The Nextcloud Podcast

Unleashing Nextcloud on Small Devices with NextcloudPi

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Apr 17, 2023
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James Sundquist
Guest
Tobias Knöppler
Tobias Knöppler, maintainer of the NextcloudPi project and open-source advocate, teams up with volunteer contributor James Sundquist to explore self-hosting simplicity. They delve into NextcloudPi's mission to democratize cloud services on budget hardware like Raspberry Pi. Topics include performance trade-offs, community support avenues, and the shift towards managed self-hosting with user-friendly interfaces. With plans for Docker integration and enhanced onboarding features, they aim to make NextcloudPi even more accessible for everyone.
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ANECDOTE

Longtime Self-Hoster's Journey

  • Tobias has self-hosted since before Nextcloud existed, starting with ownCloud about eight years ago.
  • That personal history led him to contribute and later maintain NextcloudPi.
ANECDOTE

Early Adopter Turned Volunteer

  • James discovered Nextcloud after the OwnCloud fork and joined NextcloudPi around 2015.
  • He volunteered on testing, documentation, and community outreach while using it for years.
INSIGHT

Managed Self-Hosting For Everyone

  • NextcloudPi makes self-hosting approachable by offering a managed-hosting experience on personal hardware.
  • It provides an admin interface so non-IT users can run Nextcloud without touching the terminal.
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