Getting started (EP-1 of The $0 Cloud)

Short summary

The first episode of a series about building a zero-cost cloud using a repurposed laptop. The author installs Ubuntu Server LTS on an old machine, explores the terminal environment, and discovers Docker as a gateway to self-hosting applications. The post is introductory and narrative-driven, covering setup basics without deep technical detail.

• •Repurpose an old laptop as a home server with Ubuntu Server LTS
• •ChatGPT recommended Ubuntu Server for beginner-friendly setup
• •Docker discovery opens self-hosting possibilities beyond a single use case

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