REWORK BONUS EPISODE: 37signals is moving to Omarchy
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Aug 8, 2025 
David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder and CTO of 37signals, dives into his exciting exploration of Linux and the creation of Omarchy. He discusses how this shift transforms their development environment and the aesthetic joys of using a Tiling Window Manager. David also candidly shares the challenges of moving from Mac to Linux, emphasizing patience in overcoming hurdles. Additionally, he touches on the strategic decision to adopt Omarchy, addressing team concerns and the fostering of a collaborative community, all while teasing an upcoming podcast.
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From Ubuntu To Omachi
- David switched to Linux after trying Ubuntu and built Omacube to add developer tooling.
- He later rebuilt his ideal setup on Arch plus Hyperland and packaged it as Omachi.
Tiling Windows Rethinks Workflow
- Hyperland's tiling model auto-arranges windows into grids and removes constant mouse juggling.
- David finds the result faster, more organized, and aesthetically superior for developer workflows.
First-Time Contributor Surprise
- A new Omachi user submitted his first-ever open-source pull request to tweak the project.
- David used this as proof that Linux invites personal tailoring and can draw people into open source.