LINUX Unplugged 617: The Disposable Server
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Jun 1, 2025 The hosts dive into the world of disposable servers, sharing their personal setups and rating each other's creations. Listeners are challenged to participate in a fun TUI competition while exploring the intricacies of self-hosting and Docker usage. They share amusing tales of temporary media servers set up with tools like Podman and Nix. A lively debate ensues over containerization solutions for Jellyfin, plus a shift to a Gnome workflow highlights customization opportunities. The importance of tech transitions and audience collaboration is also celebrated.
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Participate in TUI Challenge
- Join the upcoming Terminal User Interface (TUI) Challenge using only terminal apps for 7 days. - Track your progress with the scoreboard and share solutions for points and community engagement.
Live NextCloud Upgrade Success
- Chris and Wes live-upgraded their production NextCloud server on air. - The process was smooth, with upgrades completing automatically and no manual intervention needed.
Disposable Servers Solve Media Sharing
- Sharing media with friends via Jellyfin is challenging without exposing servers to public internet or VPNs. - Disposable servers that mount persistent remote storage solve upload and security problems while enabling easy sharing.