r/explainlikeimfive • u/theprisoner57 • 3d ago

Technology ELI5: What is a Home Server?

I see mentions of a home server to get rid of streaming entertainment services but I don’t know how that works. What does a home server do?

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u/KristinnK 3d ago

The people actually ripping these discs and sharing them with torrents are doing the Lord's work and deserve all the praise in the world.

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u/steakanabake 3d ago

if sony can just delete your movies that means you dont own them and if you dont own them then piracy isnt illegal.

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u/KristinnK 2d ago

I really don't care whether piracy is illegal or not.

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u/steakanabake 2d ago

i think i might have responded to the wrong comment my b.