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Show HN: Terminus – A Free, Versatile, Self-Hosted OS Based on Kubernetes (github.com)

3 points by flybird ↗ HN
Hi HN,

As a self-hosting enthusiast for years, I've encountered many challenges first hand in setting up and maintaining a secure, efficient hosting environment for my applications. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with situations like:

Complicated Configurations: Setting up domain names, certificates, reverse proxies, vpn can be a time-consuming and error-prone process.

Deployment Difficulties: Deploying complex applications like Gitlab or Mastodon often requires advanced technical knowledge and significant effort.

Multi-Device Management: Managing multiple devices and scaling up can be overwhelming, especially with the steep learning curve of Kubernetes.

That’s why we created Terminus OS, a free, versatile self-hosted OS which tackles these challenges head-on. Built on Kubernetes, Terminus OS simplifies the entire self-hosting process, making it more accessible, manageable, and secure.

Would greatly appreciate your feedback to help us improve. Happy to answer any questions here.

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russdpale
It would be nice to have an image that does not include the super sus AI and web3 "features". So far as I can tell people are clamoring to get away from that stuff and by all accounts the amount of people using these tools when given the option is extremely small (around 2%), and these apps are going to turn more people away from this project than towards it.
flybird
I've always believed that "self-hosting" is the best way to practice the web3 ethos of "read, write, own".
alsetmusic
Tbh, the word blockchain turned me off as well. I was very interested otherwise. I love seeing people try new things, so kudos in that regard.
flybird
Thank you very much for your response; it has helped me understand where the problem lies.

This represents a significant challenge we have encountered while promoting this concept and architecture.

The group we are addressing, a community of upright engineers focused on solving real-world problems, often associates blockchain with negative connotations.

From a detailed perspective, this project incorporates blockchain technology only in limited aspects related to DNS and CA. The advantage is that it simplifies domain name and certificate management for users without a technical background.

We will continue to work hard to challenge the gambling culture in the blockchain world.