He should release the code and increase security and privacy within the app if he doesnt have advertisers. We dont want ads anyway.

Why not use a pi or some other sbc?

Check alternativeto.net. Search for any software and it will give you a list of other options and what they are all about.

Isn’t this the technology that allows google/att to look at and analize all my texts? Why would anyone want this?

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Here is a greatbarticle on how to build your own streaming box with Kodi and a raspberry pi. You could also use a playstation or xbox.

I have a qnap. I have had no issues. It runs its own qts OS so no need to figure out what you want to run. Make sure the hardware is x86. Plex runs better on x86.

JB Labs has good shows. My favorite is the Self Hosted show.

I assume the disco fever is all the pairs shorted together. Is this cable buried or run through the house? I would start by redoing your ends. Make sure they are crimped fully and both sides are identical.

How do you know the cable is damaged? If you have a toner you can hook the generator to the damaged pair and listen along the length of the cable to where the tone changes. It’s not as fool-proof as a tester, but much cheaper.