#goal for this system was to learn how to build a pc and how such an incredible machine we use daily actually works!

[pumpkinwastaken]

This is posted successfully using a newly built pc!

I did it everyone, i shelved the project for a few years but i finally finished building my first pc from scratch. it's incredibly slow but wow. i can say i build a pc! Maybe i'll buy a gpu for it. mmmmaybe..

[openstorygames]

Kids Play TTRPGs

There are plenty of people who started playing D&D or other TTRPGs as kids. Heck, imaginative play (which all kids engage in on some level and in some manner) is central to what TTRPGs do. Roleplaying is a critical part of developing your child self as a person!

So what's the benefit of giving kids a rule-bound system like D&D, Quest, or Kids on Bikes? Why should kids play TTRPGs and not just make-believe?

TTRPGs teach boundaries.

Some of this depends on how a particular group runs, but a healthy TTRPG group teaches kids where boundaries are and how to respect them.

This can show up in lots of ways.

letting dice determine success

working within the limitations of a class, feature, or spell description

avoiding upsetting or scary topics, as requested by a player

offering trigger warnings and safety tools

accepting when a GM says no

respecting when another player says no

Some of those things are organic to telling a story together. Some of them are brought in to keep the game fun for everyone, like safety tools. All of these examples—and more!—help kids practice boundaries one step removed from real life, where things are a bit harder.

TTRPGS provide escape.

As adults, we think of TTRPGs as escape from the crushing reality we live in. We can free ourselves from the news cycle or our social media feeds for a few hours and pretend we live in a world where our actions are world-changing (and I'm talking saving-the-world-from-evil-powers world-changing).

Kids need escape too! Not so that they're living outside of the world, but so they can practice the skills they need to live within it.

It's way easier to advocate for your PC who's scared of creepy crawlies than it is to admit your skin crawls around your buddy's pet snake.

Kids can practice all sorts of social skills in the freedom of TTRPGs because those games provide escape and distance from the world they actually inhabit. For example:

admitting fears

facing conflict

handling disagreement

learning about themselves

experimenting with consequences (from stealing a loaf of bread to going full murderhobo at times)

setting goals and making plans

Games are low stakes ways for all of us to practice tough conversations or new social skills. Why not let kids get a leg up by teaching them to role play?

TTRPGs build confidence.

Practice makes perfect, and TTRPGs are a great place to practice your sense of self (while inhabiting a character).

As kids get more confident roleplaying their PC, they learn gain confidence in who they are and speaking from that place.

This doesn't look like adults might expect though. We think of the bard suddenly offering a grand speech, or the shy loner forging bonds with the rest of the party.

Kids gaining confidence might not look like what you expect (more on that another time), but TTRPGs help clear the path for confident, empowered kids. And that's something worth making space for!

[girlboss-enthusiast]

Please tell us how to get into IT without a degree! I have an interview for a small tech company this week and I’m going in as admin but as things expand I can bootstrap into a better role and I’d really appreciate knowing what skills are likely to be crucial for making that pivot.

Absolutely!! You'd be in a great position to switch to IT, since as an admin, you'd already have some familiarity with the systems and with the workplace in general. Moving between roles is easier in a smaller workplace, too.

So, this is a semi-brief guide to getting an entry-level position, for someone with zero IT experience. That position is almost always going to be help desk. You've probably heard a lot of shit about help desk, but I've always enjoyed it.

So, here we go! How to get into IT for beginners!

The most important thing on your resume will be

✨~🌟Certifications!!🌟~✨

Studying for certs can teach you a lot, especially if you're entirely new to the field. But they're also really important for getting interviews. Lots of jobs will require a cert or degree, and even if you have 5 years of experience doing exactly what the job description is, without one of those the ATS will shunt your resume into a black hole and neither HR or the IT manager will see it.

First, I recommend getting the CompTIA A+. This will teach you the basics of how the parts of a computer work together - hardware, software, how networking works, how operating systems work, troubleshooting skills, etc. If you don't have a specific area of IT you're interested in, this is REQUIRED. Even if you do, I suggest you get this cert just to get your foot in the door.

I recommend the CompTIA certs in general. They'll give you a good baseline and look good on your resume. I only got the A+ and the Network+, so can't speak for the other exams, but they weren't too tough.

If you're more into development or cybersecurity, check out these roadmaps. You'll still benefit from working help desk while pursuing one of those career paths.

The next most important thing is

🔥🔥Customer service & soft skills🔥🔥

Sorry about that.

I was hired for my first ever IT role on the strength of my interview. I definitely wasn't the only candidate with an A+, but I was the only one who knew how to handle customers (aka end-users). Which is, basically, be polite, make the end-user feel listened to, and don't make them feel stupid. It is ASTOUNDING how many IT people can't do that. I've worked with so many IT people who couldn't hide their scorn or impatience when dealing with non-tech-savvy coworkers.

Please note that you don't need to be a social butterfly or even that socially adept. I'm autistic and learned all my social skills by rote (I literally have flowcharts for social interactions), and I was still exceptional by IT standards.

Third thing, which is more for you than for your resume (although it helps):

🎇Do your own projects🎇

This is both the most and least important thing you can do for your IT career. Least important because this will have the smallest impact on your resume. Most important because this will help you learn (and figure out if IT is actually what you want to do).

The certs and interview might get you a job, but when it comes to doing your job well, hands-on experience is absolutely essential. Here are a few ideas for the complete beginner. Resources linked at the bottom.

Start using the command line. This is called Terminal on Mac and Linux. Use it for things as simple as navigating through file directories, opening apps, testing your connection, that kind of thing. The goal is to get used to using the command line, because you will use it professionally.

Build your own PC. This may sound really intimidating, but I swear it's easy! This is going to be cheaper than buying a prebuilt tower or gaming PC, and you'll learn a ton in the bargain.

Repair old PCs. If you don't want to or can't afford to build your own PC, look for cheap computers on Craiglist, secondhand stores, or elsewhere. I know a lot of universities will sell old technology for cheap. Try to buy a few and make a functioning computer out of parts, or just get one so you can feel comfortable working in the guts of a PC.

Learn Powershell or shell scripting. If you're comfortable with the command line already or just want to jump in the deep end, use scripts to automate tasks on your PC. I found this harder to do for myself than for work, because I mostly use my computer for web browsing. However, there are tons of projects out there for you to try!

Play around with a Raspberry Pi. These are mini-computers ranging from $15-$150+ and are great to experiment with. I've made a media server and a Pi hole (network-wide ad blocking) which were both fun and not too tough. If you're into torrenting, try making a seedbox!

