About Us
This project was created to share open source solutions suitable for use at home or in small companies. Our goal is to present practical, verified solutions and continuously improve them with the help of the community to achieve the best possible results.
What exactly is Open Source Software?
Open source is open-licensed computer software. Its value is measured not by money but by knowledge and collaboration. It doesn't necessarily mean "free of cost". You can either invest your time to set it up yourself or choose paid support for installation and configuration.
For commercial products, you usually pay for the license and still need to spend time or money to set them up. The main advantage of open source is independence – you are not locked into a single vendor or subscription.
“Don't worry and join us – save money, gain knowledge, and build something amazing yourself!”
Advantages vs. Disadvantages
✔ Advantages
- 💰 Low-cost hardware and software
- 🆓 No licenses or hidden fees
- 🔒 Security & privacy – no tracking or ads
- ⚙️ Fully open, customizable to your needs
⚠ Disadvantages
- ❗ No guaranteed support or warranty
- 🕒 Requires time and willingness to learn
- 🏗️ Hard to deliver a full turnkey solution
Why Spend Your Time With Open Source Solutions?
Smart homes, home NAS servers, or private intranets are critical and sensitive systems. You don't want third-party access or to depend on a single vendor. By learning how to install and configure these systems yourself, you become their administrator and gain knowledge, skills, and flexibility to solve problems immediately.
This not only saves money but also gives you freedom to reinvest into better hardware and accessories. If you ever encounter an issue beyond your skills, you can still choose paid support – without losing control of your system.