An email asking if my software was abandoned made me realize how the ideal of completeness has disappeared from our lives. In an era of mandatory updates and disposable goods, I reflect on the value of boring software - the kind that is finished, reliable, and simply does its job.
After reading a post describing the FreeBSD community as 'toxic', I share a different perspective. This isn't a battle. It's a reflection on coexistence, the original Open Source spirit, and the quiet richness of taking a different path.
A follow-up on why I didn't name names, why the world isn't the United States, and why small businesses remain the backbone of genuine service.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The conflict between 'good' sales tactics (pushing known platforms) and being a 'bad salesperson' who values understanding, control, and real client needs.
Relying solely on the always-on cloud? A hospital outage proves why essential systems, especially in healthcare, must have local resilience.
A satirical look at how modernity means simplicity in design but complexity in tech.
The sense of community and willingness to help each other out is what makes the web such an incredible resource.
It's time to reconsider our relationship with technology, to envision a future where devices are not just disposable commodities but lasting tools that evolve with us.
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.
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.
Today there's the unrealistic expectation of 24/7 online services. But an occasional downtime is normal and preferable to security breaches
The year of Linux/*BSDs on desktops may never arrive, but their impact on tech is undeniable. They've found success in diverse devices & platforms and they're in our pockets.
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.
Advancements in hardware have led to a decline in software optimization. To reverse this trend, developers need to prioritize optimization for a sustainable future.
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.
I received a Commodore 64 in 1987 and it ignited my passion for computing. Here's how it went, then. Article from 2007