So I found a 4 GB RAM / 40 GB storage VPS for just USD 10.99/year (!) recently.

It's from George Datacenter, which I had never heard about before. I looked it up and found a few negative reviews but nothing that suggested it was an actual scam, so I decided to give it a try considering the absurdly low price and the fact the complaints were all from a long time ago.

So far it's been smooth. Apparently you can load custom ISOs (I haven't tried, but the UI is there) and there is toggleable VNC access.

I'm curious if anyone has any experience to share about this provider?

Also, the offer is still up if you are interested:

https://www.georgedatacenter.com/promo.php

#vps #hosting #selfhosting #datacenters #sysadmin

So I found a 4 GB RAM / 40 GB storage VPS for just USD 10.99/year (!) recently.

It's from George Datacenter, which I had never heard about before. I looked it up and found a few negative reviews but nothing that suggested it was an actual scam, so I decided to give it a try considering the absurdly low price and the fact the complaints were all from a long time ago.

So far it's been smooth. Apparently you can load custom ISOs (I haven't tried, but the UI is there) and there is toggleable VNC access.

I'm curious if anyone has any experience to share about this provider?

Also, the offer is still up if you are interested:

https://www.georgedatacenter.com/promo.php

#vps #hosting #selfhosting #datacenters #sysadmin

It seems to be quite convenient that google flags immich.app site as dangerous, since immich is an environment in which you can host your own photographs in a safe manner without Google.

#Immich #app #self #hosting #technology #OpenSource #programming #Linux #photographs #Google #Malicious

https://immich.app/blog/google-flags-immich-as-dangerous

Funny how some admins get their website on shared hosting, put it behind Cloudflare, but leave MX hostname exposed directly.

Every folk who has dealt with hosting control panels knows that 99% of such domains will have both e-mail and web server on the same host

It is easier to run e-mail servers with control panels on each node than build e-mail cluster separate from web servers - that's just how shared hosting usually is.

Cloudflare must have brilliant marketing so that people fall for it

#hosting #sysadmin #serveradmin

Funny how some admins get their website on shared hosting, put it behind Cloudflare, but leave MX hostname exposed directly.

Every folk who has dealt with hosting control panels knows that 99% of such domains will have both e-mail and web server on the same host

It is easier to run e-mail servers with control panels on each node than build e-mail cluster separate from web servers - that's just how shared hosting usually is.

Cloudflare must have brilliant marketing so that people fall for it

#hosting #sysadmin #serveradmin

Coming to cyberspace near you in ~6.5 hours:

Let's Check Out Some Software That's Not Co-op Cloud! 🕵️

Another themed "Kite-Flying" session, our weekly(ish) open community drop-in call.

This week (as well as maybe some other things), we'll be looking at – and maybe even trying out? – some of our cOmPeTiTiOn: other rad #LibreSoftware #hosting platforms.

12:00 UTC today Thursday 9th October

Voice/video call: https://vc.autistici.org/CoopCloudKiteFlying#config.disableAudioLevels=true
Collaborative agenda / notes: https://pad.autonomic.zone/VtyrLUl9RWaJGgEDrncQUw?edit

Coming to cyberspace near you in ~6.5 hours:

Let's Check Out Some Software That's Not Co-op Cloud! 🕵️

Another themed "Kite-Flying" session, our weekly(ish) open community drop-in call.

This week (as well as maybe some other things), we'll be looking at – and maybe even trying out? – some of our cOmPeTiTiOn: other rad #LibreSoftware #hosting platforms.

12:00 UTC today Thursday 9th October

Voice/video call: https://vc.autistici.org/CoopCloudKiteFlying#config.disableAudioLevels=true
Collaborative agenda / notes: https://pad.autonomic.zone/VtyrLUl9RWaJGgEDrncQUw?edit

Nachdem #manitu verkauft wurde und ich just die ersten technischen Probleme, der Art wie sie nicht vorkommen sollten, hatte, suche ich einen neuen Hoster? Gibt es noch gute? domainfactory und Konsorten sind raus.

