https://markgates.dev/ Personal writing on Linux, open source, and technology. en-US Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://markgates.dev/blog/why-codewalkers/ https://markgates.dev/blog/why-codewalkers/ I publish tutorials and industry notes at CodeWalkers because the site has editors, house rules, and readers who want the craft spelled out. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://markgates.dev/blog/2017-book/ https://markgates.dev/blog/2017-book/ The paperback still sits on my desk because it framed control questions I still ask before I trust a stack with data. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://markgates.dev/blog/systems-books/ https://markgates.dev/blog/systems-books/ Brooks, Karwin, Kleppmann, Feathers, and Martin. Books I still go back to. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://markgates.dev/blog/local-open-models/ https://markgates.dev/blog/local-open-models/ You do not need a rack of GPUs to learn what local inference feels like. Start with the machine on your desk. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://markgates.dev/blog/boring-linux-daily-driver/ https://markgates.dev/blog/boring-linux-daily-driver/ Flashy distros come and go. A plain setup that survives upgrades is worth more than another rice screenshot. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT