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We (sandstorm.io) have work to do on getting the self-hosted install easier. Currently it's easy if you already have a Linux machine: https://github.com/sandst

by kentonv 12y ago

We (sandstorm.io) have work to do on getting the self-hosted install easier. Currently it's easy if you already have a Linux machine: https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm#installing-the-easy-way https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm#installing-the-eas... But eventually we should have an installation process or guide that covers setting up a VM as well, for those who don't already run Linux. All that said, we also plan to offer managed Sandstorm hosting for $5/mo starting early next year. This is what you see if you try demo.sandstorm.io. In this case you don't have to do any setup.

scoggs 12y ago
Right, and I'd probably spring for the $5/mo if I just got a more open ended chance to test it. I have ran into the most trouble setting up linux as a new OS and with Virtualbox. I've gotten both installed and then tripped up on getting sandstorm to execute properly. It's a tad frustrating but I have no experience to fall back on and sandstorm hasn't been around long enough to have tons of problems posted w/ fixes online.
- kentonv 12y ago
  Please feel free to file bugs on Github and/or ask questions on sandstorm-dev! It will help us figure out what most needs improvement. https://groups.google.com/group/sandstorm-dev https://groups.google.com/group/sandstorm-dev Curious what you mean by "more open ended change to test it". You mean not limited to one hour as demo.sandstorm.io is?
  - scoggs 12y ago
    I guess I feel like using your demo doesn't teach me what I need to know about installing it, and having a custom installation of my own on my own server to play around with. The demo you guys have is great and is the reason I wanted to get sandstorm for myself. There is nothing wrong with the demo what-so-ever, it's just already ready already and it didn't teach me how to set it up for myself. No harm, no foul. I understand there is a base level of knowledge needed to get this started and you guys are at no fault for that.

by kentonv 12y ago

scoggs 12y ago

Right, and I'd probably spring for the $5/mo if I just got a more open ended chance to test it. I have ran into the most trouble setting up linux as a new OS and with Virtualbox. I've gotten both installed and then tripped up on getting sandstorm to execute properly. It's a tad frustrating but I have no experience to fall back on and sandstorm hasn't been around long enough to have tons of problems posted w/ fixes online.

kentonv 12y ago
Please feel free to file bugs on Github and/or ask questions on sandstorm-dev! It will help us figure out what most needs improvement. https://groups.google.com/group/sandstorm-dev https://groups.google.com/group/sandstorm-dev Curious what you mean by "more open ended change to test it". You mean not limited to one hour as demo.sandstorm.io is?
- scoggs 12y ago
  I guess I feel like using your demo doesn't teach me what I need to know about installing it, and having a custom installation of my own on my own server to play around with. The demo you guys have is great and is the reason I wanted to get sandstorm for myself. There is nothing wrong with the demo what-so-ever, it's just already ready already and it didn't teach me how to set it up for myself. No harm, no foul. I understand there is a base level of knowledge needed to get this started and you guys are at no fault for that.