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Drew Leighton
Software engineer and blogger who built a home cloud server and wrote about self-hosting, describing his hardware, software stack, and visions for community-hosted infrastructure.
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Dec 3, 2025
• 54min
Don’t Do It Yourself
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In a fascinating discussion with Drew Leighton, a software engineer and blogger passionate about self-hosting, they dive into the complexities of building a home cloud server. Drew shares his frustrations with digital content ownership after a Kindle change prompted him to regain control by creating his own infrastructure. He explores open-source tools, the nuances of maintaining a personal server, and his vision for community-hosted public cloud services. Together, they reflect on the potential for a more communal and trustworthy internet.
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