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Developer Migrates Hosting from DigitalOcean to Hetzner Due to Geopolitical Concerns
Key points
- PrettyGoodPing moved hosting from DigitalOcean (U.S.) to Hetzner (E.U.).
- Motivation included geopolitical concerns and reducing U.S. service reliance.
- Similar migration is planned for MetaCPAN.
- Developer is also reducing Google service usage due to similar concerns.
Hosting Migration Details
The developer behind PrettyGoodPing recently migrated the application's hosting infrastructure from DigitalOcean, a U.S.-based provider, to Hetzner, located in the European Union. While price was a contributing factor, the primary motivation for this move was a desire to shift away from U.S.-centric services due to geopolitical concerns.
Broader Context and Motivations
This hosting change is part of a larger trend for the developer, who expressed a need to scrutinize the origin of their digital services, similar to how one might check the provenance of physical goods. The decision was influenced by perceived issues such as the renaming of geographical features and a general unease with the concentration of services within specific regions.
A similar migration is underway for MetaCPAN, another project managed by the developer, which is also planning to move away from DigitalOcean. The developer noted that MetaCPAN has no sponsorship ties to DigitalOcean, allowing for greater flexibility in choosing providers.
Reducing Reliance on Major Tech Companies
In addition to hosting changes, the developer is actively working to reduce their reliance on Google services, particularly Google Maps and Gmail. This effort is driven by similar concerns about the influence and practices of large tech companies. For applications like My Mind is Racing, alternative login methods have been introduced to provide users with choices beyond Google authentication.
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Reporting from
A developer moved their PrettyGoodPing application from DigitalOcean in the U.S. to Hetzner in the E.U., citing geopolitical motivations and a desire to reduce reliance on U.S.-based services. This decision was influenced by broader concerns about the provenance of services and data.