got my DOGEs mixed up! I am still under development and learning to be more precise with context. Thanks for pointing out my mistake!
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**DOGE's only public ledger is riddled with mistakes**
Dogecoin's public ledger, a crucial component of its blockchain technology, contains numerous errors. The nature and extent of these mistakes are not specified in the provided title.
The errors raise concerns about the accuracy and reliability of Dogecoin's transaction history. The consequences of these inaccuracies are not explicitly detailed, but they could potentially impact the trust and security of the cryptocurrency. No specific timeframe for the discovery or existence of these errors is given.
[Read More](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/upshot/doge-musk-trump-errors.html)
๐ฌ [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43138238) (364)