> except that only us bigtime nerds are going to do that
Today.
When I'm using the term 'personal server' in the future tense, I'm kind of using it in an uncommon manner where said personal server is a single binary that is easily kicked off and automatically run "everywhere". Manageable in a web interface with a single button click - easy enough for grandma.
(to wit: my former (defunct) company was doing exactly this:
. but the "defunct" part there is important. It's super difficult to run a profitable business in this weird dark corner of tech at the moment, but I do believe this is coming in the future. we were too early :)

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