Install Linux on your primary computer. I know, I know - I'm one of those people. But seriously, nothing will teach you more quickly than having to compile drivers through the command line so your Bluetooth headphones will work. Warning: this gets really annoying if you just want your computer to work. Dual-booting is advised.

If this sounds intimidating, that's totally normal. It is intimidating! You're going to have to do a ton of troubleshooting and things will almost never work properly on your first few projects. That is part of the fun!

Resources

Resources I've tried and liked are marked with an asterisk*

Professor Messor's Free A+ Training Course*

PC Building Simulator 2 (video game)

How to build a PC (video)

PC Part Picker (website)*

CompTIA A+ courses on Udemy

50 Basic Windows Commands with Examples*

Mac Terminal Commands Cheat Sheet

Powershell in a Month of Lunches (video series)

Getting Started with Linux (tutorial)* Note: this site is my favorite Linux resource, I highly recommend it.

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners

/r/ITCareerQuestions*

Ask A Manager (advice blog on workplace etiquette and more)*

Reddit is helpful for tech questions in general. I have some other resources that involve sailing the seas; feel free to DM me or send an ask I can answer privately.

Tips

DO NOT work at an MSP. That stands for Managed Service Provider, and it's basically an IT department which companies contract to provide tech services. I recommend staying away from them. It's way better to work in an IT department where the end users are your coworkers, not your customers.

DO NOT trust remote entry-level IT jobs. At entry level, part of your job is schlepping around hardware and fixing PCs. A fully-remote position will almost definitely be a call center.

DO write a cover letter. YMMV on this, but every employer I've had has mentioned my cover letter as a reason to hire me.

DO ask your employer to pay for your certs. This applies only to people who either plan to move into IT in the same company, or are already in IT but want more certs.

DO NOT work anywhere without at least one woman in the department. My litmus test is two women, actually, but YMMV. If there is no woman in the department in 2024, and the department is more than 5 people, there is a reason why no women work there.

DO have patience with yourself and keep an open mind! Maybe this is just me, but if I can't do something right the first time, or if I don't love it right away, I get very discouraged. Remember that making mistakes is part of the process, and that IT is a huge field which ranges from UX design to hardware repair. There are tons of directions to go once you've got a little experience!

Disclaimer: this is based on my experience in my area of the US. Things may be different elsewhere, esp. outside of the US.

I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have more questions!

[chewyjellycable]

PLEASSEEE YAP ABT YOUR OCS. Use this ask as an excuse🙏🙏

GOOD MORNING!! This ask has been sitting here for a while whoops.... Anyways!! Here's the OC I've been wanting to answer this ask with. Pickle Cheesecake Cookie!!

Pickle Cheesecake (PC for short) is Androgyne, using He/She/Xey/Zem. She also uses any science-related neopronouns that anyone thinks of to use for her.

PC is a mad scientist who creates various kinds of inventions similar to uwo_labs or Doctor Doofenshmirtz. Though life improvement is a goal he has in mind- being able to unlock the inner magical abilities that he thinks he has is the top priority (he doesn't have any, unfortunately).

Raised in a cult without a father figure, PC was very attached to xeir mother. Xey were a bastard child, with the other parent being from someone outside the cult landing xem and xeir mother in hot water. Not only that, but the cult despised PC even MORE considering xey didn't inherit any magical abilities.

Xey were continuously pushed into trying to cast spells or do anything that's worthy of a continued life. Unfortunately, no magic was ever found in PC's dough, and as punishment to both the child and mother the cult decided to crumble the mother with PC watching before kicking PC out onto the streets at a young age.

PC eventually found an abandoned building to make her home in, in a thick forest not too far from the borders of Parfaedia. The skills that she learned in trying to fix up the place led to an interest in tinkering. :] And since she was never really taught about what you should and shouldn't do, should and shouldn't make... That led to some wild things being created!!

And due to throwing caution into the wind, PC will handle things that a person normally wouldn't go near. One of those things being radioactive material!! PC has a pet rock that powers the building that's just a chunk of Uranium. If you were to put a Geiger counter next to PC, it would have an incredibly high tick rate. She is radioactive <3

PC is friends with Nemesia, an OC belonging to @vnillatree!! PC gets into shenanigans and Nemesia usually has to look on in worry and horror.

This radioactive miscreant has a HUUUUGE crush on Butter Roll it's not even funny. PC is already a mess when it comes to interacting with others, but when it comes to Butter Roll??? He absolutely loses his mind trying to be cool and endearing. Butter Roll is unaware of this crushing and just thinks that's how PC is.

PC calls his creations his "inators". This started as a joke but that's just how he is now. The things that he makes are... interesting, to say the least.

She has tension with Almond since she doesn't have any licenses or permits for anything that she does. She doesn't even have an ID or anything since she was never really taught anything about the legal system or... most things, really.

The reason why PC has slit pupils is unknown, but it might have something to do with his radioactivity! The same reasoning can be applied to why he has fangs.

PC has a stutter and tends to ramble with his words!! The more worked up he is, the worse the stuttering and rambling is.

Her hair is incredibly greasy... It would take an intense deep cleanse to clean her up properly. It's very hard for her to take care of herself due to wanting to make progress on her inventions for the sake of unlocking her missing magic abilities.

More of a design quirk rather than anything related to PC zemself, zeir goggles are expressive! When zey're wearing them, they can express themselves like normal eyes do, with the spirals acting as strange pupils.

[linuxgamenews]

Experience FACEMINER: Play the Demo on Steam and itch

FACEMINER Demo releases for the story driven management sim game on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. This success can be attributed entirely to the skilled team at Wristwork. Available to play on both Steam and itch. If you're into trying out a demo, you might want to check out FACEMINER. The release from the creative team at Wristwork gives you a chance to play right away. This early look lets you take on the first 45 minutes of what the full Linux release has to offer. The FACEMINER demo is takes place in a time when people were optimistic about technology in the '90s. It's not just about having fun; it's also about managing a complex setup where you build a system for processing biometric data. Think of it as starting from zero and working your way up to creating a huge network. Due to collect a huge amount of data about people's facial features. You'll be in charge of upgrading your equipment and systems. While managing a storage facility, and even getting involved in some sketchy deals to offset carbon emissions. All of this is wrapped up in an old-school corporate software setting. Which also adds a unique twist to your tasks.

