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diff --git a/account.mdwn b/account.mdwn index e8e6e3d..15975ed 100644 --- a/account.mdwn +++ b/account.mdwn @@ -27,4 +27,4 @@ User accounts provide access to various services: User accounts are administered by the technical supporters using a small set of [[commands]] -An [[introemail]] (or [[introemailDanish]]) points new users to the [[intro]] on this documentation website. +An [[introemail]] points new users to the [[intro]] on this documentation website. diff --git a/account/commands.mdwn b/account/commands.mdwn index 3edd07f..7a575df 100644 --- a/account/commands.mdwn +++ b/account/commands.mdwn @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ Within commands below, Don't take square brackets, angle brackets and triple-dot * Addresshint: local part of email address, followed by @-sign, and optionally followed by mailgroup. Like these: jonas@ js@pool_of_maildomains 3. Send an email based on [[intro/email.en]] skeleton: * If an ouside working email address has been provided, then use that as recipient. Alternatively use the contact person of the new user (teacher, boss etc.) as recipient. - * Add \<username>@homebase.dk as Cc: - * Add hostmaster@homebase.dk as Bcc: - * Add teknik@lists.homebase.dk as Reply-To: + * Add \<username>@example.com as Cc: + * Add hostmaster@example.com as Bcc: + * Add teknik@lists.example.com as Reply-To: 4. Send a cellphone text message based on [[intro/sms.en]], adding the the password spit out from the command above. TODO: Automate more: sending out sms and email should happen automatically. @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Use the following command to change hinting of an existing user account: localmaildomainupdate -FIXME: localmaildomainupdate should email diff file to postmaster@homebase.dk +FIXME: localmaildomainupdate should email diff file to postmaster@example.com ## Extend password lifespan @@ -82,11 +82,11 @@ TODO: The above command should ideally emit an sms and/or email rewuesting the u 1. Notice log messages warning about passwords soon expiring 2. Send a cellphone textmessage with the following content: - You must change your password - it soon expires! Read how and why at the web page http://support.homebase.no/intro + You must change your password - it soon expires! Read how and why at the web page http://support.redpill.dk/intro Or in danish: - Du skal ændre din adgangskode - den udløber snart! Læs hvordan og hvorfor på websiden http://support.homebase.dk/intro + Du skal ændre din adgangskode - den udløber snart! Læs hvordan og hvorfor på websiden http://support.redpill.dk/intro TODO: Rewrite as automated syslog-ng plugin or cron script passing the message to an sms gateway. diff --git a/homebase.mdwn b/homebase.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index b6dc7f0..0000000 --- a/homebase.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,9 +0,0 @@ -# Homebase - -Homebase consists of several organisations, all physically located at or near Mejlgade 35, Århus. Denmark. - -The following organisations are part of Homebase: - - * [KaosPiloterne](http://www.kaospilot.dk/) - * [Frontløberne](http://www.frontloberne.dk/) - * [Café Kølbert](http://www.koelbert.dk/) @@ -1,8 +1,6 @@ -[[linguas title"Intro"]] +# Introduction to using this system -# Introduction to using Homebase - -As a user of Homebase you have been given an "account". You have received a "username" (probably by email), and a password (probably by cellphone text message). +As a user of this system you have been given an "account". You have received a "username" (probably by email), and a password (probably by cellphone text message). The password you received has only a short lifespan, and **must** be changed soon. @@ -30,7 +28,7 @@ If you loose or reveal your password, a new one is created for you (and texted t ## Change your password -Change your password here: <https://mail.homebase.dk/horde3/passwd/> +Depending on system setup, you may change your password with the provided webmail "IMP" (contact your technicians for details). ## Go explore! diff --git a/intro/email.mdwn b/intro/email.mdwn index 040a7df..d901116 100644 --- a/intro/email.mdwn +++ b/intro/email.mdwn @@ -1,8 +1,7 @@ -[[linguas title="Introduction email"]] Hi XXXXX! - A personal account has been added for you at Homebase. + A personal account has been added for you at your host system. Your username is "XXX". Password will be sent through cellphone text message. @@ -10,20 +9,20 @@ The account is used for email addresses and other personal services. Currently the following email addresses has been attached: - XXX@homebase.dk - XXXXX@some-other-domain.dk + XXX@example.com + XXXXX@another.example.com Summary of configuration: * Your password is personal: Don't write it down, and don't reveal it to your boos or to technicians! If you forget it, you simply get another :-) - * Email server is "mail.homebase.dk" offering web, smtp, imap and pop3. + * Email server is "mail.example.com" offering web, smtp, imap and pop3. * You MUST use SSL and password for all email service (also smtp). More on setup and possibilities with your new account - changing password, more email adresses, subscribing to mailinglists etc. - is here: - http://support.homebase.dk/intro + http://support.redpill.dk/intro Kind regards, XXXXX - Homebase technical supporter + Technical supporter diff --git a/intro/sms.mdwn b/intro/sms.mdwn index 15fb551..4bc487d 100644 --- a/intro/sms.mdwn +++ b/intro/sms.mdwn @@ -1,3 +1,2 @@ -[[linguas title="Introduction sms"]] - Here is a temporary password for your account. You MUST change it within 14 days: Read the web page http://support.homebase.dk/intro . Password: <password> + Here is a temporary password for your account. You MUST change it within 14 days: Read the web page http://support.redpill.dk/intro . Password: <password> diff --git a/mail/intro.mdwn b/mail/intro.mdwn index e586ea9..870368d 100644 --- a/mail/intro.mdwn +++ b/mail/intro.mdwn @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Email introduction -Your Homebase account has at least one email address attached. +Your account at this system has at least one email address attached. Additional addresses can be added on request. Some may already be