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SearXNG search engine rewritten in Rust; C-Kermit sees first release in 15 years

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A new version of the SearXNG search engine has been released, rewritten in the Rust programming language. This marks a significant update for the privacy-focused search tool. Additionally, C-Kermit, a communication software, has seen its first release in 15 years, celebrating the project's 45th anniversary. AI

IMPACT These are software updates for search and communication tools, with no direct impact on AI operations.

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SearXNG search engine rewritten in Rust; C-Kermit sees first release in 15 years

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    SearXNG in Rust Article URL: https:// github.com/MikeLuu99/searxng-r ust Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9158141 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 h

    SearXNG in Rust Article URL: https:// github.com/MikeLuu99/searxng-r ust Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9158141 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https:// github.com/MikeLuu99/searxng-r ust # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Ap…

    LINKS github.com/…/searxng-rust
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Celebrating 45 Years of Kermit with the First New C-Kermit Release in 15 Years Article URL: https:// changelog.complete.org/archive s/44456-celebrating-45-years

    Celebrating 45 Years of Kermit with the First New C-Kermit Release in 15 Years Article URL: https:// changelog.complete.org/archive s/44456-celebrating-45-years-of-kermit-with-the-first-new-c-kermit-release-in-15-years-and-working-with-a-decades-old-c-codebase Comments URL: https…

    LINKS changelog.complete.org/…/44456-celebratin…

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