Freedombox: Own Private Server
salsa.debian.org
salsa.debian.org
I clicked the link and still don't have any idea what it actually is?
It says my own private server. Is it some kind of docker thing, or is it like ESXi? Is it a specific kind of server?
The site says 'Easy to manage, privacy oriented home server'. Does this mean its a debian based distro? Or is it a how-to on building a server from parts?
It is non obvious what this thing is. or why it's called freedombox when it's actually named plinth?
How does it make you free? what restrictions are there on other distros? Am i about to find out that support is through parlor?
*FreedomBox is a community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal communications. It is a networking appliance designed to allow interfacing with the rest of the Internet under conditions of protected privacy and data security. It hosts applications such as blog, wiki, website, social network, email, web proxy and a Tor relay, on a device that can replace your Wi-Fi router, so that your data stays with you.
This module, called FreedomBox Service and also know as Plinth, is the core functionality and web interface to the functions of the FreedomBox. It is extensible and provides various applications of FreedomBox as modules. Each module or application provides simplified user interface to control the underlying functionality. As FreedomBox can act as a wireless router, it is possible to configure networking. It also allows configuration of basic system parameters such as time zone, hostname and automatic upgrades.
You can find more information about FreedomBox Service (Plinth) on the Plinth Wiki page, the FreedomBox Wiki and the FreedomBox Manual.*