About
Hi, my name is Simon. I started blogging in 2003 on gedit.net (my archived blog). Since 2005, I have worked professionally in software development, and since 2008, I have run my own mail and DNS servers.
Self-hosting my digital life helps me retain full control over my data, tailor every tool to my needs, and deepen my technical skills while building a resilient, private, and adaptable tech ecosystem. I share my experiences and solutions here to help others on their self-hosting journey.
What I Write About
I focus on practical technical solutions with real-world examples. My current interests include:
- Self-hosting: DNS recursor and resolver, mail servers, search engines, and other self-hosted services
- Web Archiving: Preserving websites on GitHub Pages (archiv.gedit.net, archiv.berlinics.de, archiv.her0.be)
- Linux System Administration and Networking: systemd, cgroups, Docker, resource management, virtualization, and server optimization
- Web Standards: Accessible, standards-compliant development
My Approach
I believe writing matters more than perfecting the technology. Each post documents what I learn, whether it's HTML form validation, limiting Firefox memory with systemd, or archiving entire websites. I focus on creating practical guides with real examples that others can learn from.
In 2023, after years of sharing through Twitter, GitHub, and Gists, I decided to re-engage with long-form writing. This blog is my way of documenting and sharing knowledge, that's what the web is for.
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