Rich Freeman via plug on 10 Oct 2024 15:45:27 -0700


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[PLUG] FOSS Google App/etc Alternatives


So, this is a bit of a broad topic, but I suspect most won't mind the
discussion too much.

I've been contemplating reducing my Google dependence.  As a start
I've deployed NextCloud, though I have found it a bit buggy (doesn't
always offer to open docs, and copy/paste in Chrome often doesn't work
- might be a browser thing).

If I wanted to take this further I'd need a couple of other
alternatives.  Any suggestions for each of the below, with an emphasis
on self-hosting (k8s) and having a web-based and Android client where
appropriate?  Things I would need include:

Gmail alternative that is label-based (ie not folder-based in the
sense that an email is only in one folder) with keyboard shortcuts (ie
similar to hitting j/k/u to navigate, and e to remove the inbox label
- and yes, I want inbox to be a label and not a traditional folder).
The android client needs offline capability and needs to be able to
also manage labels easily to archive mail/etc.

Bookmark manager that can sync to browsers and have a web front-end.

Contact manager that can sync to android and be accessed from web.

Calendar that can do android reminders/offline/etc but also has web front-end.

Browser.

Offhand I think that is most of what I'm still using Google for (aside
from Voice, which I'm guessing would be REALLY hard to replace).

I'm sure not all of this is going to be a perfect fit but I'm looking
for my best options.  All-in-one solutions are fine if they make sense
and are easy enough to self-host on k8s.

-- 
Rich
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