FACEMINER - Demo Launch Trailer

The challenge here isn't just about building and expanding your setup. You also have to handle the pressures of working within a company and dealing with competitive market forces. Your goal is to become a top player in the industry of facial data. All while improving your skills from basic data sorting to full scale automation. The FACEMINER game demo pushes you into scenarios where you have to manage crises. Such as running out of storage or dealing with server issues. All while keeping an eye on the broader impact of your actions, like global warming. These elements make each decision vital as you aim to avoid a game ending disaster. Moving up in your career means learning and mastering faster ways to process and sell this data. It's a tough world where every choice can have big outcomes. Alex Taylor, the studio lead, explains that the project started as a research project focused on the environmental toll of massive cloud computing setups. The FACEMINER demo uses the concept of rapid growth to demonstrate how competitive and expansive this field can be. While showing the huge scale and high stakes involved in modern data handling and AI training. So, if you're apt to a management sim that challenges you to think. Including your outlook on technology, data, and environmental issues all at once, the FACEMINER demo would be be worth a look. It's not just about playing; it's about taking on and managing a complex, high stakes settings. Available to play on both Steam and itch. The full release is due in Q4 2024 on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

[jenroses]

A lot of it can! I built a stupidly overpowered computer given that the game I played the most in the first month or two was Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri from 1999. Windows 11 actually does better with SMAC than Windows 10 did, it's only crashed once! I can also run Creative Suite CS2 which I OWN on this system. Photoshop from 2004 doesn't quite know what to do with multithreading but it's actually still really fast and the 64 gigs of RAM doesn't hurt. At the moment I have NMS running in the background while I have a gadzillion firefox tabs open and I could easily watch a video like this and be fine. One of the upsides of holding on to old software is that where it can take advantage of the new hardware, it really does run very well and you get actually uplift. The issue is that a lot of people lost the thread of Intel's naming scheme and haven't upgraded their computer or they bought something with stupidly little RAM (16g is probably okay but 32 g is what most gamers will be happier with and I bought a little word processing toaster of a netbook in 2020-ish or 2021 which had FOUR gigs of RAM but there was a huge tech shortage at the time and it can do what i needed it to do (run Scrivener) just fine. It cannot handle a lot of tabs open and still do, you know, the operating system. 8 gigs is Sluggish because of Windows bloat.

And yes, I have a fervent desire for two things in programming:

That programmers optimize their programs to run on a wide variety of systems with reasonable speeds

That programmers enable their programs to use things like multithreading and large amounts of available RAM *if there is excess capacity readily available* to speed necessary functions that take significant time. Like, oh, loading screens and transitions shouldn't take much time at all on my system but the cpu is sitting there at like 4% utilization while the framerate drops to 30fps on a LOADING screen because they just had to animate a gadzillion star systems through the gpu alone (looking at you NMS.)

What I mean by that is that, for example, in the gaming sector, there are a lot of companies who are like "How much eye candy can we stuff in here to meet our arbitrary (stupidly low) framerate goal" and most of the "eye candy" is stuff most observers wouldn't know or recognize from a hole in the ground. Yes, I'm talking about Starfield. I didn't understand why they'd accept a framerate of 30fps on console until I discovered they'd artificially locked both Skyrim and Fallout 4 ON THE PC to like 30 or 40 fps. And then tied the physics to framerate, completely unnecessarily (as in you can change this behavior with like two or three ini edits.) Then there's games like Baldur's Gate which was done thoughtfully and can run on a huge range of hardware. I had to return one Civilization game because they hadn't accounted for an aging fanbase and high resolution monitors and I flat out couldn't read the tiny text to play the game.

But yeah, we have this neverending leapfrogging bloat that goes on, where users try to upgrade to get things to work better and companies decide to fill in the new overhead with data mining background tasks and "user experience optimizations" that are a ridiculous rat race that in no way enhances the user experience.

Anyway, I'm not opposed to upgrades but like, do them sensibly and if you can, learn to build your own stuff so that you aren't beholden to the anticonsumer tactics most major computer system integrators (dell, etc.) use to get as much of your money as possible while giving you the least in exchange.

we should globally ban the introduction of more powerful computer hardware for 10-20 years, not as an AI safety thing (though we could frame it as that), but to force programmers to optimize their shit better

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] Exploring the nexus between India’s National Sports Policy 2024 and National Education Policy 2020 (PC: File Photo) Mahit Anand The new National Sports Policy 2024 (NSP) represents an ambitious roadmap to transform the sporting landscape in India. The policy’s vision of “Sports for Nation Building to Harness the Power of Sports for Nation’s Holistic Development in Amrit Kaal” is timely, necessary and well-positioned. Building on past policies and lessons learned from recent international competitions, the NSP is crafted to address multiple dimensions of sports development, including the strengthening of governance and institutional frameworks; talent identification and development of systems; enhancing sports infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to all aspiring athletes; creation of athlete-centric support systems; promoting social development and inclusion through sports; encouraging public-private partnerships and revamping funding mechanisms; administrative reform; and embedding physical literacy into the education system. Structured around the five key pillars — (i) Nation’s Excellence on the Global Stage (ii) Sports for Economic Development (iii) Sports for Social Development (iv) Sports: A People’s Movement (v) Alignment between the NSP and the National Educational Policy, 2020 (NEP) — the draft policy presents a forward-thinking and comprehensive vision for transforming the sporting landscape. While the NSP establishes a robust preliminary framework and offers a structured, inclusive and ambitious roadmap to leverage sports as a medium to build the nation, the initiatives under each pillar may require additional focus and targeted suggestions to fully realise its transformative potential. In this series, we will share our insights on how the NSP can better achieve its strategic goals and enhance its impact on India’s sporting ecosystem. Alignment between the NSP and the NEP In a transformative approach towards youth development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sought to align the NSP with the NEP. By doing so, the NSP advocates for integrating sports into the core of educational institutions, with the aim of cultivating physically, mentally, and socially empowered citizens. The alignment of these policies signals India’s recognition of the role sports can play in shaping a balanced, skilled, and health-conscious society. The NSP calls for the formulation of a framework for active engagement of sports groups and circles in educational institutions by establishing partnerships with local sports organisations and creating structured programmes that encourage participation and talent development within the educational settings. While a novel idea, the NSP should make daily physical education classes, including team-based sports, a mandatory, graded part of the curriculum across primary, secondary, and higher education levels, as emphasised in the NEP’s multidisciplinary approach. This will ensure development of collaboration, self-discipline and cognitive skills amongst the students, while fostering lifelong healthy habits. Further, there must be creation of modules that blend sports with other subjects (eg. physics in sports, sports history and sports physiology), encouraging students to explore sports through a multidisciplinary lens. For example, using disciplines like cricket or athletics to teach the physics of motion can make these scientific concepts more tangible and interesting, leading to engaging and practical learning experiences. Building Infrastructure and Community Engagement The NSP promotes the establishment of partnerships and active engagement with local sports organisations. One of the ways this can be achieved is by drawing a nexus between educational institutions and local sports education centres to create structured and comprehensive programmes that promote widespread student involvement and participation and talent development. Development of sports facilities in schools

