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@nk @stefano Have you ever used a BSD?

I think it's time to write an #introduction for this account as well!I'm Stefano Marinelli, Barista of the illumos Cafe and the BSD Cafe. I'm a technology and open source enthusiast, a strong advocate for #OwnYourData, and against computer monoculture, even when it comes to open source solutions. I've been active in the #Fediverse for years and am a firm believer in it. I decided to found this Cafe to bring the positive spirit of the BSD Cafe to curious and passionate users of #illumos based operating systems (#OmniOS, #SmartOS, #Tribblix, #OpenIndiana, etc.).I'll mainly use this account for content related to this instance and illumos-based operating systems, while my account at the BSD Cafe - @stefano@bsd.cafe - remains my primary one.For more information about the illumos Cafe, you can read the introductory post here: https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/18/introducing-the-illumos-cafe/#illumosCafe #BSDCafe

@stefano I wasn't sure of the best way to ask you a question.I remember there was a discussion about how to install your OS when the provider does not offer it. I know it is tricky but possible to install from a RAM disk.An odd situation has developed where I will need to install this way, with debian on a vps and with BDS on a vps.Can you believe a host would suddenly remove all debian images without noticed? Well, it happened. This would be a solution, in case if I do need to re-install.