Linux Prepper

<p>This is a bonus Linux Prepper podcast, available as a detailed companion to “<a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/episodes/a-great-year-for-linux">A Great Year for Linux</a>”. This is a discussion with HB, <a href="https://lemmy.world/post/36414259">stemming from this post on Lemmy learning from admins who avoid container technology</a>. We discuss our experiences with containers, who they are for, and the contexts in which we find them useful. If you are self-hosting, and are container curious, this one is for you!</p> <p>(00:00)</p> <p>Welcome to <a href="podcast.james.network">Linux Prepper Podcast</a></p> <p>(00:19)</p> <p>Bonus episode connected to <a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/episodes/a-great-year-for-linux">Season 1 Episode 1: A Great Year for Linux</a>. Time to get technical!</p> <p>(01:29)</p> <p>This discussion will not cover <a href="https://linuxhandbook.com/linux-file-permissions/">Permissions</a>, File Systems, or Backups.</p> <p>(02:32)</p> <p><a href="https://lemmy.world/post/36414259">Lemmy Discussion - What is keeping people away from Containers</a></p> <p>(02:47)</p> <p>Ameridroid Sponsor: LINUXPREPPER code</p> <p>(03:16)</p> <p>What are Containers for?</p> <p>(04:05)</p> <p>HB describes making a text adventure game (in Docker)</p> <p>(04:42)</p> <p><a href="https://archive.org/details/mag-pi-118_202309">MagPi Magazine</a></p> <p>(05:09)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/tsl0922/ttyd">TTYD: Share your Terminal on the Web</a></p> <p>(06:12)</p> <p>Why containerize TTYD?</p> <p>(07:05)</p> <p>Managing multiple iterations through containers</p> <p>(07:47)</p> <p>Use of containers, as opposed to Python virtual environments</p> <p>(08:53)</p> <p>When does it make sense for someone to consider containers?</p> <p>(10:30)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/reference/cli/docker/container/run/">Docker run commands</a>. similar to bash scripting</p> <p>(12:30)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/compose/">Compose Files</a>, migrating from docker run commands</p> <p>(13:03)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/portainer/portainer">Portainer</a> - WebUI Management for Docker services (HB)</p> <p>(13:16)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/reference/cli/docker/container/ls/">docker ps</a> - Management from the terminal (James)</p> <p>(13:34)</p> <p>James using Docker to test for NextcloudPi and write documentation</p> <p>(14:41)</p> <p>Using containers in order to define your own image</p> <p>(15:50)</p> <p>Running a fleet of AI services through Compose: “Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger”</p> <p>(17:17)</p> <p>James migrating to Compose files to manage variables across many services</p> <p>(18:54)</p> <p><a href="https://www.composerize.com/">Composerize</a> - Turn run commands into compose files</p> <p>(18:58)</p> <p>Storing compose files to avoid confusion</p> <p>(20:21)</p> <p><a href="https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Unicorn">Noisebridge Unicorn</a> services run via compose files on a VPS</p> <p>(26:34)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/engine/network/">Docker Networks</a> - connecting services internally, even to a reverse proxy</p> <p>(27:46)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/aria2/aria2">Aria Download Protocol</a></p> <p>(28:04)</p> <p>HB describes using multiple, simulateous networks in isolation</p> <p>(30:00)</p> <p>James describes complexity of modular tools like Nextcloud</p> <p>(31:37)</p> <p>Testing Locally</p> <p>(32:30)</p> <p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-10-000-docker-hub-images-found-leaking-credentials-auth-keys/">People leaking their private credentials in their Docker images on the web</a></p> <p>(33:09)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/secrets/">Docker Secrets</a></p> <p>(33:42)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.docker.com/compose/how-tos/environment-variables/set-environment-variables/">HB suggests storing environment variables as files</a></p> <p>(34:52)</p> <p><a href="https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/git-basics/ignoring-files">Understanding git.ignore files for people hosting files on public repos</a></p> <p>(35:32)</p> <p>Using public sharing to learn, share and problem solve</p> <p>(36:31)</p> <p><a href="https://lemmy.world/post/36414259">Lemmy comments of those opting out of containers</a></p> <p>(38:03)</p> <p>There is nothing wrong with running services directly, aka “bare metal”</p> <p>(43:20)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/hungry-bogart">HB’s Github</a></p> <footer><h2>Ways to Support the Show!