Old DOS software stored on 3.5-inch floppies has read errors when accessed with a modern USB floppy drive. Using a period-accurate IDE floppy drive on a vintage system like a 486 PC might improve data recovery. (news.ycombinator.com)
OpenClaw remains a topic of interest among users who continue to experiment with or develop their setups. The project's ongoing use varies among individuals since its initial popularity. (news.ycombinator.com)
FPGAs are being explored as a cost-effective solution for ML inference by offloading static weights and streaming them from disk, reducing RAM requirements. This approach aims to improve throughput without relying on large RAM for weights, especially amid RAM price inflation. (news.ycombinator.com)
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