Open Source Archives - Gaming, Songs, Python Programming, Technology and Culture https://themetalvortex.com/category/linux-and-open-source/ A trusted source of nerd news Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:17:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://themetalvortex.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Open Source Archives - Gaming, Songs, Python Programming, Technology and Culture https://themetalvortex.com/category/linux-and-open-source/ 32 32 Godot 4.x Cheatsheet: _process vs _physics_process https://themetalvortex.com/godot-4-x-cheatsheet-_process-vs-_physics_process/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:17:40 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=4923 This is part 2 in our Godot Cheatsheet series (part 1 here). Understanding when to use _process(delta) versus _physics_process(delta) will help you structure your Godot 4.x game for clarity and performance. Use _process for per-frame updates that don’t need strict timing (UI, effects, simple logic)​ dragonflydb.io. Use _physics_process for anything that benefits from a fixed […]

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]]> Godot Assets 2025 January and February https://themetalvortex.com/godot-assets-2025-january-and-february/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:22:00 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=4606 Here are some of the newest assets updated in 2025 from the Godot Asset Library: Do not forget to check out the Godot Asset Library GPT Assistant: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6760bc8eef708191bec22b139fe22712-godot-4-x-asset-library-assistant

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]]> Aria AI: Open Source Multimodal Contender https://themetalvortex.com/aria-ai-open-source-multimodal-contender/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:40:51 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/aria-ai-open-source-multimodal-contender/ Introducing Aria: A Brief Overview Aria is an innovative open source AI model released by Rhymes AI, based in Tokyo. Designed as a versatile tool, Aria stands out for its ability to integrate and process different modalities, a feature that allows it to perform a broader range of tasks. Its release marks a significant step […]

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]]> NyQuist Audacity Plugins Handbook https://themetalvortex.com/nyquist-audacity-plugins-handbook/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:10:14 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=1698 Audacity the popular open-source audio editing software, was founded in 1999 and was managed by its community for over two decades. In 2021, it was acquired by Muse Group, a company that also owns other music-related platforms like MuseScore and Ultimate Guitar. Muse Group was established to enhance the development of its acquired products, aiming […]

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]]> Exploring Unique Operating Systems: Plan 9 and Haiku https://themetalvortex.com/exploring-unique-operating-systems-plan-9-and-haiku/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:15:18 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=686 Introduction to Plan 9 Plan 9 from Bell Labs, often simply referred to as Plan 9, is a remarkable example of innovation in operating system design that stems from the same prestigious tech incubator that brought the world Unix. Developed during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Plan 9 was Bell Labs' endeavor to create […]

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]]> Exploring Open Source AI: The Future of Transparent and Collaborative Artificial Intelligence https://themetalvortex.com/exploring-open-source-ai-the-future-of-transparent-and-collaborative-artificial-intelligence/ Mon, 27 May 2024 17:11:48 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=413 Why Open Source AI Matters The significance of open source in artificial intelligence extends far beyond traditional software development paradigms by embedding the principles of autonomy transparency and collaborative improvement directly into the fabric of AI technology This shift is critical as AI systems become increasingly integral to various sectors including healthcare education and finance […]

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]]> The power of the shell: Terminals https://themetalvortex.com/the-power-of-the-shell-terminals/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:11:29 +0000 https://themetalvortex.com/?p=214 Terminals, often referred to as command-line interfaces (CLIs), are powerful tools that provide a text-based way to interact with computers. Originating from the early days of computing, terminals were the primary means of engaging with mainframe computers before the advent of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Today, they remain integral to software development, system administration, and […]

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