Fortunately, @voron 's site on snac themes still has this screenshot, which I'm happy to share.
This response from the author of snac motivated me to continue, study, and appreciate this fantastic software for the Fediverse.
Snac is an example of true internet democracy: it runs everywhere and allows anyone to have their own autonomous, personal space in the Fediverse.
"Don't despair or quit", says an author who cares. And the Fediverse cares about them.
For today's #ThankYouTuesday, I want to thank grunfink - @grunfink - for the excellent work they do, quietly and with passion. I suggest that if you think snac is a good idea and you have the means, you offer them at least a coffee.
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I think it's time to write an #introduction for this account as well!
I'm Stefano Marinelli, Barista of the illumos Cafe and the BSD Cafe. I'm a technology and open source enthusiast, a strong advocate for #OwnYourData, and against computer monoculture, even when it comes to open source solutions.
I've been active in the #Fediverse for years and am a firm believer in it. I decided to found this Cafe to bring the positive spirit of the BSD Cafe to curious and passionate users of #illumos based operating systems (#OmniOS, #SmartOS, #Tribblix, #OpenIndiana, etc.).
I'll mainly use this account for content related to this instance and illumos-based operating systems, while my account at the BSD Cafe - @stefano@bsd.cafe - remains my primary one.
For more information about the illumos Cafe, you can read the introductory post here: https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
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Introducing the illumos Cafe: Another Cozy Corner for OS Diversity
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #bhyve #community #data #fediverse #illumos #ownyourdata #server #social #web #zfs
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #bhyve #community #data #fediverse #illumos #ownyourdata #server #social #web #zfs
Introducing the illumos Cafe: Another Cozy Corner for OS Diversity
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #bhyve #community #data #fediverse #illumos #ownyourdata #server #social #web #zfs
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #bhyve #community #data #fediverse #illumos #ownyourdata #server #social #web #zfs
I think it's time to write an #introduction for this account as well!
I'm Stefano Marinelli, Barista of the illumos Cafe and the BSD Cafe. I'm a technology and open source enthusiast, a strong advocate for #OwnYourData, and against computer monoculture, even when it comes to open source solutions.
I've been active in the #Fediverse for years and am a firm believer in it. I decided to found this Cafe to bring the positive spirit of the BSD Cafe to curious and passionate users of #illumos based operating systems (#OmniOS, #SmartOS, #Tribblix, #OpenIndiana, etc.).
I'll mainly use this account for content related to this instance and illumos-based operating systems, while my account at the BSD Cafe - @stefano@bsd.cafe - remains my primary one.
For more information about the illumos Cafe, you can read the introductory post here: https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/
I did something crazy - and it works.
And I think in the next few days, I'll also do the crazy thing of making it public. I think some people will like it.
Because - I'll say it again - I'm always against monocultures.
Stay tuned!
This morning, I was on a call. The client is a sharp individual and tends to be trusting. However, due to current data retention regulations, their superiors have pushed them to evaluate different solutions.
On the other side of the call was a friendly and polite person, recommending they embrace their services, all based on SaaS solutions from major players.
I expressed some reservations: the client has always been concerned about their data. But the responses were always reassuring about the professionalism, etc., of these major players. Besides, "if they're market leaders, there must be a reason". I remained silent. He noticed and asked me, "I know for you 'DIY' solution 'fans' this isn't the ideal solution, but there are many advantages, such as..." and he started again. The "DIY" part didn't sit right with me. He was polite, not aggressive, so all was fine. But, in the end... "And let's not even start talking about privacy – ultimately, let's be clear, they know everything anyway, and none of us, I hope, have anything to hide, right?"
Provoked, I put on my best smile and said, "Of course, I suppose so. Do you personally use these services?" Convinced he had won me over, he replied, "Of course, for all my data and communications. As I told you, I trust them and have nothing to hide!"
I asked him, "Excellent, that's good. After all, what does XXX care what you ate last night, or if you saw friends last week, or where you're going on vacation?" He nodded again, satisfied. I asked, "How much did you earn this month?" His smile froze. Obviously, he didn't answer. "What kind of medical conditions do you have? Have you had problems with the law?" Silence. "Don't tell me you've never had a disagreement with your boss – what do you really think of them? Oh, by the way, what about politics?". He was speechless and replied, "Well, but what does that have to do with our discussion?"
