Rob Pike goes nuclear over GenAI
Related: Rob Pike got spammed with an AI slop "act of kindness" - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46394867
We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
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Maybe the default settings are too high
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How uv got so fast
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Package managers keep using Git as a database, it never works out
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Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed in animal models? Study
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I sell onions on the Internet (2019)
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FFmpeg has issued a DMCA takedown on GitHub
Rob Pike Goes Nuclear over GenAI
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My insulin pump controller uses the Linux kernel. It also violates the GPL
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Python 3.15’s interpreter for Windows x86-64 should hopefully be 15% faster
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Fahrplan – 39C3
Mattermost restricted access to old messages after 10000 limit is reached
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Show HN: Witr – Explain why a process is running on your Linux system
Hi HN,
I built a small Linux CLI tool called witr (Why Is This Running?).
The idea came from a situation most of us have hit: you log into a machine, see a process or port running, and immediately wonder why it exists, who started it, and what is keeping it alive right now.
witr traces a process, service, or port back to its origin and responsibility chain and explains it in a way that’s quick to read, especially when you’re debugging under pressure.
This is v0.1.0. It’s intentionally small and focused. Feedback, criticism, and edge cases are very welcome.
Repo: https://github.com/pranshuparmar/witr
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Rob Pike got spammed with an AI slop "act of kindness"
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Asahi Linux with Sway on the MacBook Air M2 (2024)
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Google is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your gmail.com address
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TurboDiffusion: 100–200× Acceleration for Video Diffusion Models
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ChatGPT conversations still lack timestamps after years of requests
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Ask HN: What did you read in 2025?
I mostly read newspapers and technical journals, but two books that I read that made an impression: "The Changing World Order" and "The Gulag Archipelago".
LearnixOS
Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in 2026?
Thread for 2025: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42509408
Thread for 2024: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38782613
Thread for 2023: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33873800
Here are mine:
Technical skills:
- Among my last year's goals was to take on VR dev, which sadly I did not get to. Punting it to 2026. I'm thinking to get the Samsung Galaxy XR and experiment with some VR apps and learn the fundamentals of spatial computing. As an Android mobile developer, that feels like a natural extension.
- Complete the "UCSanDiegoX: Computer Graphics II: Rendering" computer graphics course. I did the first course in the series and found it enlightening (no pun intended)
- Create an e2e project that earns money as a side gig. It's time to put my product and technical knowledge to practice and actually build something people want.
- Leverage AI across all my endeavors. AI tools are here to stay and the more I know how to use them effectively, the better. The speed boost in learning a new framework/concept is phenomenal.
Non-technical skills:
- Expand my social circle - the unstable tech climate made me realize the importance of maintaining a healthy social network. My goal is to connect with more people both inside my company and outside, by both proactively reaching out and going to meetups in my area. In fact, I invite fellow NYC-based HN-ers to contact me at cybercreampuff at yahoo dot com, in case you want to meet up!
MiniMax M2.1: Built for Real-World Complex Tasks, Multi-Language Programming
The article discusses the launch of the Minimax M21, a new ultra-compact, lightweight and energy-efficient electric scooter designed for urban commuters. It highlights the scooter's key features, including its powerful motor, long-range battery, and user-friendly design.
Always bet on text (2014)
The article discusses the challenges of building large-scale software systems and the importance of balancing technical debt, complexity, and pragmatism. It emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to software development that prioritizes maintainability, resilience, and long-term sustainability.
Salesforce regrets firing 4000 experienced staff and replacing them with AI
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Exe.dev
https://blog.exe.dev/meet-exe.dev
https://exe.dev/docs/how-exedev-works
https://exe.dev/docs/pricing