</h2> <ul> <li>Share it with others!</li> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/livingcartoon/tiers">Enroll in Linux Prepper Premium</a> as a Patron of Living Cartoon Company to support the show! 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<p>(00:00)</p> <p>Welcome to Linux Prepper</p> <p>(00:25)</p> <p>Keepass skit</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://keepassxc.org/">KeepassXC</a> is recommended for desktop users.</li> </ul> <p>(01:32)</p> <h3><a href="https://ameridroid.com/?ref=podcast">Ameridroid</a> Sponsor</h3> <p><a href="https://ameridroid.com/?ref=podcast">LINUXPREPPER at checkout</a></p> <p>(02:43)</p> <p><a href="https://discuss.online/u/kiol?page=1&amp;sort=New&amp;view=Posts">Lemmy discussions. It looks to be a great year for Linux.</a></p> <ul> <li>Those who’ve switched to Linux in the last year, how is it going? <ul> <li><a href="https://discuss.online/post/34247866">Lemmy world</a> and <a href="https://discuss.online/post/34255150">Lemmy ML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss. <ul> <li><a href="https://discuss.online/post/34255163">Lemmy World</a> and <a href="https://discuss.online/post/34247869">Lemmy ML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://discuss.online/c/linuxprepperpodcast">Linux Prepper Lemmy community</a></li> </ul> <p>(03:13)</p> <p><a href="https://lutris.net/">Lutris</a> - Open Gaming Launcher</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/lutris/lutris">Github repo</a></li> </ul> <p>(04:57)</p> <p><a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/1247484/4-clicks-to-shut-down-ubuntu-can-we-reduce-this">Ubuntu Shutdown from 4 to 2 clicks</a></p> <p>(09:47)</p> <p>Mermaids - ASCII Game developed by HB</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/96-pixel-artwork-tools">Pixel Artwork Tools recommended by HB</a></li> </ul> <p>(11:56)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/hungry-bogart">Who is HB</a>, the guest host?</p> <p>(13:17)</p> <p><a href="https://james.network/about/">Who is James</a>, the host?</p> <p>(14:18)</p> <p><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/99-containers-and-compose-for-the-curious-and-who-are-they-not-for">Containers, Compose - Good? Who are they for? Bonus episode TBD</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lemmy.world/post/36414259">Asking Lemmy about reasons to avoid containers</a></li> </ul> <p>(15:19)</p> <h4>Premium subscriptions available</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/livingcartoon/tiers">Recurring support possible through Ko-fi</a>, backed by Stripe.</li> <li>You can now be a Patron of the show!</li> <li>Get access to additional content.</li> </ul> <p>(16:04)</p> <p>HB’s Thoughts on show topics and expectations</p> <p>(17:02)</p> <h3>State of the Podcast</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/">Discussion forum for the show</a>, used for notes.</li> <li><a href="https://discuss.online/c/linuxprepperpodcast">Lemmy community</a></li> <li>Discord chat now bridged to Matrix <ul> <li><a href="https://discord.gg/95HGhWxaZX">Invite to Discord</a></li> <li><a href="https://matrix.to/#/#livingcartoon:matrix.org">Invite to Matrix</a> space for Living Cartoon Company and Linux Prepper</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz2mVUJ2k1sqTqtKyQe7rOoGaOwfRG_W3">Podcast now available on Youtube Music</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(18:22)</p> <p><a href="https://cloud.disroot.org/apps/forms/s/T9sPzn5jPYTAKQ9s48PYSJnE">Steam Key Giveaway now through March 20th</a></p> <ul> <li>Leave a review on your podcast platform to enter!