Oracle killed my server and all I got was a sense of feeling rather stupid at using it in the first place
Order of events:
4th August 2026
A fateful email arrives in my inbox. I disregard it immediately, because I hate when companies email me.
Action Required: OCI Always Free Update
The Always Free compute limits have been updated. If your tenancy is currently using Always Free compute resources above the new limits, you must reduce your usage by August 18, 2026.
18th August
The server is suspended.
19th August, 6AM
i think f0rest dot net might be down ,,
—friend
19th August, 11AM
Oh. Oh it’s down down.
—kris
(on socials) recommendations for cheap providers (under 10 EUR) in west-europe would be appreciated.
TO BE CONTINUED… It’s bed time for me.
Last updated: Aug 24, 2026 ()