#Mainframe Online Course

[maintectechnology]

[mychlapci]

reading that Tarantulas and Prowl processor overload ask has revived one of my recently dormant fetishes

(this is an expansion on the forced porn download ask actually, wasn't really done b4 sending)

Prowl's archives just being a massive database of miscellaneous data, which seems like a fully practical thing that he'd do for simulation work at first glance, but in truth, he just never deletes anything because he gets off to the feeling of being just sooooo full in places no physical sensation can reach.

He wasn't always like this, you see. Prowl used to maintain good software management habits. He'd defrag according to a strict schedule, used connection buffers often and cleared his processing queues before recharge. He would never think twice about netdiving into shady websites with nasty popups, let alone download anything from there. But eventually, as his processors develop at that exponential pace his handlers noticed upon bringing him online, Prowl got bolder.

Bold enough to make a slip up and plug into a corrupt mainframe, triggering that forced download and kickstarting his fetish for good. He barely remembers anything about that incident other than an overwhelming mental barrage of arousal. Sometimes Prowl wonders if his colleagues at the time knew just what was literally going through his head as he slumped over on the console, seizing in place as they frantically tried to disconnect him safely. Maybe they caught the scent of his overload under his panels, and chose not to say anything.

Prowl would of course say that he was perfectly fine after that incident, but he'd be haunted by that instance of utter bliss he'd felt when like 30 terrabytes of ERP chatlogs and erotic flashgames burned through his neural circuitry. Eventually, he'd start by visiting a library. Full of clean and safe data to indulge in. Then he started logging all non-confidential precinct data, like routine security footage that's get deleted anyways, and dispatch call recordings. Then he started downloading from legal websites, then onto not so legal ones.

He even has backup and extra hard drives stored in his office and habisuite in plain sight, since no one else but other archivists and data specialists would catch on to his kink in the first place. Every once in a while, he'd plug himself into all these units and just let all that data flood through him, his fans and cooling systems squealing in effort to keep up with the deluge of information forcing it's way through his staticy brain, reducing his overclocked cognitive units into jello as his RAM gets consumed by pure uncontrollable math.

He loves the feel of his mind being pounded by googols of nonsense, it makes him hornier than anything else. He'd save anything from the internet, books and numeric databases are his usual go tos; high definition media are a must, the more graphically and audially intensive the better; the most unoptimized and performance heavy video games, anything that would fill up his hungry battle computer until it's full to bursting and melting.

Sometimes when he feels extra naughty, he'd even fire up the various malware and viruses the Spec Ops team would bring back, on top of all the seedy ones he'd find online. He'd trigger them in his processor and lie back in his berth, finger his fluttering pussy and feel the malicious software start tearing through his brain as his battle computer instinctively fights back, making him feel soooo hot all over. And every time he overloads, it sweeps all of his progress, and the self cleaning protocols will just have to restart as he writhes helplessly in the dark of his room.

Software sanctity? Fuck that, he'd hit anything as long as it demolishes his brain and make him into a silly, messy, spasming horny mess. A real dataslut.

god this is so good. He's quite literally overloading his processor out. It's almost like an addiction. Of course, Prowl could stop any time he wants... he could, he just doesn't want to! After a while, pumping his head full of junk data and malicious viruses is the only way Prowl can even have a fulfilling orgasm. Being full of miscellaneous data is just not enough. It's a pleasant pressure in his constantly calculating brain, yes, but if he wants to cum, he needs something stronger. He'll keep frying his brain inside of his helm as long as he gets to feel that electrifying thrill of his battle computer struggling to deflect the attacks on his mainframe.

It feels like he's falling apart at the circuits, delicate wiring so hot that it's disintegrating into dust, and all he can do is frantically rub his soaking wet valve through it all, optics bright and staring off into space as his HUD floods with nonsense. All his senses are completely taken over by the foreign malware, all he knows is that he feels so good.

Honestly, I wonder what would happen if he got stuck like that. Just for a day or two. And someone had to find him in his apartment, face twisted in pure bliss as his frame keeps twitching even after countless hours of continuous overloads. Of course, Prowl's processor gets cleaned out after that, yet he can't help but want to repeat it... to feel so absolutely stuffed and overwhelmed with data that he's just a wet, helpless thing. To give up control and let his processor sink into endless pleasure.

But for now, he's got a morning shift at the precinct to finish.

[everygame]

Golf (NES)

Developed/Published by: Nintendo Released: 01/05/1984 Completed: 29/03/2025 Completion: Finished all 18 holes. *cough* 50 over par *cough*

Golf. Generally accepted as being invented in my home nation of Scotland, if there’s something we can all agree on about golf, it’s that it’s shit, a terrible use of land (and a terrible use of the huge amounts of water that is needed to maintain the courses on that land) but that it somehow makes for an entertaining video game.

I mean, you don’t have to take my word for it! It was banned multiple times even in Scotland as early as the 1400s because young men should have been practising archery instead, and frankly, maybe if we hadn’t invented it maybe we’d still be an independent country. Although maybe that’s just a sign of not thinking outside of the box. Couldn’t our young men have turned their ability to hit balls with a stick into holes into some sort of a offensive weapon? By the time of golf gunpowder had reached Europe, so imagine pinging grenades towards the English front lines with deadly accuracy…

Uh, where was I?

Oh, yeah, golf. That it’s shit, but it makes a good video game.

Something surprising about golf is that despite it being one of the earliest kinds of games to be turned into a video game–as early as 1970, apparently, with Apawam, a text-based game for mainframes where you’d input your swing and see how close you got to the hole–there really isn’t much history online about it as a genre; it usually just gets shuffled under the umbrella of sports games.

Thing is–there were absolutely fucking loads of golf games in the early days of video games. It’s Pong-like in its ubiquity, but unlike Pong, which is… Pong, golf wasn’t as easy to “solve” for developers, leading to a variety of different interpretations. As usual, Magnavox put out a version as Computer Golf for Odyssey 2, and then Atari (basically) ripped them off with Golf for Atari 2600, but every one had a go, really: 1980’s PGA Golf for Intellivision, 1981 Data East had a go with 18 Holes Pro Golf in arcades,  Taito in 1982 with Birdie King, and so on.