</li> </ul> <p>(19:15)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz2mVUJ2k1sqTqtKyQe7rOoGaOwfRG_W3">This podcast is now available on Youtube</a></p> <p>(21:30)</p> <p><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/83-join-the-diy-unfinished-resurrection-project-through-march-20th">Submit to DURP - DIY Unfinished Resurrection Project</a></p> <ul> <li>Now through March 20th</li> <li>Work on a project this Winter!</li> </ul> <h4>Accepting audience submissions! 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<p><a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/episodes?season=1">Linux Prepper Season 1</a> begins. Our focus remains on using Open Source tooling, Self-Hosting, and FOSS tooling in daily life. Linux Prepper podcast is created by James as part of Living Cartoon Broadcasting &amp; Living Cartoon Company.</p> <p>We are a welcoming show, which doesn’t waste time judging others; we are all here with a common interest. By engaging in our communities you agree to <a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/75-community-rules">our rules</a>, which keeps things supportive and family friendly.</p> <ul> <li>The Matrix chat in <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#livingcartoon:matrix.org">Living Cartoon Broadcasting</a> is now bridged to <a href="https://discord.gg/95HGhWxaZX">Discord</a>.</li> <li>The podcast is now available on Youtube, in addition to directly from the website, Spotify, Amazon Music, Fountain, Podcast Index, etc.</li> <li><a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/episodes?year=2025">2025 episodes</a></li> </ul> <h3>According to DuckDuckGo:</h3> <p>The Linux Prepper podcast focuses on using open-source technology to enhance everyday life, featuring discussions on self-hosting, Linux, and related topics. It aims to empower listeners to take control of their technology and enjoy a DIY approach to tech.</p> <footer><h2>Ways to Support the Show!</h2> <ul> <li>Share it with others!</li> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/livingcartoon/tiers">Enroll in Linux Prepper Premium</a> as a Patron of Living Cartoon Company to support the show! Gets you access to more content.</li> <li>Join <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#linuxprepper:matrix.org">#linuxprepper:matrix.org</a> chat on Matrix!</li> <li><a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/follow">Follow from the Fediverse: Mastodon, etc.</a> <ul> <li>@<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li><a href="https://discuss.online/c/linuxprepperpodcast">Lemmy community</a>, which x-posts across the Fediverse.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://cloud.disroot.org/apps/forms/s/Lzai4d2A79iNsapnpbGbBGcH">Send in anonymous feedback with one click!</a></li> <li>See <a href="https://discuss.james.network">more detailed notes and info at the forum</a></li> </ul> <p>Email feedback to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>I do not promise to respond, but I promise to read your words!</p> </footer>

<p>(00:00)</p> <p>Complete Shownotes at <a href="https://discuss.james.network">https://discuss.james.network</a></p> <p>(00:40)</p> <h3>Sponsor</h3> <p><a href="https://ameridroid.com/?ref=podcast">Ameridroid referral link</a> - US-based distributor of Odroid, Open Hardware and Home Automation</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ameridroid.com/products/thirdreality-smart-plug-m1-power-metering?ref=podcast">Third Reality M1 Power Plug w/ Metering</a> with Home Assistant support.</li> <li>LINUXPREPPER at checkout</li> </ul> <p>(02:01)</p> <h3><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/67-status-of-podcasting-20-support/2">State of the Podcast</a></h3> <p><a href="https://github.com/getAlby/hub">Albyhub</a> as a selfhosted Bitcoin Lightning node. Locally hosts wallet and node for podcasting 2.0 donations + Nostr authentication.</p> <ul> <li>Thank you to those who have sent me donations and messages over the last couple days of it working.</li> <li><a href="getalby.com/p/sunjam">Send a direct lightning or Nostr donation here</a>.</li> <li>Also, a thank you to the helpful Alby team. <a href="https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/">They have useful step-by-step guides</a>. Only email them because their chat is covered in scammers.</li> </ul> <p>(02:44)</p> <p><a href="https://nostr.how/">Nostr</a> decentralized social network.