Stories by zdw

Where Linux's load average comes from in the kernel

Company Contributions to Open Source

SVG passthrough precision

“Long term support” Unixes and versions of software in them

How to make your own CFexpress card for under $100

Unlicensed Radio

On env Shebangs

Heatsink Skiving (2021) [video]

Don’t Cook Yourself with RF Energy

Mangling your distribution version in your Apt sources for fun and profit

Why Vendor Software Has Holes

The Curse of Systems Thinkers

Encouraging Self-Doubt

Why a Slide Rule Works

Tonight we’re gonna log on like it's 1979

Ups International Shipping Redlining in South San Francisco

The games Nintendo didn't want you to play: Tengen

Don't ask if a monorepo is good for you – ask if you're good enough for it(2019)

Arducam Pi Hawk-eye is a 64MP camera for Raspberry Pi 4/CM4

Breaking PCBs for Science