Linux as the new developer default at 37signals - In my early days working in VFX (~2005), the default Desktop was Linux for both developers and artists. There was some Mac and Windows, but mostly everyone lived (and loved!) Linux especially because we had created tons of cool specialised tools and integrations that made collaborating really smooth. Awesome to see this is happening in software companies. world.hey.com #

A root-server at the Internet’s core lost touch with its peers. We still don’t know why. - Trouble at mill? Glitch in the internet base layer. Somewhat interesting turn of events. Probably nothing to worry about, but maybe worth knowing about. arstechnica.com #

How do layer 2s really differ from execution sharding? - Turns out they are virtually the exact same thing from a technical perspective. Pretty good high level view from Vitalik about the main scaling techniques. vitalik.eth.limo #

Italy, Slovenia, Croatia: New train line offers ready-made rail adventure for as little as €8 - 3 countries in central and easter europe for 8 euros! Would love to do some travel in the baltics, a region of the world I've barely explored. euronews.com #

Life in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Great writeup by Flavio Massignan of his experience living in Bishkek while volunteering organizing a nomadic art camp and workshops. ionlytakepics.substack.com #