It was just easier to get Pixelfed up and running compared to Lemmy. I’m using Yunohost, which has applications for both, but the one for Lemmy isn’t working properly (uploading images is broken, for example). In order to install a fully functional version, I have have to go through this whole process of setting up Docker, which I haven’t figured out yet. The Yunohost application for Pixelfed almost just works. I had to do some klugey stuff, but nothing major. I’ll get Lemmy running eventually, but this was just a small win for me.

Probably to broadcast announcements.

Your friend is right about open source as an idea and companies like Apple being antithetical to that idea. However, unless you have the time and determination to make a hobby out of it, just keep using whatever tech works for you. I say this as a Linux and Android user who really dislikes Apple’s walled garden. Your choices as an individual consumer will only significantly matter to you.

Yes, I believe that is still the case. I found guides to install Docker on a Yunohost/Debian server and another guide to install Lemmy on Docker, so we’ll see if I can figure it out.

My little self-hosting win this weekend was to finally sort out the typical email issues. Yunohost makes it easy to use an SMTP relay.

I am a Yunohost enjoyer. I’m just running AdGuard on it for now, but I’m planning on setting up a personal Lemmy instance as well.

It’s probably just my machine showing its age.

I use Jellyfin and Finamp. When it works it’s great, but it seems to always crap out after half an hour or so of streaming.