From 9a962cd42f968b0acbb33cb876b4140206b876c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pranshu Sharma Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:01:31 +1000 Subject: Doing christos' changes that he didn't add to git --- blog/path-to-self-hosting.html | 25 ++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/blog/path-to-self-hosting.html b/blog/path-to-self-hosting.html index fbb8e90..46da2f1 100644 --- a/blog/path-to-self-hosting.html +++ b/blog/path-to-self-hosting.html @@ -16,21 +16,23 @@

Author: Christos, Pranshu

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The biggest disservice I've committed unto my friends (those - I successfully swayed over onto 'free software') is not - preaching the good word of 'self-hosting' - earlier. -

'Self-hosting' and 'free-software' go hand in hand -

I'm sure Linux users can in a moments notice list all the evil things Microsoft and Apple have done unto mankind but are content with services provided by Google, GitHub etc. +

+ The biggest disservice I've committed unto my friends, those + of which I successfully converted to 'free-software' is not + preaching the good word of 'self-hosting' - earlier. +

'Self-hosting' and 'free-software' go hand in hand

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+ I'm sure every Linux user can in a moments notice list away all the evil things Microsoft and Apple have done towards mankind and computing. While at the same time, coyly lowering their pitchforks for Google or any other service they rely on. Actually, the same rallying cry against Windows does somewhat transfer over into the realm of mail - albeit - is protonmail any better?

Now bauherren.ovh has it's own email server, matrix, searx instances

We even have our own mercurial and git server. +

And guess the best thing... it runs entirely on free-software :)

It's never been easier

There are a dime-a-dozen quality guides and even dedicated guides like landchad.net (PRANSHU: Only Mr Smith thing I will ever use) that have everything you need to start self-hosting. -

I'll admit it for some nicher things, like setting up an IRC chat bot, goodluck finding an up-to-date guide +

I'll admit it for some nicher things, like setting up an IRC chat bot, goodluck finding an up-to-date guide then again goodluck convincing your friend-circle to switch to IRC.

Why self host instead of using discord, gmail, github, etc...

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Simple — Your interests are not aligned with that of these for-profit companies. Every now and then, this simple fact manifests in @@ -46,9 +48,14 @@

Now, there are companies that are focused on making a change, for example Drew DeVault's sourcehut, and if you are willing - to pay for them you shoud[worth knowing this]. But if you are like me, and have + to pay for them you shoud[EDIT: AVOID DREW DEVAULT SOFTWARE]. But if you are like me, and have more time and less money, just self host already. - +

Amish

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This doesn't mean you need to take a vow of chastity when it comes to non-free software services. The point of self-hosting is not about being dogmatic, and moving away from all your friends. You are your own person. +

There has always been naysayers

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Naysayer's are nothing new. I'm sure you've ran into people who scoffed at or shut you down for using a 'free' operating system. +

One banner

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Ultimately, free-software and self-hosting can and should unite under one banner