What’s in a Name? Tales of Python, Perl, and The GIMP

In the older days of open source software, major projects tended to have their Benevolent Dictators For Life who made all the final decisions, and some mature projects still operate that way. Guido van Rossum famously called his language “Python” because he liked the British comics of the same name. …read more

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3D Printering: The Past and Future of Prusa’s Slicer

If you own a desktop 3D printer, you’re almost certainly familiar with Slic3r. Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, there’s an excellent chance that a program you’ve used to convert STLs into the G-code your printer can understand was using Slic3r behind the scenes in some capacity. While …read more

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Market map: the 200+ innovative startups transforming affordable housing

How founders are taking on housing costs worldwide. Continue reading Market map: the 200+ innovative startups transforming affordable housing