So, I’m now in the final research for my first node, I think.
I plan to buy a mini-pc with i5 processor, 32GB, 2TB (extendable, I flirt with extending it to 4TB).
From all I read, it seems a good setup to start with and use it as a home server for files, some dev/ AI experimenting and a BTC/ Lightning node.
I’m still undecided regarding the OS.
Umbrel vs Start OS, what’s your recommendation and why?
#asknostr
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