Robert Mustacchi, an Oxide colleague with a rich background in engineering, dives into holistic engineering and experiences porting KVM to SmartOS. He humorously reflects on workplace traditions, like the amusing 'Food for Money Friday' intern tradition. They discuss the significance of collaboration in tech, while shedding light on the serious Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Robert shares insights into UEFI complexities and the evolution of network interface cards, all while emphasizing the balance of detailed implementation with broader system design principles.

Robert Mustacchi, a key player in Oxide's Requests for Discussion (RFD) process, joins the conversation to share insights on how RFDs shape the company's communication and decision-making. They dive into the humorous intricacies of office politics and the evolution of documentation practices, contrasting Markdown and AsciiDoc. The importance of transparency in RFDs is emphasized, as well as their role in onboarding new team members. Plus, they tackle how documentation fosters knowledge sharing while addressing past decisions and innovations in technology.

Join experts George Cozma, Robert Mustacchi, Eric Aasen, and Nathanael Huffman as they dive into AMD's groundbreaking 5th generation EPYC processor, Turin. George, an insightful tech blogger, shares his analysis of the new architectures and their competitive advantages against Intel. The conversation covers advancements in power management, the innovative eSpy boot feature, and ongoing challenges in high-density PCB design. They also explore the significance of P4 programmability in networking, illustrating the dynamic evolution of server technologies.