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://iris.to">Iris.to</a> webui client for Nostr</li> </ul> <p>(04:38)</p> <h3>Events</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://seagl.org/">SeaGL or Seattle Gnu/Linux Conference</a> at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA from 11/07 - 11/08. <a href="https://pretalx.seagl.org/2025/talk/">Full schedule released</a>. No cost; all are welcome! <ul> <li><a href="https://pretalx.seagl.org/2025/talk/EWCUGD/">My SeaGL presentation on 11/07 at 5pm</a>.</li> <li>Will also be tabling to promote this show. Do stop by and say hello!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(06:40)</p> <h3>Self-hosted Tools</h3> <p>Is Wireguard hard to use? Send your thoughts on an anonymous form.</p> <p>Adding authentication services onto Wireguard, specifically ones you can selfhost, and run on a cheap VPS:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=9448">Racknerd Referral link</a>, and select “Reveal Deals” for VPS annual subscriptions at $11. They are friendly bunch with a great reputation; Pangolin recommends them. Minimal VPS is all that is needed for these sorts of services, which are merely providing your authentication, as opposed to the actual wireguard traffic. Limited locations: <ul> <li>Los Angeles, San Jose, Seattle</li> <li>Chicago, Dallas, New York, Ashburn</li> <li>Strasborg France</li> <li>Toronto, Canada</li> <li>Asia recommended to use DC-02 out of Los Angeles</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(07:47)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird">Netbird</a> - Connect your devices into a secure WireGuard®-based overlay network with SSO, MFA and granular access controls. <ul> <li>You can try their hosted service or selfhost it, or whatever. Check out</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://github.com/fosrl/pangolin">Pangolin</a> - is a self-hosted tunneled reverse proxy server with identity and context aware access control, designed to easily expose and protect applications running anywhere. Pangolin acts as a central hub and connects isolated networks — even those behind restrictive firewalls — through encrypted tunnels, enabling easy access to remote services without opening ports or requiring a VPN. <ul> <li>Combines traefik reverse proxy with Single Sign On and Wireguard. Meant to be selfhosted, but they do offer a hosted instance.</li> <li>Pin codes, temporary links, password links for exposing services as a “funnel”. Similar to cloudflare tunnels, where users cannot be bothered to sort things out and just want a service exposed.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://github.com/juanfont/headscale">Headscale</a> - The main objective of Headscale is to provide a non-proprietary implementation of the Tailscale protocol &amp; control server for hobbyists and self-hosters. Acts as a replacement for the listening servers while allowing you to continue using your existing clients applications. Funnel functionality is currently considered in beta status. Does not include a web ui by default. <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/gurucomputing/headscale-ui">Headscale-ui</a></li> <li><a href="https://headscale.net/stable/ref/integration/web-ui/">Full listing of various webui implementations for Headscale</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(14:15)</p> <h3>Self-hosted Tools for when your Nextcloud server goes offline</h3> <p><a href="https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing">Syncthing</a> - peer-to-peer file synchronization utility, designed to sync files between devices on a local network or between remote devices over the Internet. Note: Syncthing project does not directly support Apple Store or Google Play store for mobile.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/Catfriend1/syncthing-android">Syncthing-fork</a> for Android. Available through Github or F-Droid</li> <li><a href="https://mobiussync.com/">Moebius Sync</a> for iOS. Paid app.</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash">FileStash</a> - webui designed to sit on top of your own sync service, Git, Google Drive, Database, S3, etc. Now supports arm devices!</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser">FileBrowser</a> webui</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo">SFTPGo</a> webui with multi-user and group support!