Linux Articles
Debian, the FSF, the GFDL, and kernel firmware
A satirical look at the ideological debates within Debian and the FSF over kernel firmware licensing, framed as a Monty Python skit.
Comparing OLS and Usenix
A comparison of the Ottawa Linux Symposium (OLS) and Usenix conferences, focusing on paper quality, attendee energy, and relevance to Linux/OSS development.
Time for a new Debian?
An analysis of cultural and governance issues within the Debian project, questioning its functionality and suggesting a potential fork.
Why do I hate Microsoft? Let me count the ways….
A developer's critique of Microsoft Windows, comparing its lack of diagnostic tools to the transparency and control offered by Unix/Linux systems.