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Rainer Gerhards

Creator of rsyslog, founder and engineering lead. I have worked close to systems since 1983 and keep notes on open source, engineering practice, AI-assisted work, space, and the rest of a life in technology.

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Published across 2003–2026.

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  1. Liblognorm will get even faster – and so will rsyslog!
  2. AI codegen is growing up. So are the price tags.
  3. Adding Project Policy Checks to CI
  4. Why we are Looking at Post-Quantum Cryptography Now
  5. The “Kampfbegriff” That Isn’t: Making Digital Sovereignty Less Scary and More Sensible
  6. AI slop. AI is hype. AI will replace us all.
  7. Rsyslog is moving fast – let’s make sure everyone keeps up!
  8. AI Slop – or Human Laziness?
  9. How a Missing Windows Feature in 1995 Led to WinSyslog and rsyslog | 30 Year Throwback
  10. Using Local AI Review to Save CI Time, Money, and Nerves