GatesMcBalmer

joined 2 days ago
[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

You can find a description of my first project here https://lemmy.world/post/48204688

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

Pro Tip: When you are wanting to ask a Why question, its a good practice to make sure the What part is accurate. Especially when it includes a broad generalization. Have a blessed day!

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

I'll look into it, thanks!

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks!

It does feel great to be able to provide something like this for my family and to know that i control the data. For the thinkpad, I'll look into the options when I have a bit more time. For now I took the battery out. Thanks for the tip!

 

Hello friends!

My first attempt at a selfhosting project is up and running.

My goal was to make a private email and calendar system for my family. As it is private, as in we only email each other, I don't have to worry about delivery blocks or spam. The system needs to support 12 users. Turned out it was easier than I though it would be!

Here is my stack:

Right now we are using the native android calendar app but I would love suggestions for a better calendar app.

Happy Hosting!

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (5 children)

If you are creative enough anything can be dangerous, friend.

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Oh, I'm fine with it. I gave up on the big name theaters a while back. I just wanted to make sure my kids weren't doing anything there than management was against. I'm actually glad they have a place to hangout with their friends.

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (5 children)

At least where I live, it has turned in a teen hangout. My 14 and 15 year old meet their friends at the movies at least once a week and for them its like a social center. Not how I want to enjoy a movie experience because they treat it like a big shared living room. I actually asked the manager about it and she said they support it because the teens are coming every week and its growing their revenue.

The big exception is our local Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. They still have rules and ushers to enforce them. That's where I go when I want to see a movie with my wife and/or friends. Nice quiet traditional viewing experience.

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Windows is what I already but I'm also curious to learn linux and bsd at some point.

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 57 points 2 days ago (6 children)

Is your next post going to be in a baking comm asking people if they have considered just buying a loaf at the grocery? Its an important life lesson to get early that its OK that other people have different tastes and priorities than you do.

[–] GatesMcBalmer@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's so cool! Have you ever tried a BSD?

 

I'm a Windows guy since forever and I recently got into selfhosting. So far its a blast! Are posts about that welcome here?

 
  • You don't have to install it because its already there
  • All games just work without extra steps
  • Drivers install for you without having to find them
  • No need for the terminal just to make things work
  • A Professional systems not a hobby project
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