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November 5, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (November 06, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for November 06, 2023 :</p>

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Listen to HD radio with a $30 RTL SDR dongle

https://github.com/theori-io/nrsc5

Summary: Theori-io's nrsc5 is a program that receives NRSC-5 digital radio stations using an RTL-SDR dongle. It offers a command-line interface and an API for building other applications. The program can be compiled on various platforms, including Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian, Fedora, macOS, and Windows. It supports various command-line options and keyboard commands for tuning, gain control, and switching between audio programs.

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Intel 80386, a Revolutionary CPU

https://www.xtof.info/intel80386.html

Summary: The Intel 80386 is considered one of the most important CPUs ever produced, as it triggered a revolution in the computer industry. As the first 32-bit CPU in the x86 family, it was designed to address a "flat memory" space, making it well-suited for UNIX systems. The 80386's integrated Memory Management Unit (MMU) allowed for the development of modern OSes like Xenix, OS/2, and Windows, enabling advanced memory management and protection features. The 386's impact on the PC market was immense, paving the way for future processors and systems.

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