#operating-systems
13 episodes
#2699: Inside Android's Binder: No HTTP Here
Android's internal APIs don't use HTTP. They use Binder — a kernel-level IPC mechanism that's faster, tighter, and completely opaque.
#2497: Tracing One Python Print Through 6 Abstraction Layers
What actually happens when you print "Hello" in Python? Six layers, 562 system calls, and a hardware-enforced kernel boundary.
#2372: Choosing the Right Sandbox for Your Threat Model
Explore the tools and methods for creating secure, isolated environments to test malware, browse privately, and protect sensitive systems.
#2359: When the Sandbox Doesn't Fit: Sysadmins Using a Dev Tool
Discover why Claude Code excels as a sysadmin tool despite being designed for developers — and the challenges that come with it.
#2099: One Pi, Two Screens: The Isolation Playbook
Stop your dashboard and Kodi from fighting over the same screen. Here’s how to split one Pi into two reliable workspaces.
#2079: The Geopolitics of Grey Boxes
Why factories still run on ladder logic, VxWorks, and rugged grey boxes instead of cloud servers.
#1732: Why AI Agents Need an Operating System
AIOS aims to be the Linux for AI agents, managing memory, scheduling, and tools in one open-source kernel.
#1612: The End of Apps: Why Agents Are Replacing Your Desktop
Is the era of the app over? Explore how AI agents are transforming operating systems from static tools into proactive digital partners.
#1075: The Great Kernel Shift: Why Linux is Embracing Rust
Discover why the Linux kernel is adopting Rust and how this shift aims to eliminate 70% of the digital world's security vulnerabilities.
#730: The Hidden Language Barrier Between Your Phone and Laptop
Why can’t you just "copy and paste" software between devices? Explore the hidden language of CPU architectures like x86 and ARM.
#729: The Surprising Family Tree of Modern Operating Systems
Why does Linux rule servers while Windows dominates the desktop? Explore the architectural DNA and kernel designs of the world's most popular OSs.
#689: The Secret Life of Webhooks: How "Always On" Costs Nothing
Ever wonder how webhooks stay "always on" without costing a fortune? Herman and Corn dive into the kernel magic of sockets and interrupts.
#492: Beyond the Folder: The Quest for a Graph-Based OS
Why are we still using 1970s folders? Explore how graph structures and associative memory are finally challenging the traditional file system.