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commit2a18762cc5580a684bfa3f8d3900b931663d2b33 authorGordon <gordon@hey.com> dateWed 25 Jan 2023, 13:00 (4 years ago) parenta4004f6
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content/getting-started/cli.md+2−2 content/getting-started/cloud-hosting.md+8 content/getting-started/home-servers.md+27 content/getting-started/hosted.md+4−1 content/getting-started/local-hosting.md−10 content/getting-started/self-host.md+5−6
content/getting-started/cli.md+2−2
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ You can do this with the following command:
284284Then `.run` should work as expected and future runtime upgrades can be done via
285285`next`.
286286
287−### Next steps
287+## Next steps
288288
289289Learn how to [get around your
290−urbit](https://urbit.org/getting-started/getting-around).
290+urbit](/getting-started/getting-around).
content/getting-started/cloud-hosting.md+8
@@ -458,3 +458,11 @@ boot the old copy on the live network**. Doing so will create unfixable
458458networking problems and require you to perform a factory reset through Bridge,
459459wiping your ship's data. We therefore don't recommend you keep duplicates of
460460your pier lying around.
461+
462+
463+## Next steps
464+
465+- Kep your Urbit runtime up-to-date to take advantage of the latest Landscape and Application over-the-air updates. See [Step #5 in the CLI guide](/getting-started/cli#5-runtime-upgrades) to update your runtime.
466+
467+- Learn how to [get around your
468+urbit](/getting-started/getting-around).
content/getting-started/home-servers.mdnew file+27
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1++++
2+title = "Home Servers"
3+weight = 5
4+description = "Options for hosting with a home server"
5+tag = "selfhost"
6++++
7+
8+There are now a variety of tools that make running Urbit at home much simpler. If your enjoy hardware ownership and full embracing the spirit of decentralization, then these tools are for you.
9+
10+
11+## Native Planet
12+
13+![Native Planet Tellurian](https://storage.googleapis.com/media.urbit.org/site/getting-started/native-planet.jpg)
14+
15+Purchase a [computer designed to run Urbit](https://www.nativeplanet.io/), out of the box.
16+
17+## Groundseg & Startram
18+
19+![Groundseg UI](https://storage.googleapis.com/media.urbit.org/site/getting-started/groundseg.png)
20+
21+Install these [Native Planet software packages](https://www.nativeplanet.io/software) to turn a Linux computer into an urbit that's accessible from anywhere in the world.
22+
23+## Umbrel
24+
25+![Umbrel Screenshot](https://storage.googleapis.com/media.urbit.org/site/getting-started/umbrel.png)
26+
27+Install the [Urbit application](https://subject.network/posts/urbit-apps-umbrel/) on a Raspberry Pi running [Umbrel](https://umbrel.com/).
content/getting-started/hosted.md+4−1
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ tag = "hostprov"
77
88Hosting providers are companies that offer "Urbit as a Service". They do the work of setting up your urbit in the cloud and making sure it's up to date and you don't have perform any technical steps or maintenance.
99
10+![Hosting Providers](https://storage.googleapis.com/media.urbit.org/site/getting-started/hosting-providers.png)
11+
1012Generally, you'll get an Urbit ID by signing up with a hosting provider, but some allow you to bring your own Urbit ID, or even your pier (all your urbit data.)
1113
1214While hosting providers offer convenience and customer support, hosting does mean trusting your provider with your data, just as you would any MEGACORP internet service company. However, unlike with MEGACORP, you'll always be able to exit with your Urbit ID to another provider or self-hosting. And your hosting provider has every reason to be as helpful as possible to you in this process.
@@ -18,5 +20,6 @@ The two important points one should remember about hosting providers:
1820- Urbit has portable data, so you should be able to work with a hosting provider to download all your data and boot up elsewhere if you choose to migrate or start self-hosting.
1921
2022
23+## Next steps
2124
22−**Next** – [Explore Hosting Providers -&gt;](/getting-started/providers)
25+[Explore Hosting Providers -&gt;](/getting-started/providers)
content/getting-started/local-hosting.mddeleted−10
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2−title = "Home Servers"
3−weight = 5
4−description = "Options for hosting with a home server"
5−tag = "selfhost"
6−+++
7−
8−- TODO: Umbrel
9−- TODO: Native Planet
10−- TODO: Groundseg & Starram
content/getting-started/self-host.md+5−6
@@ -20,11 +20,10 @@ Remember, never run your Urbit in more than one place! Doing so will likely nec
2020
2121## Next Steps
2222
23−1. [Get an Urbit ID](/getting-started/get-id):
24−You can boot Urbit with a comet, a temporary Urbit ID, but you'll want a planet so you can take full advantage of the networked experience.
23+- [Get an Urbit ID](/getting-started/get-id) – Get a planet, a permanent Urbit ID, for the best networked experience.
2524
26−2. [CLI instructions](/getting-started/cli):
27−Set up Vere, the Urbit runtime, using the command line.
25+- [CLI instructions](/getting-started/cli) – Set up Vere, the Urbit runtime, using the command line.
2826
29−3. [Install on the cloud](/getting-started/cloud-hosting):
30−A step-by-step guide to setting up Urbit on Digital Ocean.
27+- [Install on the cloud](/getting-started/cloud-hosting) – A step-by-step guide to setting up Urbit on Digital Ocean.
28+
29+- [Set up a home server](/getting-started/home-servers) – Explore options for running your own dedicated physical Urbit computer.