A developer recounts their unsuccessful attempt to port D-Bus from Xlib to XCB, detailing the technical debate and rejection from maintainers.
Developer details converting the startup-notification library to use XCB instead of Xlib, including benchmarks showing performance gains.
A presentation at Linuxwochen Austria covering how to set up and run PHP for development on the Windows operating system.
A developer's troubleshooting note on fixing Oracle's ORA-00845 error by resizing /dev/shm after reading the alert log.
Fixing a specific Oracle OBIEE SELinux error: 'libnnz10.so: cannot restore segment prot after reloc: Permission denied'.
The author reflects on the 18-month development journey of the 'awesome' window manager, from its origins as a personal project to its growing community.
Debunks common myths about the fsync() system call in Linux, explaining its importance for data durability and addressing performance concerns.
Explains the ext4 delayed allocation feature and the data loss risks for applications not using fsync(), addressing a recent Ubuntu bug.
Analyzes the write overhead of ext4 journaling on SSDs, comparing performance with and without a journal and using noatime.
Discusses the challenges of binary-only Linux device drivers, using EMC PowerPath as an example, and the move towards open-source alternatives.
A technical guide on aligning Linux filesystem partitions to SSD erase block boundaries for optimal performance, covering fdisk settings and sector alignment.
A 2009 article questioning the activity and relevance of local Linux User Groups (LUGs) in the internet age, asking for reader experiences.
Developer ports startup-notification library to XCB, submitting patches for XDG integration and potential use in the Awesome window manager.
A reflection on the philosophical conflict between idealism and pragmatism within the Debian project and the broader Free Software movement.
Analyzes Sun Microsystems' business struggles and potential acquisition, focusing on risks to its patent portfolio and the broader Linux/OSS community.
Article compares ext4 vs ext3 filesystem check (fsck) speeds, showing ext4 is significantly faster based on real-world laptop tests.
A developer's analysis of dictionary software for Japanese study, comparing features of Stardict and Epwing formats on Windows/Linux.
A developer shares their experience converting their laptop to use the ext4 filesystem, noting a minor bug and plans for wider testing.
A Nokia executive's controversial talk on DRM and open source highlights the need for better communication between corporations and the developer community.
Donald Knuth discusses his preference for Linux and critiques the shift to multi-core architecture, questioning its benefits for most software.