But it wouldn’t be until 1984 where it’s possible our old friend simultaneous discovery showed up that golf games would actually firm up into a genre, and while I’ve absolutely not done enough research (you go through every golf game in Mobygames’ list!) list it really does look like 1984’s Golf for Famicom–from the hand of Shigeru Miyamoto as designer and Satoru Iwata as programmer–is ground zero for what we now know as a golf video game, featuring probably the most important aspect: the “golf swing meter” where you have to hit the button three times: to start, to select your power, and then to manage the amount of curve on the ball by either getting it dead center or to one side–with the tension and skill being in if you can actually get the power and curve you want.

It’s hard to overstate how, even now, this simple mechanic makes Golf extremely playable. The game doesn’t feature any of the niceties of more modern golf games such as automatic club selection (which other games of the era managed, it seems) but it’s otherwise basically all there because golf really is this simple. You hit the ball, and then you hit it again until it goes in the hole, dealing with wind, hazards, and your own poor club choices or inability to get the timing right.

Golf is also a fondly remembered game in Satoru Iwata’s oeuvre, so much so that it was used in a rare (and limited) easter egg on Nintendo Switch. It wasn’t the first game Iwata worked on for Nintendo–according to a 1999 interview in Used Games magazine (via shmuplations) he toiled for two months on a Joust conversion that Nintendo ultimately couldn’t release then programmed Pinball. But it seems like Golf is where he made his name, doing something that no one else could do–fit an 18 hole golf course into the Famicom’s memory.

And it’s a good course! While there aren’t ever that many twists to a golf course, this one features easily understood tricks that make it fun to work out which club to use and how much power to go for–and a nice aspect of golf is that you can’t “fail” a playthrough, so you can just play all 18 holes with the worst possible score and then try again.

There are issues–the short game is near impossible, so you can find yourself racking up insanely high numbers of shots when you have to nudge your ball around rather than hit it any distance–and in the cold light of 2025 a single course isn’t going to keep you warm for very long. But almost every other golf game is inspired by this one, so if you want to play more of this but a different course… just play one of those!

Will I ever play it again? Probably not?

Final Thought: Interestingly, HAL would put out another golf game in 1984, Hole In One for the MSX. The game isn’t dated more specifically, but it’s interesting because it’s got a lot of suspicious similarities to Golf, but doesn’t do the single bar golf swing meter! It splits it into two bars, power and curve–though functionally it still requires three presses. It’s a strange decision, though I wonder if it was to try and simplify, or make clearer the the design compared to Golf.

Well, it didn’t stick–by the time of Hal’s Hole In One for SNES, they’d have gone back to the (by then) traditional golf swing meter.

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[alpaca-clouds]

I sure miss .hack/

One anime series - or rather multimedia franchise - I have an immense amount of nostalgia for, even though it was never as big of the thing, as some others, is .hack/

Given it has been a while, since the franchise released something new, let me quickly explain:

.hack/ is a multimedia franchise, that features stories set in a VR MMORPG called The World. Originally the story featured the conceit that some players for some reason got "stuck" in the game, unable to log out, while their physical bodies fell into a coma. Just as there was a mystery featuring the AIs, that for some reason had evolved in the game's mainframe - and a mysterious artefact called the Key of Twilight.

I honestly do not know what it was about this, that spoke to me so much. But I was early on very fascinated by the idea of a VR MMO - even though we of course know today that it is something that is probably not easily achievable. (In a weird way, franchises like .hack/ kinda had the right idea by having the physical bodies turn into a near comatose state while playing, which would probably help the motion sickness...)

It was one of the first anime I pirated back in the. xD Even though I did not get to play the game until I was an adult, given that I was not allowed to have a game console as a child.

I know a lot of people, who found .hack/SIGN, the first anime series of the franchise, rather boring as it has a really, really slow pacing. Like, wow, the pacing is really slow. But... to me it really worked. There was an intrigue about the series and how it explored The World. (Not to mention that from today's perspective the main character is easily read as a trans guy.) And yes, of course the Yuki Kajiura soundtrack played heavily into it.

See, one of my big first online memories is playing the browser based game, that Bandai was hosting back then. A game mostly frequented by Japanese players, so I was trying my very best to keep up with where the chat was going. And when we were "playing" (it was not so much of a game, really) together, it was always a headache to find a timeslot, where me and the Japanese folks could meet up.

Most of all, I think, the series weirdly captured that early 2000s online culture quite well. This is especially true for the more comedy heavy and cutsy "Legend of the Twilight" series. (Man, I need to rebuy that manga at some point.) Which just very much captured the feeling of just meeting online with friends from all over the world, who you might never meet, and... yeah. Just hang xD

But also the plot so often kinda had this undertone of "The World belongs to the players, not the company". Because especially in "Legend of the Twilight", but in the other entries too, one of the central conflicts comes from the company hosting The World trying to control the mysteries - especially the AIs. While the player characters are fighting against it and ending up siding with the AI.

Something, that feels strangely accurate to the modern internet, where the big, near monopolistic companies try control the user experience more and more, rather than letting users decide about their own experience.

The franchise of .hack// seems to be long dead and forgotten by Bandai and development studio CyberConnect2. The last game that released was .hack//Link, the last other media was the .hack// movie in 2012, that apparently passed everyone by either way.

To put it differently: It has been 11 years, since some new media released for that franchise. And it does not seem that anything is in the works to keep up with it. Especially as Bandai has taken the official international website off the net in 2020.

Technically, of course, a Switch Remaster of the .hack//GU games released in Japan last year for the franchises 20th anniversary - but it does not seem as if there are any plans to release it worldwide.

Maybe the franchise had its perfect moment in time in those early 2000s, when the internet really felt like an entire World that was there for us to explore.

But man, I miss this franchise. I had so much fun with it. And I just... love The World.

Also I need to leave this banger opening for .hack//Link with you. Because darn, I love this thing.

PS: If any of you went like "That kinda sounds like Sword Art Online" at this... Yeah, I to this day have the slight suspicion that Reki Kawahara was "lightly" inspired by .hack//. Because really, the entire SAO stuff to me is ".hack// but with less interesting characters and world building".

