Managed low-cost cloud hosting for developers who want privacy-focused operating systems like OpenBSD without setting them up themselves.
Privacy-first, low-cost cloud & niche OS deployments
A Hacker News post shows you can run OpenBSD on DigitalOcean for $4/month, proving niche privacy-focused OSs can run on very cheap cloud instances. That affordability keeps a small, steady group of developers seeking private, easy hosting — a narrow opening for managed services that deploy and maintain these niche systems.
Projected Score
as a side gig ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
no money or audience ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Aug 26, 2026 Hacker News (Algolia): Run OpenBSD on DigitalOcean for $4/month
