DrunkLeen
Tim Berners-Lee invented the web, refused to patent it, and gave it to everyone. Now he's watching what it became — and he's worried. This is an honest look at his book: what he gets right, where his idealism falls short, and why every developer should read it anyway.
In this post, we examine the growing divide between Microsoft’s increasingly restrictive Windows ecosystem and Valve’s open, user-focused approach with Linux and SteamOS. We explain how Windows is turning core tools into monetized, cloud-dependent products, while Valve invests in open technologies that give users freedom and control. We highlight how Linux is rising not just because it’s improving, but because the alternatives are becoming more limiting. Ultimately, the post frames the future of the desktop as a choice between control and freedom.
In this post, I explain why I decided to degooglize my life. Because I care about my privacy and want real ownership of my data, I gradually replaced Google services with my own self-hosted tools like Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and MailWizz, all running on a Raspberry Pi 5. The process was time-consuming and not always as convenient as Google, but now I feel much more in control and far more independent. I also encourage anyone who wants to do the same to start small and take it step by step.