Mark GatesPersonal siteSystems, local models, inspectable software
I write about local models, inspectable software, and the systems that run them. This is a personal site, separate from my day job.
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All postsWhy I write for CodeWalkers
I publish tutorials and industry notes at CodeWalkers, where an editor reviews the steps.
The 2017 book I still keep
I keep the 2017 book because it framed custody questions I still ask before I trust a stack I cannot inspect or run locally.
Systems books I still use
I still open these books when I have to reason about a system I can inspect and run locally.
What you'll find here
- Local models: useful models on hardware you already own.
- Inspectable software: open source, privacy, and stacks you can read.
- Systems: Linux daily drivers, distros, and keeping a machine yours.