I just changed the LaTeX renderer plugin on the blog from MathJax-LaTeX to WP QuickLaTeX, as the former stopped working and not only does the latter work, but it allows the {align} environment. If you notice any malformed math or missing text, please drop me a note. ∞
I’ve updated the directions as to how to build 64-bit R for Windows linking to OpenBLAS, as the entire R build process for Windows will change for R version 3.2 and subsequent. I’ve turned it into a static page, instead of a post, in case the build process changes again. While the title has 3.2 in it, the URL doesn’t, so it should be future-proof. Then again, that’s number 47 on the list of 996 famous last words! As always, I’m interested in hearing if anyone successfully builds it and how much of a difference it makes. ∞
The Heartbleed vulnerability, whose scope may safely be described as epic, should come as reminder to all of us to adopt better password handling and usage. It is well worth reading these password-related essays by two of the better-known cybersecurity experts: Bruce Schneier and Brian Krebs. Personally, I use KeePass2 and the KeeFox plug-in for FireFox, so I can have 20-digit long passwords from a 94-character space and not have to remember any of them. It would be prudent for everyone to change their passwords, at least the important ones (financial, e-mail, etc.), and seriously consider some kind of password manager so that we don’t have to remember the zillion-odd passwords we need. ∞
I’ve re-written the previous post a bit and now it is posted in the Rcpp gallery. I’ve had some really good comments, so I’ll probably have to post an updated version. Keep the comments coming! ∞