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I'm a young #engineer/#programmer and #researcher of all things #sovereignty (#health, #wealth and #tech). I started down the #Bitcoin rabbit hole in 2021 and it turned me into a burgeoning #Bitcoin Maximalist. "Don't trust, verify" #French #Spanish

It looks like some great climbing!

I need to get back into climbing. I used to climb a lot but then I got into wearing barefoot/minimalist shoes everyday which made my feet gain muscle and volume. Now, I can't stand my climbing shoes. I definitely need a new pair.

Insurance is definitely one of those fiat world scams

Tragic! I probably don't fully grasp the extent of the damage the last three years have caused on everyone.

I need to make a public apology for having plastered your feeds with a couple #zapvertising posts.

Thank you nostr:npub12rze589jx0gg6kslkjfl2gxxkhtlw73t5shyve5qrglrv6c2qflqejj7ns, nostr:npub1fhpw2ux9flhcxyl6xp84996qgnkkcy59zqzjvq9fhpxcx7upymus69ds8n and others for enlightening me today of the folly of my ways (seeking to gain some free sats at the expense of others). It is very much part of the fiat mindset.

The worst part is that I didn't even look into what I was zapvertising today. I personally don't even support what that person is doing.

My sincere apologies everyone.

I need to listen to this advice.

I just fell for the possibility of free sats

Bonjour à toi aussi! C'est merveilleux que tu apprend le français. Je souhaite que tu réussira de maîtriser la langue française.

Replying to Avatar Start9

By popular demand, Start9 has provided a brief compare/contrast between StartOS and Umbrel.

HOW ARE THEY ALIKE?

Both Umbrel and StartOS dramatically simplify the process of discovering, downloading, and installing services onto a private server, and that is where the similarities end.

HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?

**Appearance**

Umbrel uses MacOS's aethetic. The user interface is clean, colorful, and customizable. StartOS offers a functional design with little color or customization.

**Services**

As of May 30, 2023, there are approximately 100 services available for Umbrel, and 40 services available for StartOS. Both offer developer docs that permit anyone anywhere to package anything, and neither is capable of gatekeeping.

**Architecture**

Umbrel itself is an *app* that can be *installed* onto most Debian or Ubuntu computers and virtual machines. StartOS is an *operating system* (Linux distro) that can be *flashed* onto most computers and virtual machines.

**Config**

Services often provide config files, such as Bitcoin's bitcoin.conf. On Umbrel, updating config files requires using SSH and the command line. With StartOS, config files are presented as rich forms, including descriptions, downdowns, toggles, validated inputs, etc.

**Backups**

When it comes to self-hosting, nothing is more important than making backups. With the exception of LND, Umbrel does not provide a means of backing up services. With StartOS, encrypted backups can be made by pushing a button.

**Encryption**

On Umbrel, communications over the LAN are done over plain http. This means that anyone connected to your home WiFi network can trivially steal your passwords and money. With StartOS, communications over the LAN are done over encrypted https.

**Monitoring**

Umbrel does not provide tools for monitoring the health or performance of services. SSH and the command line are needed to view service logs. StartOS offers custom health checks that display service health, and a live screen for viewing service logs.

**DIY Options**

Both Umbrel and StartOS can be installed for free. As an app, Umbrel can be installed on the Raspberry Pi and devices running Debian or Ubuntu. As an operating system, StartOS can be flashed on just about any computer or virtual machine.

**Price**

Both companies offer plug and play devices. Umbrel offers a single device for $700. It has a 2.9GHz processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. Start9 offers the same device for $563.

Start9 also has other options ranging from $199 to $1546

Thanks for the comparison!

Someone a few days ago said that they used Umbrel, but would use StartOS if they were to start over.

This comparison helps me see the differences.

Finally got a wallet setup on my phone.

Zapping is glorious!

First 5 people to comment on this post will get zapped!