Published Jul 8, 2022

Oxide builds servers (as they should be)

Join Bryan Cantrill, co-founder and CTO of Oxide Computer, as he shares Oxide's groundbreaking journey in redefining server technology through seamless hardware-software integration, open-source collaboration, and the creation of the Hubris operating system, all while navigating the challenges of securing visionary venture capital.
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  • Integration

    Bryan Cantrill, co-founder and CTO of Oxide Computer, emphasizes the importance of integrating hardware and software to create efficient systems. He believes that successful companies like Apple and Tesla have achieved this synergy by respecting both domains and working collaboratively. "The physical world is analog. Digital is a lie that we tell ourselves," Bryan states, highlighting the complexity of this integration 1. Despite the challenges, Oxide is committed to this approach, aiming to build servers that redefine industry standards 2.

       

    Open Source

    Oxide's commitment to open source is a cornerstone of their philosophy, as Bryan Cantrill explains. He argues that open source acts as the printing press for software, enabling widespread innovation and collaboration. "For software, open source is the printing press," Bryan asserts, underscoring its transformative impact 3. Oxide's approach diverges from companies like Apple, as they prioritize transparency and openness in their systems 4.

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