commit 1dc5a350dd6d50cc0c5f21857313c583e0e97d5a
parent 2bc692c108f601b53ae6713e68aca262267ca585
Author: Luke Willis <lukejw@loquat.dev>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:54:56 -0400
Write some more
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6 files changed, 122 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)
diff --git a/grug.scm b/grug.scm
@@ -35,7 +35,11 @@
(nav
,(link "Home" "/")
,(hspan " | ")
- ,(link "About" "/about.html")
+ ,(link "Services" "/services.html")
+ ,(hspan " | ")
+ ,(link "Examples" "/examples.html")
+ ,(hspan " | ")
+ ,(link "FAQ" "/faq.html")
,(hspan " | ")
,(link "Contact" "/contact.html"))
(hr (@ (class "hidden")))
diff --git a/pages/about.md b/pages/about.md
@@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
-`((title . "About") (subtitle . "What is this, anyway?"));`
-## TL;DR
-I want to help people make their technology serve them, rather than the other
-way around. Technology "in the world, not of the world".
-
-## The Idea
-As a Christian, there is this idea of being "in the world, not of the
-world". In a world dominated by proprietary technology outside of the user's
-control, we could really use technology that is "in the world, not of the
-world". We still need it to interact with the world (in most people's opinion)
-but that doesn't mean that we can't strike a balance. I'd like to help people do
-that, without them needed to become nerds like me.
-
-## Me
-This website is still a work in progress, but you can find out more about me at
-https://www.loquat.dev/
diff --git a/pages/examples.md b/pages/examples.md
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+`((title . "Examples") (subtitle . "Tangible, practical usages"));`
+Coming soon!
diff --git a/pages/faq.md b/pages/faq.md
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+`((title . "FAQ") (subtitle . "Frequently asked questions"));`
+Coming soon!
diff --git a/pages/index.md b/pages/index.md
@@ -1,7 +1,112 @@
`((title . "Home") (subtitle . "Technology in the world, not of the world"));`
-We live in a world full of technology. This technology is often out of your
-control. You might 'own' a computer of some kind, but you don't control what it
-does. The underlying systems and components used to make your laptop or your
-phone work are managed by a company, making every action with technology
-dependent on someone (or something) else. This is how a 'normal' user interacts
-with their technology.
+# Custom Operating Systems and Computer Restoration
+If you have difficulties using Windows or MacOS on your computer, or if you're
+looking for something new, I can help build a custom alternative for you. I help
+make your technology in the world, but not of the world.
+
+## What?
+
+Any given operating system is simply a collection of moving parts layered on top
+of a core program called the 'kernel'. While most modern operating systems are
+distributed as complete packages (with the ability to install 'apps'), this is
+what they really are deep down. It is possible to build your own 'operating
+system' using a kernel and programs of your choice, although this is normally
+done only by IT folks and nerds like me.
+
+## Why?
+There are a variety of benefits to doing this.
+
+1. Performance
+
+Any given custom operating system is usually more performant. Most contemporary
+operating systems are designed to cover every possible use case. This usually
+leads to them including many features or programs that most users never even
+touch. In contrast, custom operating systems only run programs explicity
+selected for specific purposes. Logically, this means that the machine running
+the operating system will have more resources available for new programs. Having
+less programs running also means less problems or bugs in your operating system.
+Less programs running means less opportunity for things to break. The fewer cars
+on a road, the less likely an accident is going to happen. It's the same logic.
+My personal custom operating system (with many features added) uses less than 1G
+of RAM at idle and generally never goes past 1% CPU usage unless I'm doing
+something that requires a lot of resources (like compiling software or
+training an AI model).
+
+2. Customization
+
+This is simple. If the operating system is constructed from the kernel up, you
+have total control over every aspect of the system. You make anything do or look
+like whatever you want. This is huge for productivity and accessibility. You can
+make an operating system controlled entirely by your keyboard, or you can make
+the interface so simple a second-century grandmother could use it. The sky is
+really this limit here. If you want to see some of my personal setups, you can
+check them out on the [examples](/examples.html) page.
+
+3. Support
+
+If your operating system is build from the ground up, almost any device can be
+supported. Because it's made of different parts, you can graft in any custom
+drivers that you need to get a device to run. If you want an idea of how far you
+can go with this, I managed to boot a custom operating system on my Nokia 2780
+Flip (a new-ish flip phone). There are some proprietary devices where this can
+be difficult, but the older the device is, the more likely it has been reverse
+engineered and had the parts built by someone. Your device will never go 'out
+of support' (looking at you, Windows) because you only need the one part to get
+the rest of the parts to work, regardless of how new they are. To give another
+example, my wifi adapter on my old machine did was not supported. I compiled a
+custom driver for it, and every other software part was able to be updated to
+the latest version. It's really great.
+
+## Why not?
+These are all pretty great, but there are a couple cons:
+
+1. *YOU* have to set it up
+
+There's no magic clicky-click installer. You have to actually put the parts
+together yourself. It's like building a car (albeit much easier).
+
+2. *YOU* have to change
+
+Some apps just won't work on other operating systems. If a game or program you
+need is Windows-only, although there are workarounds, your use of it will be
+limited. There are alternative software solutions for everything, but you have
+to be open to trying them.
+
+## Where I come in
+This stuff is great, but most people don't have the free time to spend years
+learning how to put all this stuff together. If you do, that's great - I
+encourage you to learn how to do this for yourself. But years of experience are
+really a requirement to do anything like this. That's where I come in. I want to
+help you break free of the restrictions and problems that your current system
+has. I'll work with you to design and put together a totally custom operating
+system for your needs. I do charge some money. That's the only downside to
+having me do it for you. I'm not trying to control you or impose anything on
+you, though. I will help you understand how your new system works, and you won't
+need to rely on me to keep it in service. The software model that I use is
+totally independent from me - I could die or go out of business and your
+computer can still update. It's based off of open-source software, so as long as
+nerds like me are still on the planet, your software will stay in service for no
+extra cost.
+
+## I'm sold!
+[Contact me](/contact.html) and we can talk. I'm looking forward to working with
+you.
+
+## I'm not sold (yet)
+I don't charge anything for extended communication. If you want help or have
+questions, you can [contact me](/contact.html) and I'll do my best to help.
+
+## Ethos
+Christians are called to be in the world, but not of the world. We live in a
+where we don't make the rules, but that doesn't mean we have to live like everyone
+everyone else. We still have to interface with the world, but we can do it in
+our own way. We shouldn't give control of that up to people who don't care about
+our values. I think the same thing should apply to technology. The name of this
+business, 'MonasTech', was inspired by the great monastics of the early Church.
+They went to great lengths to forsake the world and follow the commandments of
+Christ. I'd like to forsake the world's rules as well, and I don't want my
+devices to be an exception to that. I choose to conform my devices to my own
+rules, and not accept what companies or corporations want me to do or see. I
+think a lot of people have this same sentiment but don't know what to do about
+it. I know a lot about technology and that's helped me to achieve this goal. I
+want to help others do that same.
diff --git a/pages/services.md b/pages/services.md
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+`((title . "Services") (subtitle . "What I can do for you"))
+Coming soon!