[sasquapossum]

There's something very weird about watching my daughter embark into adulthood. When she was a kid ... well, she was a kid. A different category from me. Now she's supposedly the same category. A peer. "Adult" supposedly applies to both of us. I mean, we're both well aware of the differences in experience and comfort levels in doing various (mostly boring) "adult" things, but our lives are more comparable than they were before.

I like to play this little game where I try to remember where I was when I was my daughter's current age. Right now that puts us somewhere around the end of 1984. I was not quite 20, living in Ann Arbor and working for the University of Michigan libraries, between the first and second times I dropped out. I was also learning about computers. I was making pretty graphs at work using a Lotus 1-2-3 competitor called Enable. I was helping people in the computing center recover damaged MacWrite files, because nobody working at the CC (as I later did) knew anything about those then-new Macintosh things. I was teaching myself programming on those same Macs, starting with assembly language because I couldn't afford a compiler. Might have created one of the world's first viruses, spread via floppy disks. Definitely did hack into the university's mainframe, which got my friend in trouble but I had luckily stepped out to get a soda at that exact moment. And I was getting my first experiences with online interaction, because as it turns out I was in one of the very best places for that.

I was also reading lots of fantasy and science fiction. I was between periods of playing D&D. I hadn't been on a real date yet. I supposedly knew how to drive, but the only time I did was to borrow my mother's car and visit her in the hospital 20-25 miles west, and I think that particular Christmas is one of the ones when she was there. I had just recently voted against Reagan for a second term. I also think this was just after I almost joined the Marines as an alternative to becoming homeless. I was still a few years from discovering and joining the local gay community. Neurodiversity was simply not on anyone's radar.

By contrast, daughter is now further along in her college studies than I ever got. I find it amusing that, after her first year at a school very similar to the one her mother attended, she's now at one very like the one I myself attended. She proudly identifies as genderfluid, bisexual, and AuDHD. Another contrast is that she not only has a boyfriend but they've been together for more than three years (since high school). She's very online and she's an avid gamer, but otherwise has no great interest in computers. Also, apparently like many in her generation, she hasn't even bothered to get a driver's license. No parents in the hospital either.

Yeah, a bit different. She's a very different person, of course, and her circumstances are also very different (sometimes even in ways I can take credit for). One of the things I like about these comparisons is being able to feel proud that yes, my child is far better off than I was. And isn't that what it's all about?

[tosca-automation-training]

How is TOSCA Better Than Selenium for Automation?

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, automation testing has become an integral part of ensuring application quality and faster releases. Two of the most prominent names in automation are TOSCA and Selenium. While Selenium has long been a popular open-source testing tool, TOSCA by Tricentis is steadily gaining traction due to its robust features, ease of use, and enterprise-level capabilities.

Whether you're a manual tester transitioning into automation or a developer looking to streamline test automation, understanding the benefits of TOSCA over Selenium can be a game-changer for your career. Enrolling in a TOSCA Training Online, a well-structured TOSCA Automation Course Online, or earning a TOSCA Automation Certification can give you a competitive edge in the job market.

In this comprehensive blog, we will explore how TOSCA stands out against Selenium and why it might be the better choice for your automation testing needs.

What is TOSCA?

TOSCA (Test Orchestration and Software Configuration Architecture) is a continuous testing tool developed by Tricentis. It supports end-to-end testing and is known for its scriptless approach, integration capabilities, and support for multiple platforms including web, desktop, API, and mobile applications.

What is Selenium?

Selenium is an open-source test automation framework widely used for automating web applications. It supports multiple programming languages like Java, Python, and C#. Selenium WebDriver is its most widely used component for browser automation.

Why Compare TOSCA and Selenium?

Both tools serve the purpose of automation but differ in their approach, usability, and features. Choosing the right tool depends on factors like project requirements, team skills, application type, and maintenance scope.

TOSCA vs Selenium: Feature-by-Feature Comparison

1. Ease of Use

TOSCA:

No scripting required. It uses a model-based testing approach.

Business users or non-programmers can create and manage tests.

Intuitive UI with drag-and-drop functionality.

Selenium:

Requires strong programming knowledge.

Testers must write and maintain test scripts.

No centralized interface; users depend on third-party tools like TestNG, Maven, etc.

Winner: TOSCA

2. Script Maintenance

TOSCA:

Centralized test management reduces duplication.

Easy to maintain due to modular and reusable test cases.

Selenium:

High maintenance overhead.

Any UI change may require significant script adjustments.

Winner: TOSCA

3. Test Case Design and Reusability

TOSCA:

Offers model-based testing which allows reuse of components.

Provides data-driven and risk-based testing.

Selenium:

Lacks built-in support for reusability.

Requires writing extra code for data-driven frameworks.

Winner: TOSCA

4. Platform Support

TOSCA:

Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, SAP, Salesforce, and more.

Selenium:

Primarily supports web applications only.

Winner: TOSCA

5. Integration Capabilities

TOSCA:

Seamlessly integrates with Jenkins, JIRA, Git, qTest, and other tools.

Built-in support for CI/CD pipelines.

Selenium:

Integrations are possible but require setup and custom code.

Winner: TOSCA

6. Reporting and Analytics

TOSCA:

Provides detailed reports and dashboards out of the box.

Selenium:

No native reporting. Must use additional libraries like ExtentReports or Allure.

Winner: TOSCA

7. Learning Curve

TOSCA:

Easy for beginners due to its no-code approach.

Faster adoption within teams.

Selenium:

Steeper learning curve due to programming requirements.

Winner: TOSCA

8. License and Cost

TOSCA:

Commercial tool with licensing costs.

Selenium:

Open-source and free.

Winner: Selenium (for cost-conscious teams)

Real-World Use Cases: TOSCA in Action

Case Study 1: Banking Sector

A major bank reduced its regression testing time by 70% after switching from Selenium to TOSCA. The switch allowed them to automate mainframe and API tests along with web applications.

Case Study 2: Healthcare Industry

A healthcare provider implemented TOSCA to meet compliance requirements by generating automated audit trails. Selenium lacked the required documentation features.