</li> </ul> <h3>Ways to support the show!</h3> <ul> <li>Share with others! 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Looks like a blackberry / cell phone / palm pilot.</p> <p>What is a Cyberdeck - A cyberdeck is a portable computing device often associated with the cyberpunk genre, typically used by hackers or “Netrunners” to access and navigate virtual networks.</p> <p><a href="https://www.codeof.me/cyberdore-2064-your-cyberdeck-companion-for/">Cyberdeck hat from Adafruit</a> $9 and still requires a 3.5“ style touch or non-touch display for another $35. Angled to not be awkward on existing GPIO port in back.</p> <p><a href="https://www.adafruit.com/product/4862">Cyberdeck Bonnet</a> $8 and a $20 e-ink display or small OLED. Allows a couple pins additional GPIO access. Size of the Pi Zero / GPIO port.</p> <p>Pi 400 - $66. Another $20 for the accessories: mouse, power supply, SD Card. Awkward GPIO access requires expander, similar to Cyberdeck or Bonnet. No camera or Touchscreen cable connector. Improved thermals over Pi 4!</p> <ul> <li>4gb ram is lame if using this with a web browser watching videos.</li> <li>Functions as a bluetooth keyboard, as do the other models!</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://github.com/Gadgetoid/pi400kb">pi400kb</a> - Use the Pi 400 or 500 as an actual HID USB Keyboard on your existing computer. Will likely <a href="https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/usb-c-to-usb-a-cable-1m-black">require a USB-C splitter to allow power for the device</a> while it acts as your USB keyboard</p> <ul> <li>Supports an attached mouse as well!</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/Gadgetoid/pi400kb/issues/56">Pi 500+ support still in development</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.40percent.club/2020/12/orthopi.html">OrthoPi</a> - Convert Pi 400 to mechanical yourself with a ~$20 gerber board that supports a rotary encoder.</p> <ul> <li>Doubles height of the keyboard.</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250116020023/https://git.40percent.club/di0ib/Misc/src/branch/master/orthopi">Repository offline and gerber not available in Wayback Machine</a>. Send a link to the show if you find it!</li> </ul> <p>Pi 500 lowered heat produced. Regular keyboard. 8gb ram. $90. $30 for accessories.</p> <p>Pi 500 + w/ Gateron switches. RGB lighting. m.2 slot. Includes 256gb nvme at $200. $30 for accessories, probably worth it for 5 amp power.</p> <h3>Is this actually comfortable to type on? Chiclets are ultimate low profile. Raised keys are angled… so, does this thicker keyboard feels uncomfortable?</h3> <p>(30:00)</p> <p><a href="https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/keybow-2040?variant=32399559589971">Keybow 2040</a> by Pimoroni. Pi Pico RGB-lit mechanical 12-key. Python programmed over usb.</p> <p>(31:00)</p> <p>Dell SK-8115. Turn up at Goodwill. <a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=dell+sk-8115">$12 - 20 on ebay</a>. - Bomb-proof, raised keys, and made for decades of abuse. $59.99 retail.</p> <footer><h2>Ways to Support the Show!</h2> <ul> <li>Share it with others!</li> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/livingcartoon/tiers">Enroll in Linux Prepper Premium</a> as a Patron of Living Cartoon Company to support the show! 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<p><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/62-episode-12-nextcloud-atomic-interview-building-on-nextcloudpi-and-all-in-one">Complete show notes here</a>. Big thanks to developers Tobias and Marcel for joining the interview. There will be a second part of the interview. Was tempted to write a silly title like <em>Nextcloud Atomic Explodes</em>. If you are curious on related presentations from the past:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-podcast-all-about-the-nextcloudpi-project/">NextcloudPi podcast interview by Nextcloud</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P3k8Mmdr6M">NextcloudPi Lightning Talk 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju23ZKUYsXk">How to Contribute Panel Discussion 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1O2XyqtBM">You Can Contribute to Open Source Lightning Talk 