and universities should also be undertaken to serve surrounding communities, ensuring that high quality infrastructure benefits both students and community members. This will lead to increased student engagement and talent identification. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here GameChanger Law Advisors (PC: File) Facility upgrades can be undertaken by pooling resources from both education and sports budgets to upgrade existing sports facilities, ensuring that all schools have access to basic infrastructure as well as access to government grants for special equipment needs. The NSP requires liaising with stakeholders to address the resource and infrastructure needs, ensuring that individuals have access to sports facilities, playgrounds etc., with adequate manpower. This will help in increasing the accessibility to sports facilities, increased participation in sports and ensure long-term sustainability of physical education schemes. Nurturing Talent and Flexible Educational Pathways The NSP should consider implementation of scouting initiatives in schools to spot emerging talent. There should be a focus on linking the NSP’s athlete database to educational institutions, creating avenues for young athletes to access scholarships, mentorships, and focused training. Establishment of regional talent development centres affiliated with local schools will enable promising young athletes to simultaneously pursue sports training and academics. Additionally, the NSP should advocate for flexible schedules for student-athletes, which will allow them to balance their sports commitments with academic progress. To align with NEP’s flexibility in curricular design, introduction of a credit system — where students can earn academic credits for physical education and sports achievements — will help in strengthening the nexus between NSP and NEP. Comprehensive Monitoring and Stakeholder Engagement The NSP encourages increased participation from government bodies, educational institutions and sports organisations to achieve the objectives of NSP and creation of a sustainable framework for integrating sports into the educational landscape. While this is a move in the positive direction, a framework to evaluate the impact of integrated sports programmes, and ongoing monitoring and data collection involving establishment of a centralised tracking system for athletes’ performance and well-being (alongside regular impact assessments that measure physical, mental and academic outcomes) must be included in the policy. The integration of NSP and NEP is more than a policy initiative. It is a blueprint for building a balanced, healthy, and inclusive society. By bringing sports into the educational mainstream, the policies are poised to redefine the aspirations of young athletes, offering them the skills, discipline, and resilience needed in today’s competitive world. By embedding sports and physical activities into educational curriculum, institutions can foster holistic development amongst students, and can serve as vital talent feeders for competitive sports. The alignment of the NSP with the NEP reflects the nation’s commitment towards holistic education, emphasising the importance of physical wellness alongside intellectual growth. The writer is a Partner in GameChanger Law Advisors Thanks to Janhavi Kukreja, Associate, GameChanger Law Advisors, for her assistance in crafting this article Also Read: GameChanger Law Advisors Partners with RevSportz to Honor Indian Paralympians The post Bridging sports and education: Exploring the nexus between India’s National Sports Policy 2024 and National Education Policy 2020 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Exploring the nexus between India’s National Sports Policy 2024 and National Education Policy 2020 (PC: File Photo) Mahit Anand The new National Sports Policy 2024 (NSP) represents an ambitious roadmap to transform the sporting landscape in India. The policy’s vision of “Sports for Nation Building to Harness the Power of Sports for Nation’s Holistic Development in Amrit Kaal” is timely, necessary and well-positioned. Building on past policies and lessons learned from recent international competitions, the NSP is crafted to address multiple dimensions of sports development, including the strengthening of governance and institutional frameworks; talent identification and development of systems; enhancing sports infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to all aspiring athletes; creation of athlete-centric support systems; promoting social development and inclusion through sports; encouraging public-private partnerships and revamping funding mechanisms; administrative reform; and embedding physical literacy into the education system. Structured around the five key pillars — (i) Nation’s Excellence on the Global Stage (ii) Sports for Economic Development (iii) Sports for Social Development (iv) Sports: A People’s Movement (v) Alignment between the NSP and the National Educational Policy, 2020 (NEP) — the draft policy presents a forward-thinking and comprehensive vision for transforming the sporting landscape. While the NSP establishes a robust preliminary framework and offers a structured, inclusive and ambitious roadmap to leverage sports as a medium to build the nation, the initiatives under each pillar may require additional focus and targeted suggestions to fully realise its transformative potential. In this series, we will share our insights on how the NSP can better achieve its strategic goals and enhance its impact on India’s sporting ecosystem. Alignment between the NSP and the NEP In a transformative approach towards youth development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sought to align the NSP with the NEP. By doing so, the NSP advocates for integrating sports into the core of educational institutions, with the aim of cultivating physically, mentally, and socially empowered citizens. The alignment of these policies signals India’s recognition of the role sports can play in shaping a balanced, skilled, and health-conscious society. The NSP calls for the formulation of a framework for active engagement of sports groups and circles in educational institutions by establishing partnerships with local sports organisations and creating structured programmes that encourage participation and talent development within the educational settings. While a novel idea, the NSP should make daily physical education classes, including team-based sports, a mandatory, graded part of the curriculum across primary, secondary, and higher education levels, as emphasised in the NEP’s multidisciplinary approach. This will ensure development of collaboration, self-discipline and cognitive skills amongst the students, while fostering lifelong healthy habits. Further, there must be creation of modules that blend sports with other subjects (eg. physics in sports, sports history and sports physiology), encouraging students to explore sports through a multidisciplinary lens. For example, using disciplines like cricket or athletics to teach the physics of motion can make these scientific concepts more tangible and interesting, leading to engaging and practical learning experiences. Building Infrastructure and Community Engagement The NSP promotes the establishment of partnerships and active engagement with local sports organisations. One of the ways this can be achieved is by drawing a nexus between educational institutions and local sports education centres to create structured and comprehensive programmes that promote widespread student involvement and participation and talent development. Development of sports facilities in schools

