Theodore Ts’o — Linux kernel developer and technologist writing about Linux, filesystems, open source, and the broader impact of technology on society.
51 articles from this blog
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.
