Embracing Omachi: A Journey to Customized Linux

In this bonus episode of REWORK, 37signals' co-founder and CTO David Heinemeier Hansson shares his exploration into Linux, development of Omarchy, and the company's decision to go all-in.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:43 – David's exploration into Linux and development of Omarchy
• 04:27 – How Omarchy is different, Hyprland, and tiling windows managers
• 11:05 – The joy and excitement in exploring something new
• 13:14 – The recent announcement David shared with the 37signals' team regarding Linux and Omarchy
• 21:20 – Why it's important for the team to be all-in on Omarchy
• 24:14 – Tips for overcoming the challenge of transitioning to Linux
• 28:20 – What this new system means for Omakub
• 30:24 – David's responds a few negative comments on X about the company's decision
• 34:25 – 37signals is releasing a new podcast later this year

Links and Resources:

• The company's internal announcement about moving to Omarchy 
• Record or upload a video question for Jason and David
• Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com
• Books by 37signals
• HEY World | HEY
• REWORK podcast merch
• The REWORK podcast
• The Rework Podcast on YouTube
• The 37signals Dev Blog
• 37signals on YouTube
• @37signals on X