From b685df6f25bd0fd60755781349d8a76e9753402c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonas Smedegaard Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:26:35 +0200 Subject: Add new topics address, files, quota and redpill. --- redpill/admin.mdwn | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ redpill/purpose.mdwn | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ redpill/use.mdwn | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 104 insertions(+) create mode 100644 redpill/admin.mdwn create mode 100644 redpill/purpose.mdwn create mode 100644 redpill/use.mdwn (limited to 'redpill') diff --git a/redpill/admin.mdwn b/redpill/admin.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b7c3985 --- /dev/null +++ b/redpill/admin.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# Redpill for technicians + +## Recommended hardware and software + +### Servere + +Hardware: + + * Noname x86 machines + * software RAID + * All user data mirrored to remote host + +Software: + + * Debian GNU/Linux (distribution) + * Postfix + * Apache + * AMaVis + * Dovecot + * HORDE/IMP + +### Workstations + +For creative use: + + * Apple Macintosh + +For classical administrative use: + + * Debian GNU/Linux or Microsoft Windows + +For use in schools or Internet cafés, at fairs or other demanding places: + + * Debian GNU/Linux + +## Redpill in an alien environment + +It is possible to run a Redpill system at a host organisation not using (and +with no interest in) the Redpill concept. The system usually need _not_ submit +to a strict foreign policy. + +You need from the ICT staff of your host organisation...: + + * A single static public IP number with port 22 open inbound and standard + ports open outbound (or ideally fully open) + * Space for a single standard-sized computer (or preferrably 2) + + +## More info + + * Strategic [[arguments|purpose]] + * Daily [[use]] diff --git a/redpill/purpose.mdwn b/redpill/purpose.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e0e8928 --- /dev/null +++ b/redpill/purpose.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# Redpill for decision makers + +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. In reality you are +recommended to keep your ICT guide 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 other ICT +guides or ordinary technicians - all code is Free Software, tied to the Debian +GNU/Linux distribution with one of the largest userbases worldwide and favoured +especially amongst skilled networks administrators. + +## More info + + * Daily [[use]] + * Technical [[overview|admin]] diff --git a/redpill/use.mdwn b/redpill/use.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d96fcfc --- /dev/null +++ b/redpill/use.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Redpill for users + +At a Redpill system you are the hero! You are offered various tools to use as +you please, at your own pace. + +If problems occur along the way, then no god or magician wipes it off for you, +but you are not all alone either... + +At some other systems, technical stuff is considered too important to involve +you - or you are too important to get involved. Technicians are your servants +and superheroes, taking care of technical challenges on your behalf. + +With Redpill, however, [[communicating|internet]] is considered too important +to leave to others. Computers are servants (but sometimes clumsy at that), +while technicians are skilled friends helping you if in trouble - not by +carrying you, but by guiding and enlightening. And maybe use a little magic +now and then too, but too much would spoil you. + +Redpill makes you the hero! + +## More info + + * Strategic [[arguments|purpose]] + * Technical [[overview|admin]] + * [[../Intro]] to this Redpill-based system -- cgit v1.2.3