Isn&#x27;t HN supposed to be a forum popular with entrepreneurs? You <i>sell</i> the high-computation device as an optional extra.<p><pre><code>    For full privacy, buy our turn-key home server!
    (optional video display available)

    If you&#x27;re the DIY technical types who already 
    runs a home server, may prefer our inexpensive
    software package that provides most of the features
    at much lower cost (some assembly required).
</code></pre>
(or something like that)<p>The idea that a remote network is somehow a requirement is <i>patently</i> absurd.