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 ===== What is the PirateBox? ===== ===== What is the PirateBox? =====
-**PirateBox** creates offline wireless networks designed for **anonymous file sharing, chatting, message boarding, and media streaming**. You can think of it as your very own **portable offline Internet in a box**! ​ +**PirateBox** creates offline wireless networks designed for **anonymous file sharing, chatting, message boarding, and media streaming**. You can think of it as your very own **portable offline Internet in a box**! ​PirateBox project is following a view simple [[goals|goals]].
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 With the release of **PirateBox 1.0**, building your own **PirateBox** has never been easier! With the release of **PirateBox 1.0**, building your own **PirateBox** has never been easier!
  
-Our current **target hardware** is the **[[http://​www.tp-link.com/​lk/​products/​details/?​model=TL-MR3020|TP-Link ​Tl-MR3020]]** and **[[http://​www.tp-link.com/​en/​products/​details/?​model=TL-MR3040|TP-Link TL-MR3040]]** wireless routers and the **[[http://​www.raspberrypi.org/​help/​what-is-a-raspberry-pi/​|Raspberry Pi single board computer]]**. You should be able to pick up each of these devices for around **US$35**. Visit the **[[:​OpenWrt:​diy|PirateBox OpenWrt DIY page]]** and the **[[:​raspberry_pi|Raspberry Pi page]]** for **detailed instructions** and more info.+Our current **target hardware** is the **[[http://​www.tp-link.com/​lk/​products/​details/?​model=TL-MR3020|TP-Link ​TL-MR3020]]** and **[[http://​www.tp-link.com/​en/​products/​details/?​model=TL-MR3040|TP-Link TL-MR3040]]** wireless routers and the **[[http://​www.raspberrypi.org/​help/​what-is-a-raspberry-pi/​|Raspberry Pi single board computer]]**. You should be able to pick up each of these devices for around **US$35**. Visit the **[[:​OpenWrt:​diy|PirateBox OpenWrt DIY page]]** and the **[[:​raspberry_pi|Raspberry Pi page]]** for **detailed instructions** and more info.
  
 There is also now a **[[:​android|PirateBox Android app]]** which can be easily installed on **[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Android_rooting|rooted]]** Android phones. ​   There is also now a **[[:​android|PirateBox Android app]]** which can be easily installed on **[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Android_rooting|rooted]]** Android phones. ​  
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 ===== What's new with PirateBox Version 1.0? ===== ===== What's new with PirateBox Version 1.0? =====
-**PirateBox 1.0** brings several new features including: **Responsive web design** for ease of use with phones and tablets; **UPnP Media Server** for local streaming of movies and songs; **Image and Message Board** for 4chan-like functionality;​ **Chat room** for anonymous communications;​ **Browser-based file sharing** system! ​ +**PirateBox 1.0** brings several new features including: **Responsive web design** for ease of use with phones and tablets; **UPnP Media Server** for local streaming of movies and songs; **Image and Message Board** for 4chan-like functionality;​ **Chat room** for anonymous communications;​ **Browser-based file sharing** system! You can **[[:​1.0|learn more about PirateBox Version 1.0 here]]**.
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-You can **[[:​1.0|learn more about PirateBox Version 1.0 here]]**.+
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 ===== Can I modify my PirateBox? ===== ===== Can I modify my PirateBox? =====
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 ===== Do you know of any other projects similar to PirateBox? ===== ===== Do you know of any other projects similar to PirateBox? =====
-Yes, check out **[[http://​datenform.de/​|Aram Bartholl'​s]]** fantastic **[[http://​deaddrops.com/​|Dead Drops]]**. There are also several forks of the project, including Jason Griffey’s **[[http://​librarybox.us|LibraryBox]]**,​ the **[[http://​bibliobox.net/​|Bibliobox]]**the **[[http://rgvlibrobox.com/|LibroBox]]** and the **[[http://cowboxisen.tumblr.com/|CoWBox]]** (CoWorking Box). +Yes, check out **[[http://​datenform.de/​|Aram Bartholl'​s]]** fantastic **[[http://​deaddrops.com/​|Dead Drops]]**. There are also several forks of the project, including Jason Griffey’s **[[http://​librarybox.us|LibraryBox]]** ​(actually nearly 1:1 and working togehter)., the **[[http://​bibliobox.net/​|Bibliobox]]** ​and the **[[http://cowboxisen.tumblr.com/|CoWBox]]** (CoWorking Box). A new C.H.I.P based PirateBox fork is **[[https://​chip.hackster.io/​tomhiggins/​anyfestochip-b9ebc3|AnyfestoCHIP]]** (**[[http://www.anyfesto.com/|Project-website]]**). 
-\\ +In addition, there are several projects which focus education, creating an offline network, but are not based on Piratebox:
  
 +  * **[[https://​www.col.org/​services/​knowledge-management/​aptus|Aptus]]**
 +  * **[[https://​ed4free.wordpress.com/​|ED4Free]]** (French only)
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 ===== Where can I discuss the PirateBox? ===== ===== Where can I discuss the PirateBox? =====
 Visit the **[[http://​forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** to discuss the **PirateBox**,​ share your builds, and receive support. And join us at the annual **[[:​camp:​start|PirateBox Camp]]** which brings together the PirateBox community of developers, contributors and users for a free (as in beer //and// freedom) weekend of hacking, learning and networking. Visit the **[[http://​forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** to discuss the **PirateBox**,​ share your builds, and receive support. And join us at the annual **[[:​camp:​start|PirateBox Camp]]** which brings together the PirateBox community of developers, contributors and users for a free (as in beer //and// freedom) weekend of hacking, learning and networking.
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 +===== How can I help the PirateBox? =====
 +  * Test the **[[http://​development.piratebox.de|development builds]]** and report back in the **[[http://​forum.piratebox.cc/​list.php?​3|development forum]]**
 +  * Checkout the issue list on **[[https://​github.com/​PirateBox-Dev/​PirateBoxScripts_Webserver/​issues|github]]** ​
 +  * Help out in the **[[http://​forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** and **[[:​irc|IRC]]**
 +  * Update documentation and FAQs, apply for an account on **[[:​irc|IRC]]**
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