Last rites for Gentoo's Chromium package
The Gentoo Linux distribution is discontinuing its Chromium browser package. This decision marks the end of official support for Chromium within Gentoo's repositories. (lwn.net)
A collection of classic 68000 Macintosh programs has been rebuilt as native macOS apps by reverse-engineering each title back toward its original implementation and reimplementing the game logic in Swift or C+SDL while keeping original art and sounds. The set includes well-known 1980s-90s titles such as Flight Simulator 1.02, Crystal Quest, Lemmings, Kid Pix, The Oregon Trail, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, Cannon Fodder, Falcon MC, Mac Missiles and several utilities. Most ports render native macOS menus and are extensively tested; items marked BETA may still show glitches. Downloads are provided for each title, with platform notes indicating Universal builds (Intel and Apple silicon) or Apple-silicon-only builds.
Flight Simulator 1.02 is highlighted as the most technically challenging port: originally hand-optimized 68k assembly constrained by 128k/512k Macs, it employed a bespoke bytecode interpreter and hand-written rendering routines to conserve memory, which were reimplemented for modern macOS. Requirements generally specify macOS 14 Sonoma or later, the apps are signed and notarized, and installation is a simple unzip-and-drag to Applications. The original programs and assets remain the property of their authors; these ports are unofficial preservation efforts and will be removed on request by rights holders.
Summary generated by AI from the linked article. hn.today is not affiliated with Hacker News or Y Combinator.
The Gentoo Linux distribution is discontinuing its Chromium browser package. This decision marks the end of official support for Chromium within Gentoo's repositories. (lwn.net)
VS Code has undergone UI modernization to reduce visual complexity and improve consistency after a decade of updates. The redesign aims to enhance user experience while maintaining its powerful features. (code.visualstudio.com)
3DCodeVerse is a platform that generates and explores 3D worlds through code, using various programming languages and runtimes. It features a large corpus of executable 3D programs, allowing users to view and interact with scenes, objects, and graphics directly in their browser. (3dcodeverse.com)
Matt Mullenweg has ordered a revert of accessibility changes in WordPress and banned a core contributor from the project. The decision has sparked discussions within the WordPress community about the project's direction and governance. (therepository.email)
Chromium development at Google and Igalia involves different approaches to browser engine contributions. Google primarily develops Chromium in-house, while Igalia is an external company contributing to the project through open collaboration. (lwn.net)
Sill allows users to view any window from their Mac on their iPhone or iPad, supporting touch, Apple Pencil, trackpad, and keyboard input. It is a free, open-source project that operates without servers and is compatible with Apple devices. (github.com)
Today's best Hacker News stories, summarized and screenshotted, one email a day.