Changelog Master Feed Humanity has prevailed (for now!) (Changelog News #153)
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Jul 21, 2025 A Polish coder triumphs over an advanced AI in a grueling 10-hour coding marathon. Meanwhile, Linux celebrates surpassing 5% of the desktop market share in the U.S. Exciting developments include a new series on crafting personalized backup systems and a dive into the benefits of switching to Python. Notably, a conversation around the etiquette of sharing AI-generated content raises eyebrows. Tech enthusiasts will find plenty to discuss!
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Human Beats Advanced AI in Coding
- Przemysław Dębiak beat an advanced OpenAI AI model in a 10-hour coding marathon solving a complex optimization problem.
- He pushed himself to physical limits and proclaimed, "humanity has prevailed for now."
Linux Gains US Desktop Share
- Linux has surpassed 5% desktop market share in the US, signaling growing acceptance.
- Analysts predict this growth could reach 7% by 2027 driven by privacy and customization demands.
Plan Backups with Essential Questions
- Start backup systems planning by asking the right questions about risk, downtime, and storage.
- Decide early whether to back up full disks or individual files and use snapshot strategies wisely.