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• Hacker News1I love the work of the ArchWiki maintainersFor "I love Free Software Day," the author expresses gratitude to ArchWiki maintainers and documentation contributors who receive little recognition. The ArchWiki serves as an invaluable resource for understanding various software tools and troubleshooting GNU/Linux distributions, helping countless users discover features and configuration tips. The author encourages others to thank these maintainers and consider donating to Arch for their crucial contributions to software freedom.Arch wiki quality and widespread usage:Users praise the Arch wiki as a distribution-agnostic resource that's superior to man pages, providing detailed explanations with examples. Many non-Arch users rely on it for Linux troubleshooting, with some considering it the successor to Gentoo's once-great wiki.Learning through instability and breakage:Old-time users reflect on how Arch's frequent breaking in early days (pre-2010) forced users to learn Linux deeply through fixing issues. Some argue this instability was educational, teaching more than today's stable systems.Gentoo wiki decline and transition:Discussion about how the Arch wiki became the successor to Gentoo's wiki after Gentoo suffered data loss and hacking incidents. Users reminisce about Gentoo's former documentation excellence and how expertise migrated to Arch.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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