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For the record. I am the lead engineer on Cloudflare OS (and Cloudflare Workers). I am also the creator of Sandstorm.io. And I'm the one calling it a success

by kentonv 2mo ago

For the record. I am the lead engineer on Cloudflare OS (and Cloudflare Workers). I am also the creator of Sandstorm.io. And I'm the one calling it a successor. Wasn't some marketing decision -- that's directly from me. Honestly really interested to know why you feel this isn't accurate. FWIW, I didn't choose the name Cloudflare OS -- but I did frequently describe Sandstorm as being an OS, back in the day. Sure, it layers on top of Linux, but it's an environment where you install apps and run them, with the platform managing the execution environment, permissions, resource management, etc. That's sort of what an OS does. Cloudflare OS does all that as well.

keeda 2mo ago
Awww, I was hoping GP would respond before they realized who they were responding to, could have been a classic exchange in the vein of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079
- fragmede 2mo ago
  If you go up a level and read the other parts of that discussion, it's quite rewarding.
- Brian_K_White 2mo ago
  "Whoever did write this doesn't know the first thing about Kurt Vonnegut!"
giancarlostoro 2mo ago
I didn't know about Sandstorm, but you might have an easier way conveying this by stating "Created and inspired by Sandstorm.io and its creator." I think the "inspired by" remark is easier for most to understand, and it sells it more if you point out that you're its author. As for the name, yeah, not really a fan as I noted above.
- kentonv 2mo ago
  FWIW none of Cloudflare's marketing material mentions the Sandstorm connection, it was something I said in personal tweets: https://x.com/KentonVarda/status/2084990137180590572 https://x.com/KentonVarda/status/2084990137180590572
mnutt 2mo ago
Heh, from earlier this year: https://sandstorm.zulipchat.com/user_uploads/70121/TaTwcgiUEsaGKcvpc_2SapxA/sandstorm-os.mp4 https://sandstorm.zulipchat.com/user_uploads/70121/TaTwcgiUE...

by kentonv 2mo ago

keeda 2mo ago

Awww, I was hoping GP would respond before they realized who they were responding to, could have been a classic exchange in the vein of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079

fragmede 2mo ago
If you go up a level and read the other parts of that discussion, it's quite rewarding.
Brian_K_White 2mo ago
"Whoever did write this doesn't know the first thing about Kurt Vonnegut!"

giancarlostoro 2mo ago

I didn't know about Sandstorm, but you might have an easier way conveying this by stating "Created and inspired by Sandstorm.io and its creator." I think the "inspired by" remark is easier for most to understand, and it sells it more if you point out that you're its author. As for the name, yeah, not really a fan as I noted above.

kentonv 2mo ago
FWIW none of Cloudflare's marketing material mentions the Sandstorm connection, it was something I said in personal tweets: https://x.com/KentonVarda/status/2084990137180590572 https://x.com/KentonVarda/status/2084990137180590572

mnutt 2mo ago

Heh, from earlier this year: https://sandstorm.zulipchat.com/user_uploads/70121/TaTwcgiUEsaGKcvpc_2SapxA/sandstorm-os.mp4 https://sandstorm.zulipchat.com/user_uploads/70121/TaTwcgiUE...