and universities should also be undertaken to serve surrounding communities, ensuring that high quality infrastructure benefits both students and community members. This will lead to increased student engagement and talent identification. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here GameChanger Law Advisors (PC: File) Facility upgrades can be undertaken by pooling resources from both education and sports budgets to upgrade existing sports facilities, ensuring that all schools have access to basic infrastructure as well as access to government grants for special equipment needs. The NSP requires liaising with stakeholders to address the resource and infrastructure needs, ensuring that individuals have access to sports facilities, playgrounds etc., with adequate manpower. This will help in increasing the accessibility to sports facilities, increased participation in sports and ensure long-term sustainability of physical education schemes. Nurturing Talent and Flexible Educational Pathways The NSP should consider implementation of scouting initiatives in schools to spot emerging talent. There should be a focus on linking the NSP’s athlete database to educational institutions, creating avenues for young athletes to access scholarships, mentorships, and focused training. Establishment of regional talent development centres affiliated with local schools will enable promising young athletes to simultaneously pursue sports training and academics. Additionally, the NSP should advocate for flexible schedules for student-athletes, which will allow them to balance their sports commitments with academic progress. To align with NEP’s flexibility in curricular design, introduction of a credit system — where students can earn academic credits for physical education and sports achievements — will help in strengthening the nexus between NSP and NEP. Comprehensive Monitoring and Stakeholder Engagement The NSP encourages increased participation from government bodies, educational institutions and sports organisations to achieve the objectives of NSP and creation of a sustainable framework for integrating sports into the educational landscape. While this is a move in the positive direction, a framework to evaluate the impact of integrated sports programmes, and ongoing monitoring and data collection involving establishment of a centralised tracking system for athletes’ performance and well-being (alongside regular impact assessments that measure physical, mental and academic outcomes) must be included in the policy. The integration of NSP and NEP is more than a policy initiative. It is a blueprint for building a balanced, healthy, and inclusive society. By bringing sports into the educational mainstream, the policies are poised to redefine the aspirations of young athletes, offering them the skills, discipline, and resilience needed in today’s competitive world. By embedding sports and physical activities into educational curriculum, institutions can foster holistic development amongst students, and can serve as vital talent feeders for competitive sports. The alignment of the NSP with the NEP reflects the nation’s commitment towards holistic education, emphasising the importance of physical wellness alongside intellectual growth. The writer is a Partner in GameChanger Law Advisors Thanks to Janhavi Kukreja, Associate, GameChanger Law Advisors, for her assistance in crafting this article Also Read: GameChanger Law Advisors Partners with RevSportz to Honor Indian Paralympians The post Bridging sports and education: Exploring the nexus between India’s National Sports Policy 2024 and National Education Policy 2020 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[digisequel01]

Best Computer Courses in Laxmi Nagar With Practical Training

In today’s digital world, computers are more than just machines; they are indispensable tools that power our lives. Whether you're a student eager to carve out your career or a professional looking to upgrade your skills, understanding the realm of computer technology can open doors to endless opportunities. Laxmi Nagar is emerging as a hub for quality education, particularly in computer courses that offer practical training. With so many options available, how do you choose the best path for yourself? Let’s explore what it means to dive into the world of computer courses in Laxmi Nagar and discover what makes this vibrant area ideal for aspiring tech enthusiasts.

What is a Computer? Types of Computers

A computer is an electronic device that processes data and performs a variety of tasks based on the instructions given to it. It can store, retrieve, and manipulate information, making it essential in virtually every field today. There are several types of computers designed for different purposes. Personal computers (PCs) are commonly used at home or office, allowing users to perform everyday tasks like browsing the internet or creating documents. Laptops offer portability without sacrificing performance, ideal for students and professionals on the go. For more specialized functions, we have servers that manage network resources and mainframes capable of handling vast amounts of data for large organizations. Embedded systems control devices like microwaves or cars. Each type serves its purpose but shares a common goal: enhancing productivity through technology.

Job opportunities for computer courses after 12th science

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[morlock-holmes]

Yeah, nobody in this thread has quite gotten to the actual problem I feel here as a GM:

First of all, if it feels like the players are making you do all the bookkeeping then I have a phrase I want you to learn whenever a player triggers a power:

"Oh yeah, you do have that. Remind me how that works again?"

That's genuinely all it takes I find.

I mean, what are they going to say, "No, I'm not checking the rulebook, you do it?"

I'm not memorizing all of the PCs powers before the game starts, I'm up front about that. And if a PC forgets they have a certain power...

Kind of so what?

This is my bigger issue with this whole long thread, which is that RPGs don't have a set opposition so system mastery kind of doesn't matter.

Like, I don't know much about chess, anybody who has studied it will spank me.

But take that excellent chess player and play a game where I have the full compliment of pieces and he has nothing but two pawns and a king, and suddenly my chances of getting checkmate are a lot higher.

Maybe a level 3 party that has read through all the rules and optimized their powers would already be taking down the lich Lord and building a kingdom but this party doesn't know the rules that well and struggle with five Orcs.

So? You, as the GM, are the one deciding whether or not the party is fighting the Lich Lord or Bob the Orc and his three friends.

The *actual* problem for the GM, in my opinion, is that the more variation there is in character effectiveness, the more difficult it is to calibrate encounters to the difficulty that you expect them to have, and the more variation there might be *between players*.

If one first level character, who chose the right class and really optimized can demolish a whole enemy party, and another, who just chose the first thing that looked cool and didn't put a lot of thought into it struggles with one enemy, you're going to have a certain level of dissatisfaction from the latter player and it is going to be difficult to think about what kind of challenges the party as a whole can and cannot easily conquer.

Some games have very narrow bands of character competence and some have extremely wide bands; games in the latter category can be really hard to GM, especially if you're dealing with players who have very different goals about how much effort they want to put into character optimization.

I think an important part of the "D&D is easy to learn" argument is that a lot of those people don't actually know how to play D&D. They know they need to roll a d20 and add some numbers and sometimes they need to roll another type of die for damage. A part of it is the culture of basically fucking around and letting the GM sort it out. Players don't actually feel the need to learn the rules.

Now I don't think the above actually counts as knowing the rules. D&D is a relatively crunchy game that actually rewards system mastery and actually learning how to play D&D well, as in to make mechanically informed tactical decisions and utilizing the mechanics to your advantage, is actually a skill that needs to be learned and cultivated. None of that is to say that you need to be a perfectly tuned CharOp machine to know how to play D&D. But to actually start to make the sorts of decisions D&D as a game rewards you kind of need to know the rules.

And like, a lot of people don't seem to know the rules. They know how to play D&D in the most abstract sense of knowing that they need to say things and sometimes the person scowling at them from behind the screen will ask them to roll a die. But that's hardly engaging with the mechanics of the game, like the actual game part.

