Yeah this only makes sense if the builds start diverging from the open source code, extra features that are closed source.

Hertzner storage box. I think it’s €13/month for 5tb. Just storage with ssh interface. I use restic but most backup systems should work with it.

I have at least 1 colleague who does this. Has a Claude subscription despite being provided with github copilot.

I’ve been waiting for all the new software that is going to displace the expensive incumbents.

Pretty much every industry has specialist software that is really expensive so there’s plenty of choices for a competitor to make.