Hey all,

I’m kind of new to self hosting, and currently repurposing my old PC as a home server. I already set it up to run nginx in docker, so I can use SSL on every website. The next thing for me would be to set up some kind of persisent workspace, that I can access from everywhere (specifically my ipad). I already had a look at kasm, but it looks to overkill. What i want:

  • Persisent workspace, independent from Ubuntu server
  • Some kind of Linux distro with a known package manager
  • accessible through browser, or iPad app
  • multiple users?
  • password protected

Thanks,

  • narc0tic_bird@lemm.eeEnglish
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    9 months ago

    What do you want to do with this workspace? Are you looking for a VNC controlled Linux desktop environment? Or a “codespace” with an editor and a terminal in the browser? Or an office suite? Or…?

  • Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.showEnglish
    2·
    9 months ago

    If you just need an online office suite, you can go for Collabora Office. It has some nice integrations, collaborative editing etc. Not sure about an iPad app…

  • cron@feddit.deEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    Something like Guacamole could be a nice fit. Additionally, you need a virtual PC to connect to, Guacamole is just the proxy.

  • harsh3466@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    As others have mentioned, workspace is too vaguely defined for good answers. FWIW, I use the Blink Shell app on iOS to ssh into my server and/or computers from my iPad for my command line workspace. I also use my iPad to access/use many of the services I’m self hosting.

    If you’re looking for a gui/DE, then something like guacamole would suit you better.