The early development history of the online game SubSpace, from its 1995 inception to its troubled 1998 retail release.
A developer simplifies a Kerberos config parser into a single C file for e2fsck, discussing the need for small, efficient code vs. bloatware.
A technical guide explaining the PCAP file format for logging network packets, including header structures and packet data layout.
A developer discovers a surprising Y2K-related bug in Solaris 9's strptime function, causing incorrect year parsing years after the Y2K scare.
A satirical look at the ideological debates within Debian and the FSF over kernel firmware licensing, framed as a Monty Python skit.
A comparison of the Ottawa Linux Symposium (OLS) and Usenix conferences, focusing on paper quality, attendee energy, and relevance to Linux/OSS development.
An analysis of cultural and governance issues within the Debian project, questioning its functionality and suggesting a potential fork.
A tech blogger discusses retiring a vulnerable Nokia 6310i phone due to bluesnarfing and seeks a secure GSM replacement with specific features.
Explains the eight common but false assumptions developers make when building distributed systems, leading to major issues.
A satirical look at Microsoft's early 2000s patch management, highlighting repetitive cycles of security patches fixing previous patches.
A 2003 review of Vonage IP telephony service, covering features, portability, security concerns, and practical setup tips.
A developer's critique of Microsoft Windows, comparing its lack of diagnostic tools to the transparency and control offered by Unix/Linux systems.
A developer's update on teaching a Linux kernel class, organizing IETF work, and planning the Linux Kernel Summit while attending a conference.
A 2002 article critiques the music industry's surprise at zip files being used to share albums online, highlighting their technological disconnect.
A developer's first blog post reflecting on starting a public journal, work-life balance, and upcoming tech conference talks.
A developer's guide comparing VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA, highlighting VS Code's features and providing steps for a seamless transition.
A developer shares his personal recommendations for computer gear, office equipment, and podcasting tools that he uses daily.
A software engineer and DevOps architect shares his passion for technology, open-source projects, and self-hosted services.
Jeroen Reijn, an AWS Community Builder and Solutions Architect, shares his expertise in cloud-native development, Java, and public speaking engagements.
A list of past tech conference talks and presentations by the author, covering Java, cloud platforms, serverless, and software architecture.