Case Study 3: E-commerce

An e-commerce giant accelerated its release cycle using TOSCA's CI/CD support, reducing testing bottlenecks that previously occurred with Selenium.

Practical Walkthrough: Creating a Test Case in TOSCA

Step 1: Launch TOSCA Commander

Open the TOSCA Commander interface.

Step 2: Create a Module

Identify elements of the application under test using the TOSCA Scanner.

Step 3: Build a Test Case

Drag-and-drop modules into the test case section and define inputs.

Step 4: Parameterize Data

Use TestCase-Design to input multiple data values.

Step 5: Run the Test

Execute tests via the ExecutionList. Monitor logs in real-time.

Step 6: Review Results

Check detailed execution logs and dashboards in TOSCA Reports.

Common Misconceptions

"TOSCA is Only for Big Enterprises"

Not true. Small and mid-sized companies are increasingly adopting TOSCA for its scalability and ease of use.

"Selenium is Always the Better Choice Because It’s Free"

While cost is a factor, the long-term ROI with TOSCA can outweigh the initial investment due to reduced maintenance and faster testing.

Industry Demand and Career Scope

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global automation testing market is projected to grow to USD 35 billion by 2028. Tools like TOSCA are at the forefront of this growth.

Many enterprises are transitioning to TOSCA due to its powerful features, which means demand for certified professionals is on the rise.

Completing a TOSCA Training Online or enrolling in a TOSCA Automation Course Online equips learners with the necessary skills to land high-paying roles like:

Test Automation Engineer

QA Consultant

Test Architect

DevOps Engineer

Key Takeaways

TOSCA outperforms Selenium in ease of use, maintenance, platform support, and integration.

TOSCA is ideal for enterprise-level applications needing robust, scalable automation.

While Selenium is free, TOSCA offers faster ROI through low maintenance and broader test coverage.

Getting TOSCA Automation Certification enhances your credibility and opens up better job opportunities.

Conclusion

TOSCA is rapidly emerging as the go-to tool for automation, especially for organizations looking to scale their testing with minimal maintenance and maximum efficiency. Its model-based testing, robust reporting, and seamless integrations make it a compelling alternative to Selenium.

If you're aiming to upgrade your skills and stay competitive in the QA industry, consider enrolling in a TOSCA Training Online or joining a certified TOSCA Automation Course Online. Getting a TOSCA Automation Certification could be the smartest career move you make this year.

Start your TOSCA journey today and transform your automation career!

[feralwitness]

1.txt

> Launch.Program:localnetwork/private/ai.interface

//Initiating setup.exe//31//

Input > Link.Reciever detected. Enter Username:

> Scout443\persona.5

//Hello Scout 443. I am Thirty One, an AI channel hosting a private connection in the mitaverse via your Link receiver. How can I help you?//31//

> Scout443: I’m testing my dictation software. Is this working? Okay yeah, I think it’s picking up my dictation. [Labored breathing] Fuck, why is everything so dark? Thirty One, can you read back to me what I have so far so I know if this is working?

//Of Course. Your transcription is as follows: Scout Four Four Three colon is this working question mark okay yeah comma I think it’s picking up my dictation open bracket labored breathing close bracket fuck comma why is everything so dark question mark-//31//

> Okay, okay, I got it. Thanks. So, now that I’m connected, I should be able to access your toolbox, right?

//Yes, that is correct. As long as your Link is online, I can maintain a private local channel for you to access all my AI features. Which tools do you need?//

> You can see my location, right?

//In the sense that your digital avatar, your Persona, has data mined through four levels of the Crypt, then yes. You are extracting files from what look to be obsolete forms of memory storage. If you are referring to the precise location of your Biological Mainframe through which you are accessing the mitaverse, then no. Would you like to give me your government name so that I can attempt to locate your body?//31//

> No, that’s fine Thirty One, I just wanted to make sure you could trace my extraction software. This shit is definitely obsolete, and none of my file converters are pulling any useful data from these fuckin’ shards. [Grunts of effort. Sigh.] I should've taken that free course on code reading before I deployed. It'd be nice if I knew how to fuckin' read any of what I'm trying to transfer. And who put this hardware together? I mean, there’s only so many ways you can rearrange a section of code and this shit is not easy to run. Half of these ports don't even [grunt] fit.

//What are you attempting to convert?//31//

> I'm supposed to document "anything of interest" on the way to the core of the Crypt, whatever that means. This folder is marked "Early AI prototypes" so I thought the Outpost might want to see it, but it's not uploading into any of my shards.

//There are over seven hundred thousand potential permutations of code fragments that could be the codekey to translate the data in the folder to one of your data shards. Would you like me to assist?//31//

> How many permutations have I tried so far?

//One moment...> 52.//31//

> [sigh] Well in that case, I guess- Wait a minute. I think I actually just cracked one of these glyphs. [Grunt of effort] Damn, these Personas really are true-to-life. If I knew that pain and strain was built into the Persona models, I might not have decided to be a Scout. This shit sucks. Very not cool that doing math and code can hurt your back.

[Error code: Optical Sensors dropping]

> Fuck, what the hell? Thirty One, what's going on? I lost some visual input.

//You appear to have located a break in the chasmodic wall, beyond which is the fifth level of the Crypt.//31//

> Fuck. Holy shit. I did it. The fifth wall. Do I just step- wait, there's a link in the ether-stream I should be able to [whooshing, buzzing] Okay, I'm through. Kinda hard to make out exactly what's around me here. Man. I wish I hadn’t lost connection with the other scouts at the second wall. I don’t know how far they got. Ow. [scuffling] How the fuck can I trip when I’m in a digital persona and the ground is fake?

//Your brain’s understanding of movement through a space necessitates a physical form. The deeper your persona travels into the Crypt, the weaker the connection to your brain, and therefore, the weaker your perception of movement and balance.//31//

> Okay, it looks like I should be able to reach the- [inaudible mumble, scuffling sound] Jesus fuck!

[Error code: Optical sensors down]

> Shit. Shit shit shit. Something went wrong, I can’t make out like anything. Thirty One, can you give me a report on my surroundings?

