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AI Companies Are Destroying Every Old Book and Shedding Gutenberg Bibles and…Pump the Brakes, People

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Jul 30, 2026

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Every since AI company's destructive scanning initiatives were reported, there has been endless wailing and gnashing of teeth over it, mostly from bibliophiles who bemoan the destruction of rare tomes. My social media feeds have blown up with screeching about how the fruit of human knowledge is being tossed into the AI incinerator, countless generations will be deprived of these priceless tomes, soon libraries will be empty, etc. Let's take a deep breath.

AI Companies Are Destroying Every Old Book and Shedding Gutenberg Bibles and…Pump the Brakes, People

The Copytrack Scam: “Suspicion of Unauthorised Image Use”

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Jul 29, 2026

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Should you send thousands of Euros to Copytrack when they contact you about unauthorized image use? In a word: nein.

The Copytrack Scam: “Suspicion of Unauthorised Image Use”

Let’s Try Tribblix, the Solaris-Derived x86-64 Operating System

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Jul 28, 2026

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Tribblix is a Solaris-derived operating system distribution that draws from OpenSolaris, OpenIndiana, and illumos. It's a different world than Linux or the BSDs. Let's take a look.

Let’s Try Tribblix, the Solaris-Derived x86-64 Operating System

The Economics of AI and Why Cost-Conscious Companies Hate It

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Jul 26, 2026

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Let's look at why AI adoption has been very slow in several different Fortune 500 companies. The main reason is that it adds cost rather than reduces it, which is the opposite of what's supposed to happen.

The Economics of AI and Why Cost-Conscious Companies Hate It

What Will Be the Sixth Epoch of Computing?

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Jul 25, 2026

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Since the 80s, like clockwork, there's a new big trend in IT every decade. What will the trend of the 2030s be?

What Will Be the Sixth Epoch of Computing?

The Contagious Interview: The Slimeyness of LinkedIn is Truly Becoming Next Level

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Jul 24, 2026

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I was chatting with my eldest daughter, a software dev, last night and we got on the topic of LinkedIn recruiters. Some of the tactics used by these people are familiar to anyone who's been looking for a job. But now there's a new risk.

The Contagious Interview: The Slimeyness of LinkedIn is Truly Becoming Next Level

Is LowEndBox Written by AI? No!

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Jul 23, 2026

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I was chatting yesterday with an acquaintance and mentioned that I work on a popular hosting blog. He asked: "do you really write anymore? Or is all just feeding prompts to AI?" It's a fair question.

Is LowEndBox Written by AI? No!

Why Oracle’s Trouble in Wisconsin Is a Big Deal

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Jul 22, 2026

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Like you, I saw a news article last week about Oracle something something Wisconsin something something billions of dollars and moved on to the next headline. OK, so a regulator is mad at Oracle because the locals are mad about datacenters jacking up their electricity rates. Yet another story in a long line of such stories, and eventually either the people (long shot) or the lobbyists (where I'd put my money) will win. But this story is much more significant.

Why Oracle’s Trouble in Wisconsin Is a Big Deal

Deep Lore on the Tabletop Roleplaying Game You May Own Without Knowing It: Cyberpunk 2020

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Jul 20, 2026

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If you bought Cyberpunk 2077, you got a digital bonus you may have not collected: a PDF version of the tabletop roleplaying game Cyberpunk 2020.

Deep Lore on the Tabletop Roleplaying Game You May Own Without Knowing It: Cyberpunk 2020

END OF AN ERA: Luxvps Closes Its Special Offer Category on July 31, 2026!

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Jul 19, 2026

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Luxvps recently contacted us to alert our readers that they are retiring their special offers category! Even their regular prices are a steal but this category features the deepest discounts and the best prices. Act now to get in on the remaining deals before July 31!

END OF AN ERA: Luxvps Closes Its Special Offer Category on July 31, 2026!

The Kind of Bill I’ve NEVER Gotten From a LowEnd Provider

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Jul 17, 2026

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Image if you created an S3 bucket on Amazon Web Services a few years ago and stuck a couple files in it. Months roll by and you're accustomed to getting a bill for a few cents each time. Then one day you wake up and your bill is $2.5 billion dollars.

The Kind of Bill I’ve NEVER Gotten From a LowEnd Provider

What if Your Provider’s Storage Gets Corrupted?

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Jul 16, 2026

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Yesterday on LowEndTalk, member @idroid007 posed a question that probably never occurs to most VPS subscribers: What if your VPS provider's storage gets corrupted? The answer is...it depends.

What if Your Provider’s Storage Gets Corrupted?

