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News from a hacker who targeted hackers and gamers, plus a dive into a Gentoo competitor

June 24, 2025

This week we’re sharing tech news, diving into a different distro, and answering a common question. As always, please fill out the survey at the bottom to let us know what you think.

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We’re diving into Prim’s this week. If you're learning Python, you may already have a few ideas on how to apply this algo. Check out the full guide for one example you can use immediately with the free Python code editor.

Gentoo isn’t Hardcore, LFS is Hardcore Linux

If you're intrigued by Linux distros, you may have heard that Gentoo was the most hardcore. Think again.

Linux From Scratch (LFS) takes the concept of control and customization to a whole new level. But is it a rewarding journey or just an endless rabbit hole of compiling?

With LFS, there’s no pre-packaged installation. You manually compile everything, from the kernel to basic utilities, customizing every component along the way.

Unlike Gentoo, which provides tools like Portage to streamline the process, LFS requires you to do everything by hand.

It’s not just about installing Linux; it’s about building Linux.

This makes LFS a phenomenal educational tool, giving you an intimate understanding of how Linux systems work.

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16 Best Data Structures and Algorithms Books to Read in 2025

Whether studying computer science, interview prepping, or looking to learn new skills, we’ve found the 16 best data structures and algorithms books in 2025.

hackr.io/blog/best-data-structures-and-algorithms-books

Top 10 Machine Learning Algorithms for ML Beginners [Updated]

In this blog, we will list down 10 machine learning algorithms that data scientists must know about.

hackr.io/blog/machine-learning-algorithms

What is the Apriori Algorithm in Data Mining?

Apriori Algorithm usually contains or deals with a large number of transactions. For example, customers buying a lot of goods from a grocery store, by applying this method of the algorithm the grocery stores can enhance their sales performance and could work effectively.

hackr.io/blog/what-is-apriori-algorithm

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