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Solo is possible - I did it. The videos are good and I did some more reading - Starting Strength by Mike Rippetoe being the best book.
I have weights and a cage at home so it is safe to do. Warm up sets help you get into the way of each exercise.
I like it and after a three month break (due to injury and life) started again last night - empty bar squat, empty bar bench and 40kg rows.
If you do decide to follow it, I would suggest that you FOLLOW it - don't make things up yourself. If it suggests deloading the bar - do it. I learned that lesson the hard way with a groin strain.
The most important thing I learned was if you feel that you have hurt yourself - STOP! Strains become tears and they are very sore. A break to recover is better than an injury that affects you for weeks.