Changelog News Humanity has prevailed (for now!)
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Jul 21, 2025 In a thrilling victory, a coder triumphs over an advanced AI in a grueling 10-hour challenge. Meanwhile, Linux celebrates surpassing 5% desktop market share in the U.S., marking its growth as a reliable option. Discussions also delve into personal backup systems and the exciting innovations within Python. On a lighter note, opinions on the etiquette of sharing AI outputs stir up some debate, sparking questions about creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Human vs AI Coding Marathon
- Przemysław Dębiak beat an advanced OpenAI AI model in a grueling 10-hour coding marathon solving a complex optimization problem.
- He celebrated humanity's victory but admitted he was completely exhausted and barely alive after little sleep.
Linux Desktop Market Growth
- Linux has crossed 5% desktop market share in the U.S., signaling growing user dissatisfaction with Windows and Mac OS.
- This shift reflects demands for privacy, customization, and concerns over proprietary ecosystem costs.
Start Backup with a Plan
- Before implementing backups, create a plan by asking key risk and resource questions like data to protect and downtime tolerance.
- This structured approach helps decide on backup types and strategies like full disk versus individual files.