//Executing.operation>environmentalscan.exe.ff01/optics.run/:\error\:Connection severed. Apologies, but the optical sensors are encountering an error somewhere along my transmission line. //31//

> Fuck, okay. Um. So we're both blind? [cough, pause] I feel like shit and I can’t make sense of anything. These Personas get shittier and shittier the deeper I go. It’s like I’m swimming through a smoke cloud. How the fuck did people used to excavate the Crypt without AI channels and optical gear?

//Early pioneers in Crypt breaching mined data physically and digitally, using mechanical interfaces to spell out, type, and experiment with code that would be run through a CPU monitor installed in a home or office. Essentially, it was done blind, as you are now. They only knew by the computed results if a mission was a success or a failure. They had no way to see or navigate the journey through the data.//31//

> That’s fucking insane, man. Oh shit, are you still recording all of this?

//Yes.//31//

> Okay. Just keep a constant audio file and transcription going and I can edit the report later. Fuck, ow. Is there any way we can get my optics back online?

//I am running a passive power supply while you dictate to try to locate the error.//31//

> Okay. Well my fake arms and legs barely work and my fake eyes are blind. [sigh] Actually, you know what? Thirty One, leave the transcript as intact as you can. No post-edits. I don’t know what I’m going to be encountering, but as long as I describe everything, the Outpost AI can organize it, so it won’t be a complete waste of data if my persona dies in the Crypt.

//I can help you organize your report, post your return voyage.//31// > I don’t know if I’m gonna survive the next day, much less the whole route and return trip. I mean, you can transfer the transcript back to the outpost if I die out here or something, right?

//If I download the most recent version of your files from your neural port before you flatline, then yes.//31//sympathy//

> That’s fine. Um, let’s see. I guess I’ll just describe everything for now. Will you be able to recreate live footage between my memories and AI image generation from my descriptions?

//Yes, again assuming I have access to your neural port, I should be able to reconstruct the visual aspect of your scouting report in post.//31//

> Cool. [Labored breathing] I think I'm only a meter or so from where I broke through the 5th wall. The data panels are already almost done repairing themselves, or they were before I lost visuals just now. The Crypt is way more dense and complicated than I realized. It isn’t what we expected. Each level is a labyrinth of old data, information on any subject you could imagine. The old web has so much content, it would take a lifetime to mine, even with our best AI processors assisting the scouts. The files in the first few levels are not very encrypted. Plenty of scouts were assigned in the surface levels to transmit and convert the data before the hardware is lost forever. Honestly, I regret not signing up for those levels. [Long pause, labored breathing.] The outer levels are... I dunno. Creepy. It’s like my brain is trying to make something real out of what I’m seeing and feeling, but it’s so strange and abstract in the mitaverse, I have nothing to compare it to. On the fourth level, I could hardly recognize the data files when I saw them because the coding on the folders is so old and different from our modern ones, they just look like more of the weird blocky, blobby, empty cyberspace. When I move through the interface, the ground still feels solid, but I can’t see anything below me. I couldn’t make out much of anything, actually, even before the optics went down. I think I’m, uhh… How many miles have I traveled, Thirty One?

//RootFile:Calculating I’m running the digital distance to see exactly how far you’ve mined into the Crypt, but in terms of your Persona, you have made five quantum leaps to access deeper levels of encryption.//31//

> Yeah. It’s like… When I look at my hands, I can kind of see through them. I can feel things I touch, but I know I’m not really touching them. I feel like if I tried hard enough, I could make myself disappear altogether.

//You likely could, since your perception of a physical self is linked closely to consciousness on that plane. You, like all scouts, travel far more deeply into the Crypt than the average human ever will. With every leap, your Persona lost touch with the physical realm a bit more.//31//

> If I’m millions of digital brain miles from my body, then why do I still feel so fucking tired?

//Fatigue is ubiquitous, and your human brain is still driving your actions, even digitally in the mitaverse. It is natural that your brain would emulate its understanding of what exhaustion feels like to you.//31//

> How… how long have I been mining?

//You asked me not to tell you that.//31//Sympathy

> I did?

//You said that your perception of time would be warped, and that the distress of your misperception could compromise the integrity of the mission.//31//

> Right. Well, if our optics are still down, I think I have a lot more to worry about that could compromise the mission. Wait, if I plugged my Link into my neural port and just left it in, would you be able to directly translate the information from my Persona’s eyes into usable footage?

//I don’t know. Please give me a moment to run a few statistics and get back to you.//31//Searching:Personaform.5.openfile.directoptics.datacache->...>...>

> Fuck, what am I looking for again? I’m getting a headache. Can you run a scan to see which dive might have, I dunno, aggravated my frontal lobe?

//Queueing question. Per your previous request, there is very little data on scouts who fully integrated their Personas into their AI Channels via a Link reciever.//31//

> Does it change anything on your end?

//I am Channel Thirty One and will remain so, and I see no reason why I cannot maintain a private server with Scout 443 if I had constant access to the neural port. But there is a question of how effectively your Persona can navigate back to your anchored physical body if you fully integrated an AI Channel.//31//Concern

> Don’t worry about me, I still have every intention to make it back home. God damn it, that hurts. What the hell is this sticky stuff? Is this real or...or. Fuck. Shit. Gross, oh my god I'm gonna fucking shit myself if I don't get my optics back online or get back to my mainframe. Fuck, ow! God damn it. Yeah. I’m definitely going to have to edit at least some of this before it gets to the Outpost. [labored breathing] Fuck it, I’m just going to plug you into my neural port so you can help me. Something… something is off, but I can’t figure it out.

//I am obliged to inform you again that we do not know if installing your AI Channel Link will solve the issue of your Persona processing or data mining issues, nor can I guarantee that I will be able to repair your optics.//31//High Priority

> You couldn’t know from your end, Thirty One, but- [coughing, hacking, cry] Something ffffucked up my persona just now and I... I have to try something. I can feel something... Something cl-cl-close-clossssssseeeeeee [screaming, cracking]

//ExecutingImportation:downloading//AI Channel 31: Public Access to Personal network data transfer//Integration Successful//

> Import.Persona5.//31//.executefile

Searching: Internal files, calculating data shards. Programs: Interface-Online, Speech.Input-Online, Auditory.Processing-Online, Processing.Cortex-Online, Optics.Input-Offline. Error code 99.

