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Start9

Sovereign computing for a free future

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Start9 provides a way for individuals to run their own private server without relying on third-party cloud providers. Its StartOS operating system is accessed through a browser and handles the discovery, installation, configuration, and use of open-source software. The company also sells hardware products, offers a marketplace of self-hostable services, and provides customer support.

StartOS is accompanied by StartWRT, StartTunnel, the Start CLI, and a packaging SDK for developers, along with Start9 and Community registries. StartOS and StartWRT are free and open source, with updates provided at no cost on Start9 hardware or the user's own hardware. Start9 hardware products receive security updates for at least five years from purchase. The platform is aimed at individuals seeking to self-host software and developers who want to package services for StartOS.

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