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⚙️ fzf 0.66.0 Introduces Powerful “–raw Mode” for Enhanced CLI Navigation
A thoughtful update for command-line enthusiasts—‘raw mode’ makes fzf more intuitive and visually informative, reinforcing its status as a must-have developer productivity tool.
The latest fzf release adds a new ‘raw mode’ that lets users see full, unfiltered lists while dimming non-matching entries for better context awareness. This update also brings new customization features for gutters and environment variables, support for Unix domain sockets, extended key bindings, and various UI and compatibility improvements.
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🖥️ Reviving Bellcore MGR: The Forgotten Unix Window System
A fascinating example of software archaeology—this exploration connects early Unix innovation with modern design sensibilities, preserving a crucial chapter in computing history.
Nina Kalinina revisits Bellcore MGR, a pioneering Unix window system from the early 1980s that predates X11 and Plan 9. She details the process of restoring it on vintage Linux, analyzing its interface and technical underpinnings, and decoding archival demos. The piece blends meticulous research with practical restoration work, offering a glimpse into the origins of graphical computing.
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🔓 Free Software Hasn’t Won—And Why It Still Matters
An incisive reminder that digital freedom goes beyond open code—it’s about power, policy, and the right to control the tools that shape our lives.
Dorota C argues that while open source thrives in developer ecosystems, most modern hardware and devices remain under proprietary control. Her essay traces how closed firmware, locked modems, and corporate ecosystems undermine user freedom, despite open platforms like Linux. She calls for renewed activism, stronger copyleft enforcement, and collective political action to reclaim technological autonomy.
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