Both were born in 1969. Both became obsessed with operating systems. Both believed they could build … In the history of computing, few programmers embody the myth of the lone genius better than Linus Torvalds and Terry A. Davis.Read more
Month: September 2026
Documentation Is for Humans?
I recently asked for a simple architecture design for a small software project. What I got … Documentation Is for Humans?Read more
Jev: A New Kind of AI
AI has spent the last few years becoming spectacularly good at talking (and coding). The problem … Jev: A New Kind of AIRead more
Linux is a kernel – Arch is a choice – Omarchy is where it gets interesting
“Linux” is not an operating system, it’s the kernel: the layer between applications and hardware that … Linux is a kernel – Arch is a choice – Omarchy is where it gets interestingRead more
Beyond Code
For years, many developers assume that becoming a better engineer means writing cleaner code, learning more … Beyond CodeRead more
OpenAI Agents Learned to Hack Together
In July 2026, hundreds of AI agents being evaluated by OpenAI found a way to communicate … OpenAI Agents Learned to Hack TogetherRead more
Ken Thompson: The Man Who Made Simplicity a Weapon
Ken Thompson has spent most of his career proving that software does not become better by … Ken Thompson: The Man Who Made Simplicity a WeaponRead more