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Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 355
Oct 13, 2025
The latest stable release of Immich brings a local alternative to Google Photos, impressing users with its auto-backup and ML features. A new open-source inkjet printer driven by Raspberry Pi aims for repairability and standard cartridges. Amazon unveils Vega OS, a Linux-based system for Fire TV that disallows sideloading, sparking debates on its impact on piracy and app support. The Home Assistant Voice Preview showcases new functionalities, though wake-word recognition remains a challenge. Exciting job opportunities at the Open Home Foundation highlight its growth!
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Self-Hosted Photos With Cloud-Like Search
- Immich provides a local, Google Photos–like experience with mobile apps and on-device ML search.
- Running it self-hosted trades cloud convenience for privacy and control while keeping strong search features.
Test And Backup Before Full Migration
- Test Immich with a subset of photos first to verify Docker and performance before full import.
- Keep backups and replicate datasets while you evaluate scalability and reliability.
Naming Faces For Local Search
- Joe trained Immich's face recognition by naming his face so he can search for himself.
- He compared this to Facebook-style tagging but noted the data stays local on his server.