And to paraphrase @prokopetz this also contributes to the impression that other games are hard to learn: because a lot of other games don't have the same culture of play of D&D so like instead of letting new players coast by with a shallow understanding of the rules and letting the GM do all the work, they ask players to start making mechanically informed decisions right away. Sure, it can suck for onboarding, but learning from your mistakes can often be a great way to learn.

[tumblerhearamber]

The Ultimate guide to Latest Technology

Introduction 

Technology is the reproducible application of knowledge to practical objectives. Tools, machines, software, and systems are all examples of products that can be referred to as technology. In the fields of science, engineering, and everyday life, technology plays a crucial role. Society, culture, the economy, and the environment have all undergone significant shifts as a result of technological advancements. What technology is, what kinds of technology there are, how to use technology responsibly and effectively, and the advantages and disadvantages of technology will all be discussed in this article.

What is technology?

Technology is defined as "a method of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge" by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. “The application of scientific knowledge to the practical goals of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment” is another definition of Technology is both a process and a product at the same time. Technology is the tangible or intangible creations made by humans with their skills and knowledge as a product. Technology is the methodical application of knowledge to achieve practical goals.

The information source: Natural sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology, social sciences like psychology, sociology, and economics, and humanities like philosophy, art, and literature can all contribute to technology.

The degree of difficulty: Innovation can go from straightforward (like a stone device) to complex (like a PC).

The level of originality: Technology can be either incremental or radical, such as a new invention that alters the status quo or an improved version of an existing product.

The function and purpose: Technology can be either useful (like a nail-driving hammer) or expressive (like a painting that expresses feelings).

The effects and repercussions: Individuals, groups, organizations, societies, and ecosystems can all benefit or suffer from the effects of technology.

What are some emerging technologies?

In the coming years, some emerging technologies—whether new or existing—have the potential to alter the world. The following are some of the top ten emerging technologies for 2021, as identified by the World Economic Forum 

Crops that self-fertilize: These are plants that are able to produce their own nitrogen fertilizer from the air. This makes it less necessary to use synthetic fertilizers, improves the health of the soil, and increases crop yields 1.

Drug manufacturing on demand: Utilizing digital blueprints and chemical reactors, this technology can produce customized drugs on demand, reducing waste, cost, and supply chain issues 1.

Diagnostics using breath sensors: Using non-invasive and portable devices, this technology can analyze the chemical composition of human breath to diagnose a variety of diseases, including COVID-19, diabetes, and cancer.

Built with 3D printing: Using robotic arms and nozzles that deposit layers of concrete, plastic, or other materials, this technology can build houses faster, for less money, and with less impact on the environment1.

These are just a few examples of the new technologies that are currently available. Energy technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, space technology, and a variety of other emerging technologies are among the many others. You can learn more about these and other emerging technologies from a variety of websites, blogs, courses, podcasts, videos, books, and other sources.

What are some ethical issues related to emerging technologies?

Security and privacy: Personal and sensitive data, such as biometric, genetic, or behavioral data, can be collected, processed, and manipulated in large quantities by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or nanotechnology. This can put individuals' and groups' privacy, security, and sovereignty, as well as the stability of nations, in jeopardy. The technology behind facial recognition, for instance, can be utilized for discrimination, profiling, and surveillance. The technology of gene editing can be used to enhance, modify, or weaponize living organisms 2. It is possible to use nanotechnology for espionage, sabotage, or warfare 3.

Responsibility and accountability: Complex and autonomous systems that can act and interact with humans and other systems can be created by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or nanotechnology. This may prompt inquiries regarding the moral and legal status of these technologies as well as the accountability and responsibility of their creators, users, and 

[dorematrix1]

Unity Game Development: Crafting Interactive Experiences

Introduction

Unity, a versatile and powerful game development engine, has revolutionized the world of game creation. Its user-friendly interface, comprehensive toolset, and robust support community make it an ideal choice for both budding developers and seasoned professionals. In this article, we'll delve into the essentials of Unity game development, exploring its features, advantages, and how to get started on your own game development journey.

The Power of Unity

Unity Technologies launched Unity in 2005, aiming to democratize game development and make it accessible to all. Since then, Unity has become one of the most popular game engines globally, powering a wide array of games, from indie hits to AAA titles. Here are some of the reasons why Unity stands out:

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Unity allows developers to build games for multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, mobile devices, and even virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems. This cross-platform support is a significant advantage for reaching a broad audience.

User-Friendly Interface: Unity's intuitive interface enables developers to focus on creativity rather than getting bogged down by technical complexities. The drag-and-drop functionality, combined with a powerful scripting environment, makes it accessible for beginners while offering depth for advanced users.

Asset Store: Unity's Asset Store is a treasure trove of resources, including pre-made assets, scripts, and plugins. This marketplace allows developers to save time and effort by leveraging existing assets, accelerating the development process.

Comprehensive Documentation and Community Support: Unity boasts extensive documentation, tutorials, and a vibrant community of developers. Whether you're facing a technical challenge or seeking inspiration, the community is always ready to help.

Getting Started with Unity Game Development

Embarking on your Unity game development journey involves several key steps:

Download and Install Unity: Start by downloading the Unity Hub, which manages your Unity installations and projects. The Unity Hub allows you to install different versions of Unity and switch between them seamlessly.

Learn the Basics: Familiarize yourself with the Unity interface. Key components include the Scene view (where you build your game world), the Game view (where you test your game), and the Inspector (where you modify properties of game objects).

Create a New Project: Open Unity Hub, click on the "New" button, and choose a template. Unity offers various templates, such as 2D, 3D, and VR, to suit different types of games.

Understand Game Objects and Components: In Unity, everything in your game is a GameObject. GameObjects can have various components attached to them, such as transforms, colliders, and scripts, which define their behavior and properties.

Learn C# Scripting: Unity uses C# as its primary scripting language. Learning C# is crucial for adding interactivity and functionality to your game. Unity's official tutorials and community resources are excellent starting points.

Experiment and Iterate: Game development is an iterative process. Experiment with different ideas, test your game frequently, and be prepared to make changes based on feedback and testing.

Tips for Successful Unity Game Development

Plan Your Game: Before diving into development, plan your game's concept, mechanics, and goals. A clear vision will guide your development process and keep you focused.

Start Small: Begin with small, manageable projects. Completing smaller games builds your confidence and helps you learn the intricacies of Unity without feeling overwhelmed.

Utilize the Asset Store: Leverage the Unity Asset Store to speed up development. Use pre-made assets and tools, but ensure they fit your game's style and requirements.

Engage with the Community: Participate in forums, join Unity groups, and attend game development events. Networking with other developers can provide valuable insights and inspiration.