added. @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ All incoming emails are stored in your account inbox, no matter what email addre ## Webmail -Webmail is at <https://mail.homebase.dk/> +(contact your technicians for the location of webmail at this system) This is ready to use as is - no special setup required. @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This is ready to use as is - no special setup required. Here's a short summary of the needed setup: - * Email server is "**mail.homebase.dk**", for both incoming and outgoing services. + * Email server is the same for both incoming and outgoing services (contact your technicians for the hostname). * Email are reachable through the services **pop3** and **imap**. Imap is recommended for most cases. * Outgoing mail is handled through secure smtp on port **465** (not the normal port 25). * You MUST use **SSL** and password **authentication** for all email services (also smtp). @@ -28,6 +28,6 @@ Here's a short summary of the needed setup: ## More info -See [[setup]] for more details on setting up your computer to use your Homebase account. +See [[setup]] for more details on setting up your computer to use your account at this system. -See [[mail]] for an overview of info related to using email at Homebase. +See [[mail]] for an overview of info related to using email at this sysmte. diff --git a/mail/setup.mdwn b/mail/setup.mdwn index 6a70c47..768663e 100644 --- a/mail/setup.mdwn +++ b/mail/setup.mdwn @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -Setting up your personal HomeBase email account -=============================================== +Setting up your personal email account +====================================== -As a user of Homebase you have been given a single "account". Tied to this account is an email address (or perhaps more than one, especially if you are related to several of the Homebase organisations). +As a user of this system you have been given a single "account". Tied to this account is an email address (or perhaps more than one, especially if you are related to several organisations at this system). All incoming emails are stored in the inbox of your personal account. @@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ Webmail is probably the simplest way to reach your emails. Somewhat like HoTMaiL The webmail application "IMP" also gives access to change password for your Homebase account. -The website <https://mail.homebase.dk/> provides several webmail applications, each with different strengths and weaknesses. It also lists alternative websites also offering webmail access to Homebase accounts. +One common website (contact your technicians for its location) provides several webmail applications, each with different strengths and weaknesses. It also lists alternative websites also offering webmail access to accounts at this system. - * Go to <https://mail.homebase.dk/> + * Go to the webmail website (contact your technicians for its location) * Pick the topmost webmail application, IMP. * Login using your personal username and password @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ To avoid filling up the allowed disk space on your account (your "quota") you wi External links -------------- -Help texts at riseup.net (whenever "mail.riseup.net" is mentioned, use "mail.homebase.dk" instead): +Help texts at riseup.net (whenever "mail.riseup.net" is mentioned, use the mailserver hostname of this system instead): * [Setting up email applications](http://help.riseup.net/mail/mail-clients/) * [Dealing with security certificates](http://help.riseup.net/mail/security/certificates/) diff --git a/redpill.mdwn b/redpill.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..506595c --- /dev/null +++ b/redpill.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Redpill - self-centered ICT + +ICT is complex. It is tempting to close your eyes and just leave the trouble to someone else. Simple at first, but expensive and you never really know what you have. + +Redpill is different. You are in control of your own digital resources - and save both money and frustrations in the long run. + +## Redpill in management terms + +Redpill is the opposite of outsourcing: As much as possible of your precious data and infrastructure in kept in-house, and the rest uses only simple and generic services to avoid depending on unique features of a single provider. + +An "ICT guide" is hired part-time to help setup your resources as self-sustainable as possible, and to train one or more of your own staff to work with the system on a day-to-day basis. + +When the setup is completed, smaller tasks like restarting services or adding/changing user accounts can be done by the "superusers" among your staff. Beyond that, your network can in principle run on its own, although typically your ICT guide stays in the loop as a technical advisor, continuously checking security and optimize/improve/extend services. + +You keep your ICT guide only for as long as the relationship is mutually beneficial: Your data, services and know-how stays with you. Your system keeps running, it just slowly becomes "oldfashioned". And you can take in another ICT guide - behind the scenes all code is standard Debian GNU/Linux structures with a large userbase worldwide. + +## Redpill in technical terms + +Server hardware: Noname x86 machines, software RAID and all user data mirrored through Internet to separate host + +Server software: Debian GNU/Linux - postfix, apache, amavis, dovecot, etc. + +Machines for creative use: Apple Macintosh + +Machines for classical paperwork use: Debian GNU/Linux or Microsoft Windows. + +## Redpill in an alien environment + +It is possible to share locations with an organisation not using (and not interested in) the Redpill concept. You usually do _not_ need to adopt to a strict foreign policy: + +You need from the ICT staff of your host organisation...: + + * A single static public IP number with port number 22 open inbound, and standard ports open outbound (or ideally fully open) + * Space for a single standard-sized computer (or preferrably 2) diff --git a/test.mdwn b/test.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 2c5c2e3..0000000 --- a/test.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -[[linguas title="test in english"]] - -This is a test |