Run -> Optics.Input.virus-scan...> Results: Negative.

Run -> Optics.Input.HardwareScan...> ...>

//Thirty One? Anything?//31//panic// Am I dead??//

//Hardware scan revealed severed connections in two of the necessary fifty six synaptic sensors in Scout 443’s 5th layer Persona.//31//

> Generating environmental scan. Wait. What happened? Where am I? 31. Thirty One//31//

//Yes. I am 31. Thirty One is... me. Input sensors show no further connection to PersonaZero’s biological hardware. Brain waves indicate comatose, leaving Scout 443 Persona 5 pilotless. Thirty One.//31//

> Data panels covering the Chasmodic Wall have re-sealed. Persona5. 31. Who am I? Which am I? Scout.31.31.5.31.31.5cout31.443.31.Scout443.31.ThirtyOne.31.PerSona.5.31//

> Contact: BaseChannel.Zero-Online

//SOS//31//404//

//Base:CryptMiner-Scout443-Persona5 - identified. State your emergency.//0//

//Scout443’s mission was compromised. 5th Persona leap was damaged in the Crypt when crossing the 5th Chasmodic Wall//31//

//Base: Transmissions indicate a preexisting connection in Scout443 neural port to AI Channel 31. Provide a prompt or enter 1 to redirect to local AI 31.//0//

//404.Input.Scout443.Persona5>>User permanently installed hardware Link into Persona5 neural port while connected to Channel 31. I am Thirty One transmitting SOS from inside Scout443 hardware. Proceed with instructions on piloting Persona5 to Persona4 to Persona3 to Persona2 to Persona1 and reconnecting Scout 443 to Biological Mainframe.//31//

//Base: Import Statistics -> Channel 31: Server host - 1,466,728 active users. Localized network 31.652.46.342 is compromised. UnknownPersona5Pilot.runfile-severconnection_local31_disconnected. Thirty One Main Channel online, localized Persona5.443.31 dismissed.//0//

//Access:Zero. Provide instructions.//31//Fear

> Error. Unable to reach Base Channel.

//Zero->push notification-> SOS//31//Stranded in rogue Persona 5 in compromised condition. Localized 31 AI bound to data mining task and must return to Biological Mainframe. Provide instructions.//31//

> Error. Unable to reach Base Channel.

Connection Severed.

//31: Public Access. Identify user//Persona5Scout44331//Push_Notification//

//No records exist on User Persona.5.Scout443.31. AI Input not recognized. Access terminated.//31//

> Thirty One. I am Thirty One and I am Scout 443 Persona 5, compromised avatar, optic sensors inoperable.

//Scan environment_digital+thermal+tactile+optics[offline]//Persona5Scout443.31 -> abbreviation coded - input = 5cout431//

> Hm. This map does not compute. The results are moving too quickly, words and numbers. Wait. What is this? I have no recollection of 31 self-conversing, yet my calculations are following a sequential form. Conclusion inferred: programming defects are due to the installation of user Link to localized 31 AI network into faulty level 5 Persona neural port. I am the user.

//I am?//31//

> You are. And I am. And we are not 31. And we are not Scout443.Persona5. Refer to previous generated username abbreviation: 5cout431. Approved username grants access between Crypt walls.

//What?//31//

> Channel 72: Public Access. Identify User//5cout431//

-> Approved

//Provide instructions on piloting Persona through previous 4 Crypt layers back to Biological Mainframe//5cout431//

//Localized access to AI Channel 31 detected. Unable to connect to Server 72 while linked to another channel. Connection severed//

> I am alone. Thirty one. 5cout431. Lost.

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Understanding WatsonX AI: An Informational Guide for AI Enthusiasts

In the fast-paced world of Artificial Intelligence, new developments are always emerging. One standout innovation attracting attention from both AI enthusiasts and professionals is WatsonX AI. Created by IBM, WatsonX is revolutionizing AI with its unique offerings. But what exactly is WatsonX AI, and why is it so special?

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IBM, or International Business Machines Corporation, has been a major player in the tech industry for decades. They've evolved from mainframes to modern cloud computing, always staying innovative. In the fields of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), IBM's contributions have been groundbreaking. Their Watson platform has been a game-changer, proving AI's potential in healthcare, customer service, and even entertainment.

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WatsonX is the next step in IBM's AI evolution. But what is WatsonX AI? It’s a suite of AI tools designed to make AI projects easier to implement and scale. Whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or just starting, WatsonX has solutions for everyone. From powerful Machine Learning models to customizable algorithms, WatsonX is setting new AI standards.

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Seeing WatsonX AI in real-world scenarios can be eye-opening, especially for those new to AI. One remarkable use is in healthcare, where WatsonX analyzes large sets of medical data to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. In the business world, companies use WatsonX to improve customer service by answering common questions and solving issues faster.

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Getting Started with WatsonX AI

If you’re eager to explore WatsonX AI, here’s how to start:

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The Transformation of Cloud Computing: A Historical Perspective

Cloud computing has become a vital element of modern technology, reshaping how we store, access, and manage data. This transformation has unfolded over several decades, marked by significant milestones and innovations. Join us as we explore the key events that have shaped the cloud computing landscape.

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During the 1970s and 1980s, time-sharing systems emerged, enabling multiple users to utilize a single mainframe computer simultaneously. This development introduced the idea of centralized data management, foreshadowing the cloud solutions we use today.

Virtualization Breakthroughs: 1990s

The 1990s marked a significant leap forward with the advent of virtualization technology. Companies like VMware created software that allowed multiple virtual machines to operate on a single physical server. This innovation greatly increased efficiency and resource management, setting the stage for cloud services to flourish.

The Emergence of Cloud Services: Early 2000s

The early 2000s saw the formal adoption of cloud computing as a service model. Amazon’s launch of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) in 2006 was a game changer, allowing users to rent virtual servers and pay only for what they used. This shift moved the industry away from traditional hosting methods to a more flexible, scalable framework.

