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: A free, public-domain train simulator focused on realism and featuring a large variety of community-created routes and trains.

While " Rail Simulator " was a specific 2007 title that is now mostly replaced by the Train Simulator series, you can still find its trial versions or explore entirely free open-source alternatives. Rail Simulator Free Download

: This is the modern successor to the original Rail Simulator . While the base game is often paid, it frequently features free weekends or "starter pack" versions. Top 100% Free Alternatives : A free, public-domain train simulator focused on

: Available on platforms like Xbox , this free pack provides access to the "Training Center" to learn locomotive fundamentals. While the base game is often paid, it

: A completely free, open-source project that supports a massive range of digital content and is widely considered the best community-driven simulator.

If you are looking for a full, permanent experience without cost, these open-source projects are the gold standard for rail enthusiasts:

: You can download a trial version of the original game for Windows Vista and newer.

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Scaling Mastodon

My instance mastodon.social has recently surpassed 43,000 users. I have closed registrations both to have more time to investigate the infrastructure and ensure a good experience for existing users, and to encourage more decentralization in the network (with a wonderful effect — the Mastodon fediverse now hosts over 161,000 people spread out over more than 500 independent instances!) But providing a smooth and swift service to 43,000 users takes some doing, and as some of the other instances are approaching large sizes themselves, it is a good time to share the tips & tricks I learned from doing it.

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Eugen Rochko

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Two reasons why organizations should switch to self-hosting social media

My name is Eugen Rochko and I’m the creator of Mastodon, a free, open-source federated social network server. The flagship instance mastodon.social has over 23,000 users and is growing fast. You can check it out here. If your organization is hosting a Mastodon instance, it is essentially a self-perpetuating brand awareness campaign. When people from other instances talk to or follow your users, they see your domain name all the time, since it is part of their globally unique usernames. It’s like those sticker ads on cars, except you don’t have to pay for them and it doesn’t disturb anyone because you’re providing a service.

Rail Simulator Free Download

Eugen Rochko

Strategy & Product Advisor, Founder