Das Bild zeigt ein großes, schwarz-weißes Porträt eines älteren Mannes mit Brille und Bart, der seine Hand auf seinen Kopf legt. Der Mann trägt eine Brille und hat eine weiße Bürste. Unter dem Bild steht in großen, weißen Buchstaben "HANNS DIETER HÜSCH" und darunter in kleineren Buchstaben "Wir sehen uns wieder". Das Bild ist auf einem Ständer auf einem schwarzen Tisch oder Podest platziert. Im Hintergrund ist ein rotes Licht zu sehen, das auf die Wand fällt, und es gibt einige Licht- und Kabelgeräte, die auf eine Bühne oder ein Theater hinweisen. Die Atmosphäre des Bildes ist ernst und würdevoll.
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Hacker and free speech advocate Retro Guy has passed away.
I have been away from the Internet for at least a couple months. I came to quickly check my feeds and I am sad to have found report of the passing away of a very cool hacker, Thom Miller, known by the handle, Retro Guy. According to his wife Kaylen Miller, Thom died about two weeks ago from pancreatic cancer. He had a years-long struggle with cancer and multiple therapies and surgeries. During all the time of his illness he continued to hack away providing network access and software updates absolutely free to his user base. He was a strong believer in the value of open and decentralized communication for all. His software is simple and awesome, and useful for censorship-resistant communication. (gitlab.com/rslight-public/rock…)
Thom, known as Retro Guy, created the Rocksolid Light NNTP forums and server software. He served the hacker community as a free speech advocate and provider of free speech communication networking. He refused to censor opinions that he found offensive or stupid on the principle of the golden rule. He endured a lot of annoyances to provide service for many. Thom maintained the software for years giving web-based NNTP access to countless users. Thom was always helpful and patient with users needing assistance, even when he was feeling ill and suffering. He pushed through his pain to serve others with something he believed was a necessary tool and blessing for the general public.
I am sad to learn of Thom's passing. He will be missed and remembered. I will remember him by continuing to run his software.
Ever wondered what happens when you insert a bill into a vending machine? [Janne] is back with his latest project: reverse engineering a banknote validator. Curious about how these common devices work, he searched for information but found few resources explaining their operation.
To learn more, [Janne] explored the security features that protect banknotes from counterfeiting. These can include microprinting, UV and IR inks, holograms, color-shifting coatings, watermarks, magnetic stripes, and specialty paper. These features not only deter fraud but also enable validators to quickly verify a bill’s authenticity.
[Janne] purchased several banknote validators to disassemble and compare. Despite varied exteriors, their core mechanisms were similar: systems to move the bill smoothly, a tape head to detect magnetic ink or security strips, and optical sensors to inspect visible, UV, and IR features. By reverse engineering the firmware of two devices, he uncovered their inner workings. There is a calibration procedure they use to normalize their readings, then it will analyze a bill through a sophisticated signal processing pipeline. If the data falls within a narrow acceptance range, the device authenticates the bill; otherwise, it rejects it.
Head over to his site to check out all the details he discovered while exploring these devices, as well as exploring the other cool projects he’s worked on in the past. Reverse engineering offers a unique window into technology Check out other projects we’ve featured showcasing this skill.
Vaguely recalling how we spent many years with the biggest scandal in the world being that *false* claim that Biden had accepted a few million in bribes. oversight.house.gov/the-bidens-i...
This video does not merely show faces or names — it documents the lives of about 1,400 martyrs from the healthcare sector in Gaza, deliberately assassinated by the Israeli occupation as part of a systematic policy of genocide.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said here on Sunday that the China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs were in-depth, candid and constructive.
in 2016 the party actively began responding to trump tariff rhetoric as a serious threat. They are well hedged to ride out US trade aggression for the four years of the present administration and are actively using Washington's failed foreign policy to drive belt and road development and emerging trade agreements with Japan and south Korea.
Next time you’re at Bellingham International Airport, don’t miss an opportunity to peek at “It’s Mine,” the new horizontal Coast Salish Story Pole located a stone’s throw from Halibut Henry’s,
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Britain’s Labour government is inundated by think tanks hoping to catch its ear — and given the party’s struggles and rise of Reform UK, it may appreciate the help. POLITICO runs through the main players.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to the Kiev authorities to resume without preconditions the direct talks they had interrupted at the end of 2022
After a recount, the riding of Terrebonne in Quebec which has been flipping back and forth between Liberal and Bloc Québécois during counts, verifications, and recounts has finally gone to the Liberals, giving them 170 seats.
The sanctions appear to be in response to Russia's rejection of a 30-day ceasefire that the U.K., alongside Ukraine, France, Germany, and Poland, demanded during a visit to Kyiv on May 10.
If you’re going to offer seven levels of spice, and require a waiver for the highest, the second highest should probably at least be vaguely piquant, no? I don’t know why I was expecting actual spice in Ohio, but still, this is just disappointing.
The image shows a meal from Dave's Hot Chicken, featuring a fried chicken sandwich and a side of crinkle-cut fries. The sandwich is placed on a piece of branded paper with the Dave's Hot Chicken logo and a cartoon character. It consists of a golden-brown bun with a crispy fried chicken piece inside, accompanied by lettuce and red onion. The fries are in a red container, seasoned with a visible sprinkle of spices, and appear crispy and golden. The fries are served on a piece of branded paper with the same logo and cartoon character. In the background, there is a white napkin and a plastic container, likely for a drink. The overall presentation is casual and appetizing, with the branding clearly visible.
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Pakistan and India both declared victory in a recent flare-up of violence as a US-mediated cease-fire appeared to largely hold on May 11, with the nuclear-armed neighbors stepping back from a potential full-scale war over the disputed Kashmir region.
The Last of Us episode 5 recap: There’s something in the air Omnipresent threats beset our heroes as they wade deeper into Seattle. arstechnica.com/culture/2025/0…
"#Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of #Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual #American citizen, ahead of President #DonaldTrump’s trip to the region. #Israel was reportedly not involved in the discussions, but informed about the deal afterward. Israeli airstrikes have intensified throughout the day. "
Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual American citizen, ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to the region.
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in reply to susika512 • • •Das Bild zeigt ein großes, schwarz-weißes Porträt eines älteren Mannes mit Brille und Bart, der seine Hand auf seinen Kopf legt. Der Mann trägt eine Brille und hat eine weiße Bürste. Unter dem Bild steht in großen, weißen Buchstaben "HANNS DIETER HÜSCH" und darunter in kleineren Buchstaben "Wir sehen uns wieder". Das Bild ist auf einem Ständer auf einem schwarzen Tisch oder Podest platziert. Im Hintergrund ist ein rotes Licht zu sehen, das auf die Wand fällt, und es gibt einige Licht- und Kabelgeräte, die auf eine Bühne oder ein Theater hinweisen. Die Atmosphäre des Bildes ist ernst und würdevoll.
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