Self-Hosted 141: Eats, Shoots & Leaves
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Jan 24, 2025 In this enlightening conversation, Alex Tran, a key figure behind Immich, shares an update on their innovative self-hosted photo backup solution. He dives into the evolution of personal projects into professional open-source initiatives, emphasizing community collaboration and user feedback. The discussion also touches on the importance of optimizing digital management tools while navigating the challenges of sustaining open-source projects. Perfect for tech enthusiasts eager to dive into the future of self-hosting!
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Netdata's Monetization Strategy
- Netdata now limits local dashboards to five nodes, pushing users towards their cloud product.
- This monetization strategy mirrors VMware's approach, potentially hindering wider adoption.
Simplify Your Digital Life with Tiny Feed
- Simplify your digital life with Tiny Feed, a command-line tool for generating static HTML from RSS feeds.
- Create a personalized dashboard with pre-selected information sources to avoid social media overload.
Community RSS Starter Packs
- Create community RSS starter packs for specific interests like self-hosting.
- Combine these with Tiny Feed to offer curated, simplified information access.