In May 2022 I wrote about switching from FreeBSD to OpenBSD. Today I want to revisit that post, as a lot has changed since then in OpenBSD land. The Hardware My hardware has changed since: Ryzen 5800X Some B450 motherboard 32GB DDR4 at 2666MHz OS Drive: 500GB WD Black SN750 MSI RX 6700XT ZSA Ergodox EZ keyboard Ploopy Adept trackball AudioEngine D1 DAC/amp Environment/Software i3 (i3bar + i3status) Nextcloud client...
Today I continue my SmartOS saga. Actually, it’s done! I have SmartOS on my main server. It was quite a task. In addition to my dad’s server being replaced with SmartOS in April (which has been running very well), I have yet to get SmartOS on my friend’s server. Previously, I said I would probably install SmartOS on a friend’s box before mine, but events lead me to get ahead on my box first....
I’ve been writing about doing more with SmartOS and switching to it. The more I try it and look into it, the more I am interested in the operating system for my personal use. I have already deployed one lighter use server with it, and it was a pleasure. I will also be deploying one more that will likewise be somewhat lighter use. However, I will have to pause for my own personal server....
A while back I briefly wrote about using SmartOS and wanting to give it a spin. I ran short on time and excuses to try it, so I put it on the back burner, despite wanting to get into it. Well, great news! My dad’s server died and a friend’s TrueNAS CORE box needs replacing (it is having problems too, the plugins really do suck at times). With my dad having a timeline to meet to get a server up with a couple VMs, it was a great time to bite the bullet on SmartOS for real....
Lately I’ve been growing a little disappointed with Nextcloud’s offering. I’ve been running it since its first release, and overall it has been a great piece of software. However, lately I’ve encountered issues like sometimes the desktop client won’t use secret service (and there’s been lots of yelling about this on GitHub with 0 developer response), Nextcloud’s pursuit for new shiny stuff like AI without fixing the core software, and lastly, utterly breaking core software in big ways and shipping it anyway....