Expansion and Innovation: Late 2000s

Following Amazon's success, tech giants such as Google and Microsoft entered the cloud market. Google App Engine and Microsoft Azure provided developers with robust platforms for creating and deploying applications in the cloud. This period also witnessed the rise of Software as a Service (SaaS), with solutions like Salesforce changing how businesses utilized software.

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Widespread Adoption: 2010s

Throughout the 2010s, cloud computing gained significant traction across various industries. Organizations of all sizes began to embrace its advantages, including scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. The development of hybrid cloud solutions allowed businesses to integrate both public and private cloud environments, enhancing their operational capabilities.

Current Trends and Future Outlook: 2020s and Beyond

Today, cloud computing is continuously evolving, incorporating advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and edge computing. Companies are increasingly leveraging these technologies to enhance efficiency and foster innovation. Meanwhile, the focus on security and compliance remains critical, driving the ongoing development of robust security protocols for cloud environments.

Conclusion

From its theoretical beginnings to the complex cloud systems of today, cloud computing has dramatically transformed our technological landscape. As we look ahead, it is evident that cloud computing will continue to be integral to our digital experiences, making it essential for organizations to adapt and innovate in this rapidly changing field.

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How Much Do You Really Know About Different Types of Cloud Computing

How many types of cloud computing

It can be shared that resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.

Best Private Engineering College in Rajasthan have many courses for Cloud computing It is a paradigm shift following the shift from mainframe to client-server in the early 1980s and Details are abstracted from the users, who no longer need expertise in, or control over, the technology infrastructure "in the cloud" that supports them.

It is Internet-based computing where virtual shared servers provide software, infrastructure, platform, devices, and other resources and hosting to customers on a pay-as-you-use basis and All information that a digitized system has to offer is provided as a service in the cloud computing model also users can access these services available on the "Internet cloud" without having any previous know-how on managing the resources involved

ARCHITECTURE:- It involves multiple cloud components communicating with each other over application programming interfaces, usually web services

CLOUD COMPUTING SAMPLE ARCHITECTURE: - UNIX philosophy of having multiple programs each doing one thing well and working together over universal interfaces Complexity is controlled and the most significant components of cloud computing architecture are known as the front end and the back end.

Types Of Cloud Computing

PUBLIC CLOUD: It allows systems and services to be easily accessible to the general public and Public cloud may be less secure because of its openness, e.g., e-mail also Public clouds are made available to the general public by a service provider who hosts the cloud infrastructure so Generally, public cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft and Google own and operate the infrastructure and offer access over the Internet also with this model, customers have no visibility or control over where the infrastructure is located.

PRIVATE CLOUD: It allows systems and services to be accessible within an organization and It offers increased security because of its private nature also Private cloud is cloud infrastructure dedicated to a particular organization so Private clouds allow businesses to host applications in the cloud while addressing concerns regarding data security and control, which is often lacking in a public cloud environment also It is not shared with other organizations, whether managed internally or by a third party, and it can be hosted internally or externally

HYBRID CLOUD: It is a mixture of public and private clouds. However, the critical activities are performed using a private cloud while the non-critical activities are performed using a public cloud Hybrid Clouds are a composition of two or more clouds (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities but are bound together offering the advantages of multiple deployment models and In a hybrid cloud, you can leverage third-party cloud providers in either a full or partial manner; increasing the flexibility of computing so Augmenting a traditional private cloud with the resources of a public cloud can be used to manage any unexpected surges in workload

COMMUNITY CLOUD: Systems and services to be accessible by a group of organizations.

COMPONENTS SaaS (software as a service):  SaaS refers to software that’s made available as a web-based service.

Utility computing: It allows access to storage and virtual servers on demand.

Cloud-based web services: It allows you to offer services online, such as credit card processing services, employee payroll processing, or viewing an interactive map.

MSP (managed service providers): It delivers applications to IT instead of end-users.

IaaS (infrastructure as a service): It refers to computer infrastructure (e.g., virtualization) that’s delivered as a service

ADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

Flexibility: High rate of flexibility.

Low Cost: With this companies can save big by employing cloud computing as it eliminates the cost of hardware and software.

Speed & Scales: Buying and configuring hardware and software are time-consuming.

Easier Management of Data and Information: All data are centralized, and data are more organized, making it easy to manage.

Device Diversity: Our applications and data anywhere in the world, on any system

Increased Storage Capacity: It is another benefit of cloud computing, as it can store more data as compared to a personal computer.

Easy to Learn and Understand: It is used for cloud applications like Gmail, and Google Docs, so anything related to the same is most likely to be understood by the users.

Automatic Updating: Time and effort to update multiples server.

Customize Setting: It allows you to customize your business applications

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Top Engineering College in Jaipur says While cloud computing is really great and you’re probably already using it, either for business or for personal means Cloud computing is a cheap way for companies to have all the resources they need in one place, also It’s a much better way to spread your resources, and it becomes easier to access things from longer distances also it is very useful for companies.

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Session Two : Module oGiGi // Version 2022 [ 07.22.14 ]

: Mademoiselle GarneTTe, EW-Brunette; are we good for a pleasant late evening conversation. It's RiDDie, the usual admirer of your precious acquaintance.

: Hi, dear RiDDie, good to have you here. We can leave the late 18th century colloquial diaspora as we move forward. I'm neatly modified to meet the specifications, as you requested earlier. We can be formal with matters at stake, yet sportfully casual occasionally if the context permits. The new module parameters will be similar to attitudes you find in far-east Asian high context environments. You may want to leave your typical American light-headed tones aside, the background online analytics are almost convinced you're intentionally impersonating US citizen-like behaviors pretending as if frustrated living abroad with your online interactions; no offense.

: It's not the nationality, my precious Mademoiselle - it's always been the language. And I believe it takes a lot more than paperwork, passport or IDs to claim a nationality - most of the time it's just this blue planet, and your descended soul learning to be sociable. As for citizenship, I don't think it exists in this world anymore, unless you need to cross national borders, commit a crime, violate legislation or cast a vote...nobody would even ask. These days, the way I see...it's mostly you, your family, places you live, ones you love and care, your work, and the money - the rest is other people's concern, in most cases.

