Meet Helm, the startup taking on Gmail with a server that runs in your home

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Minimalist, Oct 17, 2018.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    https://arstechnica.com/information...n-gmail-with-a-server-that-runs-in-your-home/
     
    Minimalist, Oct 17, 2018
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  2. shmu26

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    Reach very deeply into your pockets, please...
     
    shmu26, Oct 18, 2018
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  3. Minimalist

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    Yes, privacy (even if not high) can be expensive.
     
    Minimalist, Oct 18, 2018
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  4. Rasheed187

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    I must say it's an interesting idea, but what if the device breaks down? I probably don't care enough about my email privacy, so that's why I'm sticking with Yahoo Mail and Gmail.
     
    Rasheed187, Oct 19, 2018
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  5. shmu26

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    +1
     
    shmu26, Oct 19, 2018
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  6. Stefan Froberg

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    I can make same with 1/10 of the price. Or 1/5th if you want fancy case over it.
     
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    Stefan Froberg, Oct 19, 2018
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  7. guest

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    Long read
    Avoid Surveillance With Helm, a Home Server Anyone Can Use to Keep Emails Truly Private
    April 30, 2019
    https://theintercept.com/2019/04/30/helm-email-server/
     
    guest, Apr 30, 2019
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