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• The speaker expresses skepticism about adopting new file systems, but is interested in BcacheFS if it performs well.
• BcacheFS is mentioned as potentially meeting the needs of users who require high-performance file systems.
• The speaker shares their experience with various file systems over the years, including AUFS, MHDDFS, ZFS, and MergerFS.
• The possibility of BcacheFS entering the Linux kernel in six months or so is discussed.
• The speaker's experience with storage solutions, specifically trying ButterFS and ZFS on a Raspberry Pi
• Discussion of BcacheFS and its potential, but the speaker's preference for established solutions like ZFS due to their long-term reliability
• Personal anecdote about learning ZFS, including comments on its complexity and reputation
• The failure of a 12 terabyte Western Digital drive and plans to return it under warranty, mentioning the Magnuson Moss Act
• Brief mention of Ansible and potential future discussion on the show
• Reference to Bitwarden Drive and combining it with Ansible
• Using Bitwarden as a credential store for Ansible Vault encryption password
• Storing encrypted secrets in a file version controlled in Git
• Connecting to Bitwarden using the CLI to decrypt Ansible Vault files
• New option to use Bitwarden CLI to insert passwords into Ansible deployments
• Using the Lookup plugin or a script with Bitwarden CLI export lookup
• Migrating vault password from local text file to Bitwarden
• Easy integration process, requiring only a few lines of code changes.
• Implementing DNS automation from Docker Compose generator
• Over-engineered Ansible tasks for traffic label management
• Automatically adding DNS records to Cloudflare based on labels
• Continuous integration and deployment using GitHub actions
• The speaker discusses using Ansible to automate tasks
• They mention using JSON queries and ternary operators to achieve specific outcomes
• A problem is identified with true/false values being treated as "present" or "absent"
• The ternary operator is used to resolve the issue by mapping true/false to present/absent
• Tailscale VPN is promoted, offering zero-config setup and device management
• The speaker shares a use case of sharing access to a specific host using Tailscale's sharing settings
• Tailscale and WireGuard are mentioned as tools for creating a flat mesh network between machines
• Tailscale has an authorization backplane that proxies connections to set up users, but allows direct communication after initial setup
• Tailscale supports single sign-on and two-factor authentication
• The host mentions having successfully set up Tailscale on various devices including Raspberry Pis and servers
• A listener writes in asking for alternatives to Raspberry Pi due to chip shortages
• The host solicits feedback from listeners on what they are using as alternatives
• Discussion of using a laptop with QuickSync for Plex
• Challenges of running Plex on laptops due to IO limitations
• Potential alternatives to Raspberry Pi, including old ThinkPads and Wyze thin client boxes
• Pros and cons of using old Thin Client boxes, including availability and cost on eBay
• Discussion about small and cheap computers (e.g. X86 Atoms) that can run anything
• Oliver writes in with a question about self-hosted podcast solutions
• Audiobookshelf mentioned as a promising solution for hosting podcasts
• Alex has not tried podcasting on Audiobookshelf but suggests doing a live test
• Discussion about the benefits of hosting podcasts locally on a phone or device, such as reduced data usage and battery drain.
• Creating a dedicated podcast folder
• Using the audio bookshelf to organize podcasts
• Discussing the use of iTunes for metadata, despite being self-hosted
• Mention of using alternative metadata providers (PodPing and Podcast Index)
• Adding an RSS feed from Self-Hosted.show/RSS
• Experimenting with submitting the RSS feed to the podcast platform
• Discussion of auto-downloading episodes and adding podcasts
• Testing a new solution for podcast management
• Discussion about receiving a silicon wedding ring
• Receipt of a cryptocurrency boost (3,690 sats) from Cospiland
• Explanation of Tesla numbers and their significance
• Inquiry about SUS servers (none found)
• Discussion about podcasting 2.0 and the Castopod platform
• Explanation of the features and benefits of Castopod, including support for podcasting 2.0 namespace and value-for-value model
• Discussion about voice assistants (e.g. Alexa, Siri, Google Home)
• Experiences with inconsistent voice recognition and accuracy
• Suggestions for improving voice assistant interactions (e.g. changing voice settings)
• Concerns about Amazon Echo devices inserting ads and disrupting use
• Comparison of different voice assistant devices (e.g. Amazon Echo vs. Apple HomePod)
• The host experiences issues with their HomePods not recognizing voice commands accurately
• They discuss alternative systems, such as Almond and Ada powered by Home Assistant, which may offer better accuracy
• The host shares personal experience of deploying a podcasting system for family use and feeling embarrassed when it fails to work properly
• A new podcast app is promoted at newpodcastapps.com
• Sats (satoshis) are mentioned as being on sale, with the host noting that they can be bought cheaper while still retaining their value
• The price of Bitcoin is mentioned briefly
• Discussion of audiobookshelf's features, including specifying a date range for downloading episodes
• Mention of cloudfree.shop and mylocalbytes.com as sponsorship deals with discounts available using the "self-hosted" coupon code
• Plans to donate affiliate revenue from these sponsorships to open source projects
• Announcement that EU.cloudfree.shop has launched, an EU-specific shop from a sponsor
• Ad-free version of the show and bonus post-show for subscribers
• Discussion about the host's new soldering iron, Pine Seal
• Upcoming London meetup on August 6th (provisional date)
• Invitation to join live shows every other Wednesday and participate in Discord chat
• Request for listener ideas for the London meetup and episode feedback
[0.00 --> 5.02] Well, I've made it down to Southern Oregon to get Lady Joops ready for a summer road trip.
[5.16 --> 7.84] And she had a little bit of work she still needed done from the last road trip.
[8.30 --> 9.16] So I'm down here.
[9.26 --> 10.30] I might sound a little different.
[10.40 --> 13.42] I might sound a little off because I'm actually just in a parking lot.
[13.56 --> 14.74] I'm just I'm not like in a studio.
[14.98 --> 18.64] I'm not in some nice place with good signal and quiet sounds.
[18.72 --> 21.36] No, I'm just in a parking lot while I get some work done.
[22.02 --> 23.44] But the show must go on, Alex.
[23.72 --> 27.76] And what could go wrong with that, particularly with the Starlink situation you've got right now?
[28.10 --> 29.36] Yeah, my Starlink's busted, too.
[29.36 --> 30.86] The motor, the dish works.
[31.26 --> 32.50] So I can rabbit ear it.
[32.58 --> 33.96] You know, I can I've done this.
[34.02 --> 37.64] I've gone out there and tried to point it at the northern sky and try to figure out where the satellite's at.
[37.68 --> 38.54] And it'll work for a bit.
[39.34 --> 43.94] But finally, after about like a week and change, maybe a little almost two weeks, they finally got back to me.
[43.96 --> 45.00] They're going to send me a replacement.
[45.32 --> 45.76] That's good.
[45.86 --> 46.10] Good.
[46.22 --> 50.30] Don't forget to buy an Ethernet adapter if you're getting the square one now.
[50.78 --> 51.12] Right.
[51.24 --> 52.16] I think I probably will.
[52.30 --> 54.34] I'm going to go from the round dishy to the square dishy.