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	\| ~~Name~~ = FUTO		\|Description=American organization promoting free computing by developing and sponsoring FOSS projects such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.
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	[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by Eron Wolf (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors FOSS ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.		[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by Eron Wolf (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors FOSS ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.

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	*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>		*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>
	*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse ~~it's~~ customers.		*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse its customers.
	*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.		*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.

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	===Ethical Capitalism===		===Ethical Capitalism===
	FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor [[Eron Wolf]], and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."		FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor Eron Wolf, and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."

	===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===		===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===

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	[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by [[Eron Wolf]] (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors [[FOSS]] ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as [[Immich]], FUTO Keyboard, and [[GrayJay]].		[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by Eron Wolf (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors FOSS ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.

	Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>		Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>

Mr Pollo at 14:11, 12 August 2025

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Keith: Currently this reads more like a general wikipedia article than a consumer protechtion focused article.

2025-05-31T21:32:47Z

Currently this reads more like a general wikipedia article than a consumer protechtion focused article.

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89.246.40.103: /* FUTO self managed life guide */ I blatantly used this space to post an error message

2025-04-28T20:47:29Z

FUTO self managed life guide: I blatantly used this space to post an error message

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	==FUTO self managed life guide==		==FUTO self managed life guide==
	In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation]</ref> and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8 \|publisher=YouTube \|language=en \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8 \|publisher=YouTube \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part2}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann}}</ref>		In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation]</ref> (as of 2025-04-28T20:45:00 the wiki is not reachable because of a certificate error and HSTS) and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8 \|publisher=YouTube \|language=en \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8 \|publisher=YouTube \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part2}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:FUTO]]		[[Category:FUTO]]

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	==FUTO self managed life guide==		==FUTO self managed life guide==
	In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation]</ref> and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8\|publisher=YouTube\|format=video\|~~author=FUTO\|language=en\|date~~=~~6 Dec 2024~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8~~\|format=video~~\|publisher=YouTube\|~~author~~=~~FUTO~~\|~~date~~=~~6 Dec 2024~~}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann}}</ref>		In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation]</ref> and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8 \|publisher=YouTube \|language=en \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8 \|publisher=YouTube \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part2}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:FUTO]]		[[Category:FUTO]]

Emanuele at 19:33, 14 March 2025

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	[https://futo.org/ FUTO] , founded in 2021 by [[Eron Wolf]] (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors [[FOSS]] ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as [[Immich]], FUTO Keyboard, and [[GrayJay]].		[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by [[Eron Wolf]] (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors [[FOSS]] ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as [[Immich]], FUTO Keyboard, and [[GrayJay]].

	Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>		Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>

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	[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by Eron Wolf (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors FOSS ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.		[https://futo.org/ '''FUTO'''] , founded in 2021 by Eron Wolf (a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[WhatsApp]]<ref>https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251108041919/https://www.cspicenter.com/p/36-the-future-of-tech-bonus-episode-34f Archived])</ref>), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors FOSS ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software\|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260204001752/https://www.futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260121000641/https://futo.org/grants/ Archived])</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.

	Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>		Eron Wolf hired [[wikipedia:Louis_Rossmann\|Louis Rossmann]] in 2022 as Director of Community Outreach.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-rossmann-3a5396292</ref>
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	[https://keyboard.futo.org/ FUTO Keyboard] is a keyboard app for [[Android]]-based operating systems which offers many modern typing features like localized voice input, swipe typing, and autocorrect, while respecting the purchaser's rights.		[https://keyboard.futo.org/ FUTO Keyboard] is a keyboard app for [[Android]]-based operating systems which offers many modern typing features like localized voice input, swipe typing, and autocorrect, while respecting the purchaser's rights.

	FUTO has been criticized for using their own definition of the term "open source"<ref>https://danb.me/blog/futo-open-source-definition/</ref> and claiming their applications are "open source", when their license does not meet the [https://opensource.org/osd OSI's definition of the term]. FUTO has since changed their wording.<ref>https://www.futo.org/about/futo-statement-on-opensource/</ref>		FUTO has been criticized for using their own definition of the term "open source"<ref>https://danb.me/blog/futo-open-source-definition/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251220052400/https://danb.me/blog/futo-open-source-definition/ Archived])</ref> and claiming their applications are "open source", when their license does not meet the [https://opensource.org/osd OSI's definition of the term]. FUTO has since changed their wording.<ref>https://www.futo.org/about/futo-statement-on-opensource/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260206070334/https://www.futo.org/about/futo-statement-on-opensource/ Archived])</ref>

	==Organization's objectives & principles==		==Organization's objectives & principles==
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	===Three pledges===		===Three pledges===

	*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>		*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260204001752/https://www.futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ Archived])</ref>
	*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse its customers.		*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse its customers.
	*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.		*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.

	===Ethical Capitalism===		===Ethical Capitalism===
	FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor Eron Wolf, and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."		FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251224181938/https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/ Archived])</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor Eron Wolf, and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."

	===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===		===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===
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	5. End-to-end Encryption (if possible): Servers should never be able to leverage their man in the middle status to discern the content of communications between their users.		5. End-to-end Encryption (if possible): Servers should never be able to leverage their man in the middle status to discern the content of communications between their users.

	0. Don’t Suck: This applies to all software, FUTO-ey or not. We have accomplished nothing if our software is sluggish, unreliable, or lacks key features. Our clients need to be delightful. Our servers need to help our clients be delightful. <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>		0. Don’t Suck: This applies to all software, FUTO-ey or not. We have accomplished nothing if our software is sluggish, unreliable, or lacks key features. Our clients need to be delightful. Our servers need to help our clients be delightful. <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260204001752/https://www.futo.org/about/what-is-futo/ Archived])</ref>

	==FUTO self managed life guide==		==FUTO self managed life guide==
	In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation]</ref> (as of 2025-04-28T20:45:00 the wiki is not reachable because of a certificate error and HSTS) and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8 \|publisher=YouTube \|language=en \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8 \|publisher=YouTube \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part2}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann}}</ref>		In December 2024, a guide was published as both an extensive wiki article<ref>[https://wiki.futo.org FUTO - Wiki]: [https://wiki.futo.org/wiki/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250426195035/https://wiki.futo.org/ Archived])</ref> (as of 2025-04-28T20:45:00 the wiki is not reachable because of a certificate error and HSTS) and a two-part video series.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 1 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8 \|publisher=YouTube \|language=en \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=FUTO \|date=6 Dec 2024 \|title=FUTO's Guide to a Self Managed Life: part 2 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8 \|publisher=YouTube \|format=video \|ref=selfmanage-part2}}</ref> It covers topics like setting up your own personal cloud storage for files, shared documents, photos, notes and even contacts. With it, you can run an entire app suite of your own that looks and feels the same as the one you are probably used to, with the benefit that you actually own your data. It also covers topics like creating a smart home, so that you can connect your smart devices and let them work together however you wish. This includes home security/surveillance cameras, for which you can set up alerts and decide where the footage is stored, so that it is just you who can look at the footage. A comprehensive overview of the topics can be found in the table of contents of the wiki article and the timestamps of the video descriptions. It is a very comprehensive guide, and it has been written in a beginner friendly way. Every step of the guide in the wiki has been individually tested and provides explanations with pictures.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s\|title=the ultimate guide to an open source life, i spent 2 months on this, i hope you enjoy it!!!\|date=3 Feb 2025\|format=video\|publisher=YouTube\|language=en\|author=Louis Rossmann \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Gj6HqWCdk3s \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==