Stories by zdw

A few concrete arguments for e-bikes

The x86 architecture is the weirdo, part 2

Operating systems battle: OpenBSD vs. NixOS

Arstechnica Playdate Review

Automation is the serialization of understanding

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