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The Broken Gramophone and the Stolen Land

Published on 2025-07-11 15:15:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The story of a broken gramophone and a piece of stolen land. A personal account of my family's legacy, caught between fascist violence and the calculated greed of those who wore the banner of anti-fascism for personal gain.

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.

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.

MacBook Pro vs Car: Why Small Businesses Still Win

Published on 2025-06-09 12:36:00 by Stefano Marinelli
A personal reflection on how small businesses — from roofing repairs to tech support — often deliver greater value, care, and integrity than large corporations. Real people, real work, real trust.

When We Become Cheerleaders for Our Own Demise

Published on 2025-06-05 19:23:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Why do we become cheerleaders for our own demise? A look at "vibe coding", professional Stockholm syndrome, and our tendency to defend the very tools and systems that threaten our skills and autonomy.

It’s Hard to Find Answers in a World Full of Noise

Published on 2025-05-19 08:44:37 by Stefano Marinelli
The challenge of sifting through online noise for genuine information, prompted by a frustrating monitor purchase, and a reflection on the internet's evolution away from user empowerment.

Being a Bad Salesperson, By Choice

Published on 2025-05-02 13:12:48 by Stefano Marinelli
The conflict between 'good' sales tactics (pushing known platforms) and being a 'bad salesperson' who values understanding, control, and real client needs.

Who is the real Owner of your Data?

Published on 2024-02-12 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The question of who is the real owner of our data is not just rhetorical but an alarm bell for our digital autonomy. It's time to reflect on the long-term implications of our technological choices and to consider concrete steps to reassert control over our data.

25 Years Later

Published on 2023-09-25 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
After 25 years, I reconnected with a friend through a 1998 email, highlighting the lasting power of open standards. This personal journey underscores the risk of relying on fleeting proprietary tech. In our digital era, choosing lasting platforms is more vital than ever.

The Demand for Online at All Costs

Published on 2023-05-22 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Today there's the unrealistic expectation of 24/7 online services. But an occasional downtime is normal and preferable to security breaches

The urgency of transitioning to IPV6

Published on 2023-04-02 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
The adoption of IPv6 is no longer a matter of choice. With the scarcity of IPv4 addresses and the new challenges posed by the countless connected devices, there is an urgent need to accelerate the transition to a better and more efficient system in the form of IPv6.

No, in IT 'it must be done this way' shouldn't exist

Published on 2023-03-23 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
Adopting an open and flexible approach in computing, exploring different solutions to specific problems, and embracing technological diversity and innovation should be the foundation of modern computing.

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