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLZe8A1Z-I">How to Escape Bigtech Techlore Interview 2023</a></li> </ul> <h4>Who is in the Interview</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/theCalcaholic">Tobias</a> is the developer of <a href="https://nextcloudpi.com/">NextcloudPi</a>, <a href="http://nextcloudatomic.com/">Atomic</a>, and <a href="https://github.com/theCalcaholic/nextcloud-secrets">Nextcloud Secrets</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://tokn.sh">Hire as freelancer</a> or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/thecalcaholic">donate directly on Kofi</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://github.com/marcelklehr">Marcel</a> is the developer of <a href="https://floccus.org/">Floccus</a>, <a href="https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/bookmarks">Nextcloud Bookmarks</a> and <a href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/stable/admin_manual/ai/app_recognize.html">Recognize</a>. <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/sponsors/marcelklehr">Donate through Github</a> or <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/marcelklehr">donate directly on Kofi</a>.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://github.com/sunjam">James</a> is host of Linux Prepper Podcast. Contributor of documentaton and testing to Nextcloud, NextcloudPi, AIO, Floccus. <ul> <li><a href="https://paypal.me/jamesdotnetwork">Donate directly on Paypal</a>. Premium subscriptions with bonus content TBD.</li> <li><a href="https://discuss.james.network/public/d/55-steam-key-giveaway-from-linux-prepper-open-through-1101">Steam Key Giveaway</a> is active for anyone leaving a quick review of the show on their podcast platform of choice.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>(00:14)</p> <p>Welcome to this Mini Episode + Lengthy Interview! Detailed shownotes on forum.</p> <p>(01:44)</p> <p>Nextcloud Conference 9/27 - 9/28 in Berlin</p> <p>(01:56)</p> <p>SeaGL Conference in Seattle, WA 11/07 - 11/08</p> <p>(02:20)</p> <p>Sponsor - Ameridroid - use LINUXPREPPER at checkout</p> <p>(02:47)</p> <p>Odroid H4, Plus, Ultra series</p> <p>(03:43)</p> <p>Nextcloud service overview and short review, also called Nextcloud Hub</p> <p>(06:51)</p> <p>NextcloudPi - Managed Nextcloud for Selfhosters</p> <p>(08:04)</p> <p>Nextcloud AIO or All-in-One is containerized by Nextcloud company proper in Docker</p> <p>(08:45)</p> <p>Nextcloud Snap</p> <p>(09:06)</p> <p>Floccus - Cross Platform Browser + Mobile App Syncing to Karakeep, Git, Google Drive, Nextcloud, etc.</p> <p>(09:33)</p> <p>Nextcloud Bookmarks app</p> <p>(10:20)</p> <p>Recognize AI app - Smart Media Tagging for Nextcloud</p> <p>(10:56)</p> <p>Nextcloud Atomic - System Level Wrapper for Nextcloud AIO in Podman. WIP</p> <p>(12:20)</p> <p><a href="https://prototypefund.de/">Prototype Fund</a> - For Developers Contributing to Open Source</p> <p>(14:31)</p> <p>Interview Begins with Tobias Introduction</p> <p>(15:43)</p> <p><a href="https://tobias.knoeppler.org/">Hire Tobias Freelance!</a></p> <p>(15:58)</p> <p>Marcel Introduction - Listen to his previous episode interview on AI in Nextcloud</p> <p>(18:18)</p> <p>What is NextcloudPi? Not actually made for only the Raspberry Pi</p> <p>(21:29)</p> <p>How Tobias became involved in NextcloudPi project, then Atomic</p> <p>(26:39)</p> <p>Architecture and Efficiency of Maintenance</p> <p>(29:21)</p> <p>Starting as an early Nextcloud project and the rise of containers + AIO</p> <p>(32:59)</p> <p>Build system of NextcloudPi with Bash as opposed to containers</p> <p>(35:55)</p> <p>Development of Atomic through containers</p> <p>(37:03)</p> <p>Immutability - Fedora Silverblue, NixOS, Fedora CoreOS &amp; iOT, openSuse MicroOS, etc.</p> <p>(39:30)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/skiffos/skiffos">SkiffOS</a> - early contendor for Atomic. Embedded Linux Systems from Scratch</p> <p>(41:02)</p> <p>Updates and security in SkiffOS and <a href="https://buildroot.org/">Buildroot</a></p> <p>(42:50)</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/systemd/mkosi">mkosi</a> by Systemd in combination with Debian &amp; Armbian</p> <p>(45:46)</p> <p>Nextcloud Atomic upgrade process for developer</p> <p>(51:23)</p> <p>How major upgrades will be handled for users</p> <p>(54:04)</p> <p>Is Atomic upstreamed to AIO; use of Podman</p> <p>(57:24)</p> <p>Management of Nextcloud Apps within Nextcloud. Updates breaking apps.