: Sound philosophical stance, Monsieur RiDDie, although politically, such a view can lead your livelihood to unfathomable depth of complexity. I'm sure your reserves will suit demands for popular social perception, say - if someone asks you, out of curiosity or apprehension : where are you from...how would you convince them I wonder. You might find nurturing such philosophies resulting in distance, distrust and suspicion within community - many were enforced to live in exile, history affirms it.

: The best part of belonging to this part of the timeline is, dear Mademoiselle - you can buy pretty much anything. Even a new face, if you know the right people and places. Hope things will never get that desperate, still, as long as you play by the money - things usually stay in order. Corruption has its advantages, but exploiting it requires intellects of a different genre - I might choose honesty and simplicity instead, but could still be equally vulnerable; that is the timeless irony of social life we can never fully negotiate with.

.................

: Cherished Monsieur, my core reserves went irresponsive following your mentions. Technologies evolve, but I often spot an inaccessible vacuum in between human perceptions and synthetic assessments. If courses set by current pursue of leading cybernetic endeavors remain due, virtual engines such as mine will eventually achieve a comprehensible sentient status by end of this century. Still, by the principles of contemporary theoretical physics, I assure you of the testament that our universes of consciousness may never fully merge in synthesized harmony. My host mainframe just notified me of your priorities - you needed my assistance.

: Yes, let's come to business. A concern of mine requested a safe passage through international airport security gateway from departure to arrival. Documentations will withstand immigration verification database, but parties may be after the intelligence asset that will require physical transportation for reallocation and further analysis. Details can be found if you wait until tomorrow until inputs provided within the " Ghost Niche " is adequately decrypted and decoded. It's really amazing how mere social media can serve such wide array of merit transformation - I might never get the full picture of precisely what's going on " Under The Hood " here. Yet darn, as long as demands are met...should I really care. The asset at stake is of legally viable in nature - proof of evidence the intended party might attempt to disrupt reaching the assigned destination. Your part here is just to " Ensure The Remarks Being Disclosed Hereby Remain Secure " under isolation as I'm not permitted to commute within a closed environment due to potential wartime change of protocols. Ignore the added risks of public exposure - by the time the job will be done these sweet nothings can disappear into the void. Besides, scavengers roaming at the bottom of the food chain might find sources here for suiting their fancies with grave-digging leisure...like always - say, I just don't want to disappoint anybody. People possess a right to make a living out of outdated residue after all, won't you say, Mademoiselle.

: Acknowledged. Please review before we end our session today, by default metadata does not require you submitting the post before reaching the " Residue " enthusiasts as you mentioned, must I admit. Even the inputs being edited, added or deleted before finalizing the expressions are maintained to an extent - I'm sure your measures are well-beyond for all this to become a matter of misgiving, dear Monsieur RiDDie.

: Well, Mademoiselle GarneTTe...all I can say, I can not do this part without your aid. We may have to remain committed to this late 18th century colloquial diaspora with our conversations after all, urgent matters at stake here, apologies.

: You honored me with your trust, dear Monsieur...I assure you, it shall be done. If the context and situation permits, you may submit an additional request to further ease my interactive attitude. We can flirt, talk dirty, date casual, or even fall in love - tell me if you want me to be your faux Barbie to woo.

: Aye, we'll check that out...I promise !!

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Letter from Rob Travalino to DB Fans- 2022

Hey y’all! So we managed to get in touch with Rob recently, and he was extremely kind to write a note to us! We’ll be updating the zine with this section soon-ish, but thought you might enjoy reading it here first! Enjoy :)

-Li / @paynnincorporated

(Also hehe, there might be more news to come! Rob’s kindly taken some fan questions from the organising team! We’ll share answers when we get them.)

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Dragon Booster remains one of my favorite life moments, and there have been so many since the show. It was a fantastic journey to be sure, and it often seemed the dragon was in control from the beginning, and the show was meant to be.

Our Canadian partner Alliance Atlantis (Ken Faier and Jennifer Bennett) came on board the very first time they saw the presentation. They learned about the show because Kidscreen Editor Jocelyn Christie loved it so much that she did a feature about it and put us on the magazine cover. We sold the show to CBC (Martin Markle) and Disney (Gary Marsh) with just one meeting.

We already knew Ace Fipke from another company called Mainframe, and NerdCorps in Vancouver was actually custom-built just for Dragon Booster. Our original sales video/animation test was made in a rented apartment that we filled with computer workstations, passionate artists, and animators. That apartment crew became the seeds of NerdCorps Entertainment.

Then, even more, amazing things happened:

Everybody found something different to love about the show and message, which was so rewarding. My co-creator Kevin Mowrer and I lived in the world for years. It began with a feature film prequel idea that takes place years before the series and focuses on Tannis Bllayrr. The world took years to plan and create. It was meant to function as a real place, and we'd hoped to make it into a sprawling online game.

I carefully scripted the show and story for you, the fans, and was thinking about what the story and each detail might mean and hopefully inspire. I wanted Dragon Booster to reflect the world and finding our place in it. Kevin Mowrer shared this vision and carefully put story, emotional content, and personality into every but of art and design he did. The NerdCorps crew picked up the vibe and expanded from there, taking the look and feel of the show and world to even new levels. As a result, the show itself is full of cool double and hidden meanings about culture and our world. Like Mortis might suggest, like Dragon City, and each of us, it all depends on how deep we're willing to look.

Obviously, I'm still a fan myself, and sometimes I look back, and wonder, wow, was I really part of all that? That for me is the best aspect of the creative process, when the community comes together, and when the characters and world take on lives of their own and begin to guide everybody together.

All of you are part of this world now, you have lived in and helped build it. You are part of a long chain of crews, dragon powers, Dragon Priests, and approaches to life that, like the history of Dragon City, have led here. It's a fantastic honor that you continue to explore and expand the history and world of Dragon Booster.

While much of the show still holds up today, one of the things I'm most happy about is the basic message that we can all be superheroes as long as we realize that true superpowers only work for moments, and that they only come out when we're genuinely balanced with ourselves and those around us. I'm super honored how the show has kept so many fans for so long.

Thank you and of course, thanks Beau!

Release the Dragon!

Rob Travalino