Breaking Free: How a 10-Year Ubuntu Blog Escaped to FreeBSD

This case study underscores a critical infrastructure reality: running unsupported operating systems creates cascading security and maintenance costs. By migrating to FreeBSD on Hetzner, the author achieved a remarkable outcome—cutting monthly expenses by more than half while doubling computational resources. For developers managing legacy infrastructure, this journey demonstrates how strategic migration decisions can solve both technical risks and business inefficiencies.