It was also unthinkable that everyone would have their own desktop computer at some point. If we were able to make self-hosting be as simple as having a desktop, it might be possible.
For most people, keeping a desktop running securely and efficiently is beyond their abilities. Spyware and bloat and outdated, insecure software is the standard for most people.
> unthinkable that everyone would have their own desktop computer at some point
it was unthinkable not because people didn't want it, but that it costed too much back then. Half a mil for a microcomputer that took up a room?!
Current self-hosting requirements are similarly expensive - time and money. If someone were to sell an appliance for which you could just plug into the outlet, and you get it all, then it would be pretty good. Like a washing machine.
That hypothetical self hosting appliance would require constant system administration work, far worse than even the most complex "smart" washing machine.
dist-epoch|7 months ago
brewdad|7 months ago
chii|7 months ago
it was unthinkable not because people didn't want it, but that it costed too much back then. Half a mil for a microcomputer that took up a room?!
Current self-hosting requirements are similarly expensive - time and money. If someone were to sell an appliance for which you could just plug into the outlet, and you get it all, then it would be pretty good. Like a washing machine.
nradov|7 months ago