Practical IT help, built around open source
I’m Chris, the person behind FOSSadmin. I help people work through Linux setups, explore self-hosted tools and build straightforward websites.
Start with one problem: a system that needs attention, a tool you want to move, a website you need, or a workflow that needs clearer instructions.
Discuss your project Meet Chris
What I can help with
Start with a clearly scoped project.
- Linux and self-hosting: Configuration, troubleshooting and planning a manageable self-hosted setup. We’ll discuss the hardware, tools and maintenance before choosing a direction.
- Networks and everyday systems: Help investigating connectivity problems, reviewing a small network and documenting how it works.
- Websites and creative workflows: A clear home for your work, services and contact information. You can also ask about OBS setup and ecommerce content workflows.
- Documentation and handover: Setup notes, SOPs and repeatable steps that make a system easier to use after the project ends.
More control, with the trade-offs explained
Open-source tools can give you more say in how your systems run. Self-hosting also means taking responsibility for updates, backups and maintenance.
- The aim isn’t to replace everything at once. It’s to find a sensible next step, explain the costs and avoid changes that create more work than they solve.
Work directly with the person doing the work
FOSSadmin is an early-stage, owner-operated business. You’ll speak with me about the task and whether it’s a good fit.
- Scope, costs and follow-up support should be agreed before work starts.
Tell me what you’re trying to do
You don’t need a technical brief. Tell me what you use now, what’s getting in the way and what you’d like to change.