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I don't understand what this is. Can someone explain? What the hell does "This is the only way to make Open Source web apps viable." mean?
by debacle 12y ago
I don't understand what this is. Can someone explain? What the hell does "This is the only way to make Open Source web apps viable." mean?
- ocdtrekkie 12y agoThe primary idea being that open source web apps can be used without having to be a server admin. Non-technical users can install apps on a Sandstorm server as easily as installing apps on their phone.
- cben 12y agoMore details: https://blog.sandstorm.io/news/2014-07-21-open-source-web-apps-require-federated-hosting.html https://blog.sandstorm.io/news/2014-07-21-open-source-web-ap... The central point (IMO) was economical: self-hosting frees developer from expenses. Trivial installation is just a pre-requisite for self-hosting to be acceptable.