Test and Iterate: Regularly test your game on different devices and seek feedback from others. Iterative testing helps identify and fix issues early, resulting in a polished final product.

Conclusion

Unity game development offers a gateway to bringing your creative visions to life. With its powerful features, supportive community, and extensive resources, Unity empowers developers to craft immersive and interactive experiences. Whether you're aiming to create a simple mobile game or a complex VR simulation, Unity provides the tools and support to make your game development journey a success. So, download Unity, start learning, and embark on the exciting adventure of game creation.

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They Plugged GPT-4 Into Minecraft—and Unearthed New Potential for AI

The technology that underpins ChatGPT has the potential to do much more than just talk. Linxi “Jim” Fan, an AI researcher at the chipmaker Nvidia, worked with some colleagues to devise a way to set the powerful language model GPT-4—the “brains” behind ChatGPT and a growing number of other apps and services—loose inside the blocky video game Minecraft.

The Nvidia team, which included Anima Anandkumar, the company’s director of machine learning and a professor at Caltech, created a Minecraft bot called Voyager that uses GPT-4 to solve problems inside the game. The language model generates objectives that help the agent explore the game, and code that improves the bot’s skill at the game over time. 

Voyager doesn’t play the game like a person, but it can read the state of the game directly, via an API. It might see a fishing rod in its inventory and a river nearby, for instance, and use GPT-4 to suggest the goal of doing some fishing to gain experience. It will then use this goal to have GPT-4 generate the code needed to have the character achieve it. 

Courtesy of NVIDIA

The most novel part of the project is the code that GPT-4 generates to add behaviors to Voyager. If the code initially suggested doesn’t run perfectly, Voyager will try to refine it using error messages, feedback from the game, and a description of the code generated by GPT-4. 

Over time, Voyager builds a library of code in order to learn to make increasingly complex things and explore more of the game. A chart created by the researchers shows how capable it is compared to other Minecraft agents. Voyager obtains more than three times as many items; explores more than twice as far; and builds tools 15 times more quickly than other AI agents. Fan says the approach may be improved in the future with the addition of a way for the system to incorporate visual information from the game.

While chatbots like ChatGPT have wowed the world with their eloquence and apparent knowledge—even if they often make things up—Voyager shows the huge potential for language models to perform helpful actions on computers. Using language models in this way could perhaps automate many routine office tasks, potentially one of the technology’s biggest economic impacts. 

Courtesy of NVIDIA

The process that Voyager uses with GPT-4 to figure out how to do things in Minecraft might be adapted for a software assistant that works out how to automate tasks via the operating system on a PC or phone. OpenAI, the startup that created ChatGPT, has added “plugins” to the bot that allow it to interact with online services such as grocery delivery app Instacart. Microsoft, which owns Minecraft, is also training AI programs to play it, and the company recently announced Windows 11 Copilot, an operating system feature that will use machine learning and APIs to automate certain tasks. It may be a good idea to experiment with this kind of technology inside a game like Minecraft, where flawed code can do relatively little harm.

Video games have long been a test bed for AI algorithms, of course. AlphaGo, the machine learning program that mastered the extremely subtle board game Go back in 2016, cut its teeth by playing simple Atari video games. AlphaGo used a technique called reinforcement learning, which trains an algorithm to play a game by giving it positive and negative feedback, for example from the score inside a game. 

It is more difficult for this method to guide an agent in an open-ended game such as Minecraft, where there is no score or set of objectives and where a player’s actions may not pay off until much later. Whether or not you believe we should be preparing to contain the existential threat from AI right now, Minecraft seems like an excellent playground for the technology.

[mbenzgramcam]

MbenzGram: Camshafts What are They and What Do They are doing?

You might presently recognize that the camshaft is one of the integral parts of a vehicle’s motor. But what precisely will it do? How can it work within an motor, and what are its particular features? In what strategies does it impact the general performance within your motor?

When you need to interchange the camshaft of the engine, how must you go over it? What are the significant things to remember when picking the right camshaft in your motor? What variables really should you take into consideration?

Several auto house owners may possibly truly feel far more than a small perplexed when faced with these concerns. Having said that, being aware of the answers to your above inquiries is important for choosing the correct camshaft to your motor vehicle.

This submit addresses the essentials of a camshaft that all motorists will need to learn. We'll often draw on worthwhile insights from industry experts at MbenzGram, also called MBGRAM, a world brand specializing in vehicle effectiveness parts whose crew of authorities share a enthusiasm for racing and motorsports.

Camshaft: What It truly is and exactly how Will it Work?

The camshaft controls the engine valves’ opening and shutting; given that the MbenzGram professionals put it, the component is usually regarded the “brain of your engine.” A camshaft works by changing rotational motion into linear or reciprocating movement then transfers this motion, generated through the cams, by various parts of the valve educate to regulate the operations from the ingestion and exhaust valves.

Mounted within the ‘top end’ of the engine (proper above the piston within the cylinder head), the camshaft works the poppet valves observed inside the pumps, the inner combustion engines, along with other relevant mechanisms. As soon as the motor begins operating, the cams around the camshaft turn or rotate at 50 % the velocity on the crankshaft. For the duration of each and every cylinder’s power/exhaust and intake/compression strokes, cam lobes to the camshaft work to correctly open and close the intake/exhaust valves.

The amount of gasoline that passes into each cylinder all through intake is decided because of the cam ‘lift’ (the situation of the camshaft relative to your piston, measured in many an inch) and cam ‘duration’ (some time a valve stays open up, expressed in levels of cam rotation). In line with gurus at MbenzGram, elevate and length of your camshaft with each other enjoy a significant part in engine overall performance and ability output qualities which include idle high quality, torque, horsepower, equilibrium, fuel economic system, oil intake, emissions, and so on.

The MbenzGram team, who closely follows the market, also remarks that improvements in pc technology have intended that today’s camshafts are made and made with serious degrees of precision and class. For example, cars equipped with a twin Overhead Camshaft or DOHC engines can generate better electric power when compared to just one Overhead Camshaft or SOHC engines. This is often because the former uses much larger valves that keep open up for for a longer time than their counterparts discovered on SOHC engines.

Picking the correct Camshaft on your Car

Selecting a camshaft to get a distinct kind of engine construct is really a critical selection, and you also want to take into account quite a few things before you decide to get your element, the MbenzGram team contends. One of the most basic of those components is, naturally, the motor application.