Brauche hauptsächlich #domain und #email .

#hosting #webhosting

Nachdem #manitu verkauft wurde und ich just die ersten technischen Probleme, der Art wie sie nicht vorkommen sollten, hatte, suche ich einen neuen Hoster? Gibt es noch gute? domainfactory und Konsorten sind raus.

Brauche hauptsächlich #domain und #email .

#hosting #webhosting

I have uploaded the slide set used during my #EuroBSDCon talk about @gothub

https://www.openbsd.org/papers/eurobsdcon2025-stsp-gothub.pdf

https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/speaker/WATRDV/

#OpenBSD #Git #GameOfTrees #Hosting

I have uploaded the slide set used during my #EuroBSDCon talk about @gothub

https://www.openbsd.org/papers/eurobsdcon2025-stsp-gothub.pdf

https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2025/speaker/WATRDV/

#OpenBSD #Git #GameOfTrees #Hosting

Die neuen Hostsharing Container Server vereinfachen das Deployment von Containern auf der hochverfügbaren Infrastruktur von Hostsharing.

Die Container Server werden wahlweise mit Docker oder Podman ausgestattet. Storage-Replikation auf Standby-Systeme und Remote Backup sind wie immer inklusive.

Neben dem Hostsharing Basic Support stehen Extended Support 24/7 mit acht, vier oder zwei Stunden Reaktionszeit zur Verfügung.

https://www.hostsharing.net/container/container-server/

#container #docker #podman #hosting

👀 Vercel + Next.js are in the hot seat.

CEO Guillermo Rauch posted about meeting Netanyahu → dev backlash, boycott calls, Paul Graham weighing in, and rivals like Replit offering migration paths.

Reminder: Next.js is MIT, you don’t need Vercel hosting. Options exist.

https://dropletdrift.com/vercel-and-next-js-facing-pushback-after-ceo-cozies-up-to-netanyahu/

#nextjs #vercel #react #webdev #frontend #javascript #opensource #developer #coding #tech #software #devcommunity #startup #framework #programming #cloud #hosting #migration #remix #sveltekit #astro

Thinking about moving off Vercel? 🚀

I wrote a deep-dive guide on the best hosting alternatives for web devs in 2025 — costs, trade-offs, and my real migration lessons.

👉 https://dropletdrift.com/the-best-vercel-hosting-alternatives-for-web-developers/

#webdev #developer #coding #programming #javascript #nextjs #react #frontend #backend #fullstack #hosting #cloud #serverless #opensource #startup #software #tech #devlife #digitalocean #netlify #vercel #render #flyio #aws #gcp #azure #paas #saas #infrastructure #deployment #docker

Curious what y’all think about this. Mastodon is gonna spin up a new revenue stream: hosted instances.

It sounds like everything about Mastodon will be the same, but instead of having to build/maintain your own server, they’ll do it for you.

I actually think this is a meaningful way to encourage more orgs to set up camp here.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/service-offerings-from-mastodon/

#Mastodon #Hosting #JoinMastodon #Fediverse

Genossenschaften sind die demokratischen Inseln im Meer der Märkte, auf denen das Mehrheitskapital entscheidet.

Am Freitag treffen wir uns mit anderen Genossenschaft in Leipzig, um diesen Gedanken einmal ganz stark zu machen.

https://www.hostsharing.net/termine/2025/coopcamp-leipzig/

#genossenschaften #Cooperative #wirtschaft #hosting

Mastodon is planning to offer paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizations joining the fediverse.

At least instances and organizations have the option to do this and not be forced upon.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/service-offerings-from-mastodon/

More coverage:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/mastodon-has-a-new-plan-to-make-money-hosting-and-support-services-for-the-open-social-web/

#Mastodon #fediverse #hosting #moderation