Mounting Remote Disks Over Plain HTTP: Contributing to fs-relay
A reflection on 20 years of Linux network mounts, why Muayyad Alsadi's fs-relay beats s3fs and NFS by 10x, and the upstream work on SQLite locking and v0.2.0.
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About Jad - Technology Blogger from the Middle East
Learn about Jad, a technology blogger from the Middle East with a passion for AI, decolonization, and the human impact of technology. Exploring the intersection of tech and society since the early 2000s.
Base Middle East
Focus Technology, culture, open systems
Format Essays, field notes, archives
Editorial Note
Welcome to jadmadi.net! I’m Jad, a blogger from the Middle East with a lifelong fascination for technology and its impact on our lives. My journey in the digital world began in the early 2000s, those halcyon days of dial-up connections, GeoCities, Mandrake Linux, Tcl, and Blogspot.
Back then, blogging was more than just a trend; it was a personal exploration, a space to share experiences, insights, and a passion for the emerging world of open-source software and Linux.
After a long hiatus, I’m returning to the blogging scene with renewed zeal. I want to engage in meaningful conversations about the profound changes reshaping our world.
While I’ve always been fascinated by technology, I’m also deeply aware of its potential for both good and harm. I’m committed to using my voice to advocate for a more just, inclusive, and equitable world where technology serves humanity.
Join me on this journey as we explore the intersection of technology, decolonization, and the human journey.
I’m always eager to hear from you! Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, or share your thoughts.
Archive
Recent writing
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When the Hard Languages Stopped Being Hard
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SynthID Goes Public: Inside synthid.com and the New Frontier of AI Watermarking
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My MCP Stack: How I Run My Own Agent Tools
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