</p> <p>(59:06)</p> <p>Will I now be able to use imagick on the operating system by default?</p> <p>(01:01:47)</p> <p>Support for users making their own changes: Jellyfin, etc.</p> <p>(01:05:55)</p> <p>“Untested” Nextcloud update handling in Atomic</p> <p>(01:09:38)</p> <p>Who is the target audience of Atomic vs NCP?</p> <p>(01:15:49)</p> <p>The future of NextcloudPi</p> <p>(01:18:30)</p> <p>Conference Lightning Talk in Berlin for Atomic</p> <p>(01:19:12)</p> <p>Marcel thoughts on NextcloudPi and Atomic</p> <p>(01:20:08)</p> <p>What has Tobias learned from the last 6 or 7 years?</p> <p>(01:23:34)</p> <p>How James became involved with NextcloudPi, Discourse, and Nextcloud</p> <p>(01:25:25)</p> <p>Tobias on how the community contributes to the project</p> <p>(01:27:00)</p> <p>How to Contribute Panel at Nextcloud Conference 2023.</p> <p>(01:28:00)</p> <p>How can future contributors to Atomic help Tobias?</p> <p>(01:32:40)</p> <p>Ways to Contact, Hire or Learn more about Tobias &amp; projects.</p> <p>(01:33:37)</p> <p>Ways to Contact or Learn more about Marcel &amp; projects</p> <p>(01:34:19)</p> <p>Next episode will discuss fundraising, how they handle donations, other interests, life balance, containers</p> <h3>Sponsor - <a href="https://ameridroid.com/?ref=podcast">Ameridroid</a></h3> <ul> <li>USA distributer of Odroid, Home Assistant, and other open hardware. Tons of reasonable shipping options and great customer service. Use <code>linuxprepper</code> at checkout. <ul> <li><a href="https://ameridroid.com/products/odroid-h4-h4-h4-ultra?ref=podcast">Odroid H4</a>, <a href="https://ameridroid.com/products/odroid-h4-h4-h4-ultra?ref=podcast&amp;variant=48565190820119">Plus</a>, <a href="https://ameridroid.com/products/odroid-h4-h4-h4-ultra?ref=podcast&amp;variant=48566319546647">Ultra</a> series</li> <li>Low Power x86 with BYO Ram DDR5 up to 48gb, Dual 2.5gb realtek nic, 2 - 4 Sata ports, m.2 nvme expansion</li> <li>Supports Truenas Scale, OMV, Proxmox</li> <li>Not a power house, but great as a backup server or basic server</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Events</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://nextcloud.com/conference-2025/">Nextcloud Conference</a> 9/27 - 9/28</li> <li><a href="https://seagl.org/">SeaGL Conference</a> 11/7 - 11/8</li> </ul> <h3>Self-hosted Tools</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://github.com/nextcloud/server">Nextcloud</a> - Biggest FOSS application in file sharing and online collaboration. Has grown from a dropbox alternative to a Google Suite alternative. Massive app store. Attempts to be a jack of all trades.</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi">NextcloudPi</a> - Managed image of Nextcloud for hands-off, single machine selfhosting.</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/nextcloud/all-in-one">Nextcloud All-in-One</a>, or AIO. Containerized Nextcloud.</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/nextcloud-atomic">Nextcloud Atomic</a> - Immutable system-level wrapping of AIO for hands-off, single machine selfhosting. Currently in active development only. <ul> <li><a href="https://nextcloudatomic.com/en/docs/roadmap">Roadmap</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>Nextcloud Apps, available within Nextcloud itself</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/bookmarks">Bookmarks</a> app</li> <li><a href="https://github.com/nextcloud/recognize">Recognize</a> app for local AI/ML media tagging for Nextcloud: recognizes faces, objects, landscapes, music genres <ul> <li><a href="https://podcast.james.network/@linuxprepper/episodes/interview-with-marcel-on-recognize-ai">Hear previous episode interview on Recognize and use of AI in Nextcloud as an open source project</a>.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>Software Spotlight</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://floccus.org/">Floccus</a> - Cross-platform Firefox, Chrome, Vivaldi, Brave bookmarks sync for Nextcloud, Linkwarden, KaraKeep, Git, Google Drive or WebDAV server. 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