Me: "Excuse me, nothing. It was just to say that, perhaps, we all have a private sphere. Imagine when the data is of the client's type..."
He smiled and resumed his speech as if nothing had happened. The client understood and messaged me privately, telling me to let him finish as he had already grasped the situation. That was my goal.
The client manages highly personal data that, currently, is locked down on machines inaccessible except via LAN. Even within the LAN, VPN access is required. The only exposed data is pushed out by an internal process that prepares and exposes it, after careful review, "pushing" it to a public server.
Now it will be up to him to explain to his superiors why the current setup is more secure than a renowned, highly advertised, and 'smiling' public cloud, but I'm sure he'll be able to do it.
I'm not against these services, but please don't try to convince me they're necessarily managed better than well-thought-out solutions, or that our privacy will be preserved. That's just not the case.
A relaxing walk was the reward I gave myself.
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Make Your Own Backup System – Part 2: Forging the FreeBSD Backup Stronghold
Make Your Own Backup System – Part 2: Forging the FreeBSD Backup Stronghold
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Make Your Own Backup System – Part 2: Forging the FreeBSD Backup Stronghold
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/07/29/make-your-own-backup-system-part-2-forging-the-freebsd-backup-stronghold/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #backup #bhyve #borg #data #filesystems #freebsd #jail #ownyourdata #proxmox #series #server #snapshots #sysadmin #tutorial #virtualization #vps #zfs
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/07/29/make-your-own-backup-system-part-2-forging-the-freebsd-backup-stronghold/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #backup #bhyve #borg #data #filesystems #freebsd #jail #ownyourdata #proxmox #series #server #snapshots #sysadmin #tutorial #virtualization #vps #zfs
Make Your Own Backup System – Part 2: Forging the FreeBSD Backup Stronghold
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/07/29/make-your-own-backup-system-part-2-forging-the-freebsd-backup-stronghold/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #backup #bhyve #borg #data #filesystems #freebsd #jail #ownyourdata #proxmox #series #server #snapshots #sysadmin #tutorial #virtualization #vps #zfs
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/07/29/make-your-own-backup-system-part-2-forging-the-freebsd-backup-stronghold/
#ITNotes #NoteHUB #backup #bhyve #borg #data #filesystems #freebsd #jail #ownyourdata #proxmox #series #server #snapshots #sysadmin #tutorial #virtualization #vps #zfs
At EuroBSDCon 2025 in Zagreb: "Liberating the social web using *BSD" by Jeroen - @h3artbl33d - and Stefano Marinelli, see https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/talk/PJJLFV/
Schedule at https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/schedule/
To register https://2025.eurobsdcon.org/registration.html
#EuroBSDCon#EBC25#BSDCafe#FreeBSD#NetBSD#OpenBSD#Networking#BSDCafe#RunBSD#Mastodon#Fediverse#OwnYourData#Security#Networking#Community
Installing Mastodon inside a FreeBSD jail: A Comprehensive Guide
Updated for Mastodon 4.4
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2022/11/23/installing-mastodon-on-a-freebsd-jail/
By the way, I'm having fun looking at some uptime data. Here's some:
%up 99.996 | since Wed Nov 22 10:51:03 2023
%up 99.998 | since Fri Jul 29 09:35:57 2022
%up 99.999 | since Wed Apr 6 14:48:49 2022
%up 99.931 | since Thu Sep 7 08:48:55 2023
%up 99.989 | since Sun Mar 20 18:06:40 2022
%up 99.994 | since Thu Dec 9 17:10:22 2021
In other words, they were only offline for updates that needed a reboot.
These are all leased production servers located in Europe, running FreeBSD with jails and VMs.
No need for Kubernetes or the cloud to get great uptime!
Michael Dexter
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WordPress on FreeBSD with BastilleBSD: A Secure Alternative to Linux/Docker
Tired of the Linux/Docker “monoculture” for WordPress? This article guides you step-by-step through the secure installation of WordPress on FreeBSD using @BastilleBSD
Discover how jail separation, performance, and the versatility of ZFS offer a more robust and easily manageable environment, far from common vulnerabilities often linked to poorly maintained plugins. Get ready to make your site more secure and reliable.
#BSDJournal #FreeBSD #RunBSD #Wordpress #OwnYourData #Hosting #IT #SysAdmin