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Leaving GitHub. Seeking ethical music server alternatives. (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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I'm gradually removing myself from big tech and this month I'm focusing on leaving GitHub, as well as software hosted there. I'm looking for a self-hosted music server that meets these criteria:

  • Simple UI - Easy to navigate
  • Docker support - For hassle-free deployment
  • Runs on Pi3B
  • Compatible clients on mobile and desktop
  • Robust and well maintained - No buggy releases

Current Option:
The only option I've found but not tried is Funkwhale (GitLab).
Site: https://www.funkwhale.audio/
Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dBcKNoJAso.

GitHub-hosted exclusions:
All the other's I've looked at are hosted on GitHub ( Ampache, LMS Lightweight Music Server, Supysonic, Gonic, Airsonic-Advanced, Koel, Jellyfin, Navidrome). So I won't be using those.

Question:
Does anyone know of other options besides Funkwhale, or have you tried Funkwhale? Thanks!

Aside:
Some reasons I'm leaving GitHub:

  1. Revealed: Microsoft deepened ties with Israeli military to provide tech support during Gaza war
  2. ‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians
  3. ‘Use AI or get out…': GitHub CEO warns developers
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[–] dreadbeef@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

What are your thoughts on boycotting using the US dollar? Moral perfectionism in a capitalist society is a difficult road. I urge a more pragmatic approach over dogmatic, and just volunteering or performing mutual aid in your community. Or create open source software yourself.

[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The US dollar is a state-controlled monopoly, not a voluntary tool like GitHub. The point isn't moral perfectionism: it's about divesting from optional systems that actively weaponise open source.

Nobody needs to quit GitHub overnight, but ask why we hold open source to lower ethical standard than our coffee or clothes.

GitHub/MS bans developers from sanctioned countries while selling AI services to militaries. If we only resist when it's cost-free, we're not resisting: we're outsourcing our ethics to Microsoft.

[–] dgdft@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Lemmy is optional, and the project is hosted on Github.

https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy

[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world -1 points 1 week ago

I'll have to deal with Lemmy (and Mastodon) too, but one thing at a time. My plan is to be intentional but to pace myself.