> Is there a reason why successfully running software on a server is so much harder than running software on your phone? Yes. "running software on a server" is

> Is there a reason why successfully running software on a server is so much harder than running software on your phone? Yes. "running software on a server" is actually done when running a business, which requires careful attention to detail, quality of service, actual work and dedication to customers. "running software on a phone" is just being a consumer, the hard part of that is done by Google/Apple. In short, provider vs. consumer, it can't be easier to provide than to consume. EDIT Yes one can run software on a server as easily as on a phone, it's just few clicks or installation command away. But most people running software on servers do not want that, because they want control and understanding and security etc... That is, not yet, maybe in future every family will have their own home NAS server with apps.