can I run ipfs on my home computer if I wanted to host a node?
Yes, as long as it isn't an ancient computer it should be good.
I'm actually not that happy about the transition. The setup for ipfs is going to lose some people. Not only that but you are switching from a beta interface in webtorrent to an alpha interface with ipfs.
I'm not sure about it. Maybe after I get over the initial headache of having to use the terminal again for something, ill begrudgingly go along with it. Maybe it will be good.
Its not that old but it is a P3. I think I should be good so I'll give it a try tomorrow. And dont get yourself down. They are not shutting one door, they are opening both. The more inclusive the devs are the more users we will gain.