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What OS should I use for self-hosting that doesn't require extensive terminal knowledge? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by scheep@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I am trying to use my old laptops for self-hosting. One has a 6th gen Intel Core i3 (4GB ram), the other has an 11th gen Intel Core i5 (8GB ram). I have previously tried both ubuntu server and desktop but couldn't get it to work well. For the former I found it difficult to remote ssh and the latter I had difficulty installing Docker containers. (I'm not very good with the command line)

I would like to find an OS that is easier to setup with less of a neccesity for the command line (I would still like to learn how to use it though, I don't want to get rid of it entirely!). I've heard of CasaOS, is that a good option? It seems quite easy to use. What about other alternatives?

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[–] scheep@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks, that was really helpful :D

I'll try CasaOS then, and later maybe I could move to Debian once I get better at the command line!

[–] BruisedMoose@piefed.social 4 points 1 year ago

For what it's worth, CasaOS isn't actually an operating system. It absolutely works as an easy way to install and manage your self-hosted apps if you aren't comfortable with the command line, but you still need to have a working Linux installation.

Yunohost is kind of similar as far as making things easier, but it operates as a standalone OS, so might be more what you're looking for.

[–] Guenther_Amanita@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

CasaOS isn't an OS, it's just the web interface you install afterwards you have Debian or whatever running

[–] scheep@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

OHHH that's why I couldn't find out how to install it. Got it.