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Show HN: Terminus – A Free, Versatile, Self-Hosted OS Based on Kubernetes

3 points by flybird 2y ago

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.

russdpale 2y ago
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 2y ago
  I've always believed that "self-hosting" is the best way to practice the web3 ethos of "read, write, own".
  - alsetmusic 2y ago
    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 2y ago
      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.

3 points by flybird 2y ago

russdpale 2y ago

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 2y ago
I've always believed that "self-hosting" is the best way to practice the web3 ethos of "read, write, own".
- alsetmusic 2y ago
  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 2y ago
    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.