Basically, what would you desire to build your engine for? Road general performance? Towing? Everyday driving? Drag racing? Street/strip? Such as, if the goal is usually to maximize the engine’s horsepower, you should choose a camshaft with greater lift and duration.

On the flip side, if superior fuel economic climate is what you are searching for, you’ll need a camshaft with considerably less raise and period.

Ahead of choosing your camshaft, you need to also look at the gearing and transmission (computerized, adhere, final generate ratio, close-ratio, or wide-ratio transmission gearing) as distinctive forms of transmission and drivetrain call for camshafts of different requirements.

Considering the fact that the camshaft determines an engine’s torque curves and horsepower, it needs to match not only the specified application but also the other parts and elements that go to the cylinder heads, the valvetrain, the induction procedure, and also the compression ratio.

At the same time, MbenzGram professionals remind us the sort of gas a person takes advantage of for his or her vehicle is another element that 1 desires to consider before selecting their camshaft. Autos making use of high-octane gasoline, one example is, have to have a unique cam than all those utilizing regular gasoline.

Eventually, look at the amount of you might be ready to spend on the new cam and valvetrain. Would you want to accept a funds construct? A flat tappet cam with hydraulic or solid lifters will suffice on this scenario. Or do you think you're during the mood to splurge and select expensive roller cams as well as like?

Selecting the proper camshaft is not the least difficult of responsibilities, and also you need to have to factor in a good deal of points. However, the trouble is definitely worth the difficulty since your car will operate effortlessly with the ideal camshaft, and also your cam as well as other linked parts can even final for a longer period.

Installation of your Cam and Changing your Camshaft Timing

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Nevertheless, as MbenzGram authorities place it, deciding on the appropriate cam is just element from the procedure. The moment you have got your cam delivered on your door, it is time for you to put in it properly and alter your camshaft timing.

Set up on the cam is comparatively straightforward. Even so, you should even now choose time and energy to examine many of the guidance carefully if you want to prevent any destruction in your engine. Frequently, all you will need to do all through set up should be to take away the rockers arm as well as the timing chain or belt, get out the outdated camshaft, in shape your new camshaft into put, after which reinstall the rockers arm and timing chain or belt, and voila! You’re accomplished!

MBGRAM specialists remind us that a great deal of individuals forget about to regulate the timing of their camshaft for the duration of the set up. After you’ve removed the timing belt or chain, rotate your camshaft to discover the timing mark printed on the camshaft pulley. Future would be to find the TDC or Best Lifeless Middle of your motor. After you’ve discovered both of these marks, rotate your camshaft right up until the TDC mark over the block is lined up together with the timing mark located over the cam equipment.

MbenzGram gurus emphasize the point that effectively altering the timing of your camshaft is important for obtaining the very best effectiveness from the motor and for preventing any problems to your engine parts.

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MbenzGram, or MBGRAM, is often a world brand specializing in aftermarket automobile alternative and performance parts. In business because 2013, the MBGRAM online keep shares an extensive number of overall performance parts within the greatest brands and distributors while in the business. On top of that, the MBGRAM team is passionately concerned in motorsports and racing and is also a reliable partner to auto lovers and professional racing teams from the world over.

For more info on MbenzGram, their shares, and whatever they do, pay a visit to the MBGRAM official internet site at https://mbenzgram.com/. Also, really don't ignore to take a look at the posts posted by MBGRAM specialists over the brand’s focused web site on Market.com.

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Introducing Cobalt

FreeDOS is a free and open-source operating system that has been around for over 20 years, designed to mimic MS-DOS and run DOS applications. It’s a fantastic project, but I want to try my own take: Cobalt.

Cobalt is a lightweight operating system I’m working on, based on FreeDOS. To use Linux terminology, it’s a ‘distribution’ of FreeDOS — the kernel, command line, applications, and drivers all come from the FreeDOS project (or at the very least, FreeDOS mirrors). Since it’s so close to FreeDOS, it also runs DOS games and applications (like DOOM, Microsoft Word 5.5, and Oregon Trail Deluxe).

The main difference right now is that FreeDOS has many different versions, some of which allow people to choose which packages they want during installation, while Cobalt has one single version with a fixed set of packages. My initial goal is to include the base drivers and utilities that covers the common bases, as well as a more friendly setup and interface. Going back to Linux analogies, FreeDOS is sort of like Debian or Arch Linux, while I’m trying to make something closer to Ubuntu or Elementary OS.

Cobalt also has a completely custom installer, which takes you from a blank PC or virtual machine to a working installation in just a few clicks. The FreeDOS installer was a bit overwhelming when I first tried it years ago, and even though FreeDOS 1.3 is a massive improvement in this area, I still want to see if I can make something that balances simplicity with helpful features.

The current Cobalt package includes FreeDOS Kernel Build 2040 (the same included in FreeDOS 1.1), FreeCom 0.85a for the command line, Jemm for memory management, CuteMouse for mouse support, UDVD2 for CD/DVD drive support, and other basic drivers and utilities. It also boots into DOS Navigator at startup, which gives you a text-mode graphical interface for viewing files, but I might replace that with another shell in the future.

Most of my work on Cobalt so far has been creating the build infrastructure. Cobalt installation images are generated by a bash script, which pulls the latest-available packages from the FreeDOS project and creates a CD image ready for a VM or real PC. Since the script doesn’t require any interaction and can run on any Linux host, I’m using GitHub Actions to generate “nightly” releases automatically each week. Nightly builds can be used to test the latest FreeDOS packages and Cobalt changes before a full release is ready — something FreeDOS doesn’t currently offer.

Cobalt is still far from being ready for most people to use, though. The installer can’t boot from USB or handle multiple fixed drives yet, and there’s no option yet to install Cobalt on a drive while keeping files/folders. There are also a few more drivers and utilities that would be nice to have, which still need to be tested.

There are also a few features I hope to add soon. Making Cobalt available with multiple options for the DOS kernel (FreeDOS, MS-DOS, DR-DOS, etc.) would be helpful for some situations, like how Ubuntu Linux is available in multiple “flavors” that have different desktop environments. I also want to add built-in configurations for networking in VirtualBox and other popular VMs, which would allow file transfers and basic web browsing.

If the name Cobalt sounds familiar, it’s because it’s actually a reboot of an earlier project with the same name and similar goals. Three releases were made in 2016, then I stopped working on it and developer Ercan Ersoy took over the project. The original Cobalt was a jumbled up mess of proprietary and open-source code, which is why the new Cobalt is almost entirely a clean slate.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out cobaltdos.com and the GitHub repository. There’s also a channel for Cobalt in the Discord server for my software projects.