86-DOS revisited

Recently, the oldest known versions of DOS were uploaded to the internet, and Michal Necasek dove into the floppy images. Even after more than 40 years(!), old software releases and pre-releases can still surface. In the case of 86-DOS 0.11 and 0.34 it’s practically a miracle, since there were probably never very many copies in existence. For the first time since the early 1980s, FAT formatted floppies with the primordial 16-byte directory entry format have come to light. The old 16-byte directory entries were gone by 86-DOS 1.0 in April 1981 and of course never appeared in any public PC DOS release. These prehistoric versions of 86-DOS allow us to fill in further missing pieces in the puzzle of DOS origins. It is fascinating to follow how DOS developed from almost nothing to a multi-million dollar business in the course of just a few years. ↫ Michal Necasek It started out so humbly. Yet, here we are, in 2024, and variants of DOS still have their uses in certain niches. An incredible legacy, for sure.

2024 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Design Preview

Genesis today announced U.S. pricing and packaging for the newly enhanced 2024 G70 sport sedan. Starting from a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)[i] of $41,500, the 2024 G70 features an improved driving experience and braking capabilities, added standard convenience features, and a renewed focus on the interior cabin experience.

Genesis will offer the updated 2024 G70 with two powertrain options for the North American market: the new 2.5L turbocharged inline four-cylinder gasoline engine and the popular 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine.

The 2024 G70 2.5T has a starting MSRP of $41,500. It comes equipped with Genesis’ Highway Driving Assist safety and driver assistance features. New features include a touch-type climate control display and frameless rear-view mirror. Improvements have been made to designs and details like the multi-function switches, door and console garnish patterns, air vents, cup holders, and key FOB.

The updated G70 is available with Genesis Digital Key 2 with Near Field Communication (NFC) compatibility. The Digital Key is paired with the Genesis Intelligence Assistant app and can be used with Apple Wallet and Samsung Pass. The vehicle intelligently recognizes the driver and automatically authenticates them, loading their customized vehicle preferences. Genesis Digital Key 2 also allows the vehicle owner to share keys with others. For example, a driver with an Apple device may share their key with another via iMessage, and revoke access to the vehicle with the click of a button.

New exterior colors Vatna Gray and Kawah Blue take inspiration from the volcanic landscapes of Iceland and Indonesia, inspired by the brand’s love of travel. Genesis has also expanded the range of interior color selections by adding a new two-tone option: Obsidian Black/Fog Gray.

The 2024 G70 3.3T has a starting MSRP of $49,950. It offers enhanced standard features and design details including rain sensing wipers, ventilated front seats, Lexicon® Premium Audio, a dark chrome grille, and wide sunroof.

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Specbee: The Drupal 10 CKEditor Templates Module – A Blessing for Content Editors

Content editors are always looking for ways to get more efficient and faster at creating/updating content. It can always be challenging to start with a blank page. Having a predefined set of templates to begin with makes the job much easier and quicker.
Let us introduce you to the Drupal 10 CKEditor Templates module.
CKEditor is a popular rich text editor used in many content management systems, including Drupal. Currently, Drupal 10 supports CKEditor version 5 and it comes with a great user experience, it is highly customizable and extensible. CKEditor offers many plugins to extend its functionality. One such plugin in focus today is 
“Content Templates” which is extremely useful for content creators and editors. 
The CKEditor Templates module is an extension/plugin for the CKEditor WYSIWYG editor in Drupal, that allows you to easily insert pre-defined templates or content snippets into your content. We are grateful for the wonderful Drupal community contributors who created this module!

How to Install the CKEditor Templates Module
The installation of the Drupal 10 CKEditor Templates module is the same as any other Drupal module. It has dependencies on the CKEditor template plugin. If the plugin is needed, add it to the libraries folder at the root of the Drupal setup.
After installing and adding the library, enable the module. Now, two main steps need to be followed to work with the module:
Configure CKEditor to include the CKEditor Templates button in the toolbar.
Create and manage templates in the template library.
Configure CKEditor to include the CKEditor Template Button
Configuration -> Content Authoring -> Text formats and editors Now, all the text formats will be listed.
Configure any text format that needs the Template insert option (using full HTML in this tutorial) and move the ‘Templates’ icon from “Available buttons” to “Active Toolbar.”

Create and Manage Templates in the Template Library
Configuration -> Content Authoring -> CKEditor TemplatesNow, the previously created templates will also be listed.
Click on the ‘Add CKEditor template’ button to add a new template. It will now redirect to the template page and the following fields must be filled.
Title: Title of Template
Description: Description of the Template
Image path for template: Preview the image of the Template. This can be added manually. Also, it will auto-fill when uploading an image using the next field ‘Image path for this template’.
Image path for this template: This will upload the image and the ‘Image path for template’ field will be filled with the path of the uploaded image.
Body: The predefined template’s HTML code will be added in this field which will be inserted in CKEditor when this template is added.

Inserting the Template into CKEditor
Now that you have configured the templates, let’s look at how to add them to your CKEditor.
Add/Edit any node, block, or other component with CKEditor.
Click on the “Template” icon (resembling the attached screenshot) to insert the template.
A popup with a list of templates will appear.
Click on the template you want to insert in CKEditor, and the template will be added.
Make changes in content and save the component.

Final Thoughts
The Drupal 10 CKEditor Templates module enhances content creation by providing content editors with a user-friendly platform to insert pre-defined templates or snippets effortlessly. This module integrates seamlessly with the CKEditor WYSIWYG editor in Drupal, making the process more efficient and enjoyable.
As a focused Drupal development company, our experts continually strive to improve the end-user experience. If you’re looking for any Drupal development services, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to assist you.