> I think at this point it's pretty clear that these efforts have failed due to lack of traction in that department (not enough people care about "owning their

> I think at this point it's pretty clear that these efforts have failed due to lack of traction in that department (not enough people care about "owning their own server" or "controlling their own destiny") Er, the whole effort has just started. What's happening right now is that people are experimenting with various UX'es. Many are failing (as expected) but I am confident a winner will arise. Just give it some time.