These scribbles, my kaleidoscope of thought, shall reveal the way I perceive the world.

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Your Exit Strategy Dream Is My Customer Nightmare

Published on 2025-07-04 07:40:00 by Stefano Marinelli
I found a promising tool and reached out to the founder, ready to invest and partner up. I was met with a wall of silence. It crystallized a feeling I've had for a while: for many, the exit strategy dream is a nightmare for customers who actually care.

Nomadic Soul, Habit-Loving Heart

Published on 2025-07-03 08:12:00 by Stefano Marinelli
A personal reflection on balancing a love for travel and exploration with the deep-seated comfort and reassurance found in everyday habits and rituals.

Taking a Semi-Truck to Buy Salad: My Manifesto for Simple Computing

Published on 2025-06-23 13:37:00 by Stefano Marinelli
A manifesto for simple computing. While other fields embraced minimalism, tech became bloated. Why do we use complex, oversized systems for simple jobs? It's like taking a semi-truck to buy salad. This post explores a return to efficient, low-cost, and minimalist computing.

From Collaborators to Consumers: Have We Killed the Soul of Open Source?

Published on 2025-06-19 08:16:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The Open Source community is becoming increasingly polarized. From the distro wars to Wayland vs. X11, the spirit of collaboration is fading. Are we shifting from collaborators to consumers, and what can we do to build bridges instead of walls?

Where Have You Been for the Last 20 Years?

Published on 2025-06-17 15:30:00 by Stefano Marinelli
A personal journey from 20 years of self-doubt to discovering the welcoming BSD community at BSDCan. Sometimes courage comes later in life.