Summer is Here! Avoid the Nightmare of Buying From a Summer Host

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Jul 14, 2026

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Summer has been with us for a few weeks, officially starting June 20th. We are now in the season of summer hosts.

Summer is Here! Avoid the Nightmare of Buying From a Summer Host

The Era of Vibe-Coded Operating Systems is Upon Us

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Jul 11, 2026

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Postgres was recently rewritten in Rust in a month. Someone vibe-coded their own OS in the same period of time. The, um, bright and shining future is here?!?

The Era of Vibe-Coded Operating Systems is Upon Us

Ginernet “Made a Decision”: Upload a Selfie or No Control Panel for You!

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Jul 09, 2026

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Ginernet now requires subscribers to upload a selfie or lose access to their VPS control panel. And by default, this selfie will be used to train AI models.

Ginernet “Made a Decision”: Upload a Selfie or No Control Panel for You!

Yeee-ouch! Guest-to-Host Escape Vulnerability in Linux KVM/x86

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Jul 07, 2026

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There's a pretty grisly CVE making the rounds. It's being marketed as Januscape (CVE-2026-53359), and if you're a hosting provider, it's a headache.

Yeee-ouch! Guest-to-Host Escape Vulnerability in Linux KVM/x86

Supermicro Just Can’t Stop Breaking the Law

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Jul 02, 2026

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Supermicro is in trouble with the law again. Fresh on the heels of its previous criminal activity - where its founder was indicted for illegally shipping $2.5 billion worth of GPUs to China - comes news of another GPU-shipping scandal.

AI VPS Demand Is Rising – Are Hosting Providers Ready?

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Jun 30, 2026

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AI VPS demand is growing fast. Learn how hosting providers can attract AI workloads with pre-configured VPS environments and faster deployment.

AI VPS Demand Is Rising – Are Hosting Providers Ready?

Vaya con Dios, strncpy

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Jun 29, 2026

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A common misconception is that strncpy() was invented as a "safe" replacement for strcpy(). It wasn't. Please don't spit on its grave.

Vaya con Dios, strncpy

Blesta Hacked – Ransom Gang Threatens to Leak Customer Details Tomorrow

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Jun 27, 2026

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Blesta customers got an email from hackers saying the billing software's servers had been hacked. And the email looks legit. Uh oh.

Programming Languages I Have Known and Loved (and Hated)

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Jun 25, 2026

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Over my life, I've learned quite a few programming languages. Some I've loved, some I've liked, some I've hated.

Programming Languages I Have Known and Loved (and Hated)

BackBlaze Finds a Lifeline: New 5-Year Deal with CoreWeave Announced

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Jun 23, 2026

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Cloud storage provider and community backup favorite BackBlaze may have finally found a way to turn a profit.

BackBlaze Finds a Lifeline: New 5-Year Deal with CoreWeave Announced

How I Learned to Hate HTTP Referer and Why I Turned It Off

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Jun 22, 2026

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HTTP Referer is a technology that has long outlasted its marginal value. Let's get rid of it.

How I Learned to Hate HTTP Referer and Why I Turned It Off

Contabo Reaches 500,000 VPS Milestone – Read Reviews Before You Go Shopping!

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Jun 21, 2026

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Contabo announced on June 16, 2026, that it has reached a significant milestone by hosting 500,000 virtual private servers (VPS). So what do we, the LowEnd community think about Contabo?

Contabo Reaches 500,000 VPS Milestone – Read Reviews Before You Go Shopping!

Thanks for the Cool Merch, Crunchbits!

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Jun 18, 2026

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My sweet Crunchbits merch has arrived! The Crunchbits charity drive was a huge success and Fumo dolls and hoodies are spreading across the globe.

Thanks for the Cool Merch, Crunchbits!

ELI5: Why is Everything Being Rewritten in Rust?

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Jun 17, 2026

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MannDude wanted to know why everything is being rewritten in Rust. Here's the answer.

ELI5: Why is Everything Being Rewritten in Rust?

The Founder of Private Internet Access is Also Sovereign of the Josean Cyberstate and the Next Emperor of Korea

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Jun 16, 2026

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The founder of Private Internet Access might just be the next Emperor of Korea.

The Founder of Private Internet Access is Also Sovereign of the Josean Cyberstate and the Next Emperor of Korea

Should You Let Your Doctor Send a Recording of Your Visit to AI?

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Jun 15, 2026

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Last week I had a routine doctor's visit. Routine...but there was something new in the stack of paperwork I was handed.

Should You Let Your Doctor Send a Recording of Your Visit to AI?

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