Notes on software,
and being human.
I’m André Machado, a software engineer in Lisbon. This is my space for open source, technology, philosophy, and the questions in between.
Recent writing
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Inside the PlayStation 2 and the Beauty of Sony Design
A deeper look at PlayStation 2 internals, from the Emotion Engine and vector units to graphics, audio, and system software.
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Freelancing in a Fast-Moving World: Virtues, Problems, and an Open Source Journey
A candid look at the freedom and friction of freelancing in a rapidly changing tech landscape, and how learning open source since 2016 shaped my craft.
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The Greco-Roman Legacy We Still Live By
A tour of how Greek and Roman culture shaped modern society through democracy, law, education, art, and the design of public life.
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RISC V Keeps the Flame Alive
An epic reflection on the state of RISC V and its fearless coexistence with dominant x86 64 and ARM64 architectures.
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The Hidden Mysteries and History of Stonehenge
An exploration of the enduring mysteries, myths, and archaeological discoveries surrounding Stonehenge, from its prehistoric origins to its place in modern imagination.
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Birth of Linux: Linus Torvalds and the First Kernel Collaborators
Tracing how Linus Torvalds created Linux in 1991 and how the earliest collaborators shaped the young kernel project into a global open source effort.