The internet as we know it began as a project by CERN with the objective of connecting computers together and enabling sharing of knowledge and information among researchers. It was quickly recognized how powerful free flow of ideas and connections could be when people across continents could freely share and exchange information among their peers, possibly forging new connections and opening up the world. After the invention of the printing press this was certainly the biggest innovation when it came to opening up the world to ideas.
Over the decades the web as we know it has undergone many shifts, from smaller websites to blogs to collaborative blogs and social networks that connect millions at the ease of a click.
This is certainly not limited to just software, how we can use our hardware is just as important, do we really own our devices or simply rent them and are at the whims and fancies of the manufacturers to use it as they allow us?
In the following articles we explore how innovative technologies can now enable a person to setup their own presence on the web without being dependent on any entity and maintain their data sovereignty and privacy. This is certainly not as simple as signing up for an already established network but its much more rewarding and joyful. The importance of owning your technology and how you use it cannot be emphasized enough given the amount of data that is being collected in the name of ease and with virtually no control over what it is being used for, and more importantly not having the control over how you can use it.
We shall cover the various aspects in the following articles which should give a decent introduction to the fundamentals, the technology beneath it all, how to get started on a budget and some more advanced topics as we go along.
In addition to going over the basics, we will also explore how to setup your own servers on a tight budget, e.g. as a student, and on a medium budget which is suitable for a small family or group of friends. From here upgrading as per your needs would not be too difficult.
Over the decades the web as we know it has undergone many shifts, from smaller websites to blogs to collaborative blogs and social networks that connect millions at the ease of a click.
This is certainly not limited to just software, how we can use our hardware is just as important, do we really own our devices or simply rent them and are at the whims and fancies of the manufacturers to use it as they allow us?
In the following articles we explore how innovative technologies can now enable a person to setup their own presence on the web without being dependent on any entity and maintain their data sovereignty and privacy. This is certainly not as simple as signing up for an already established network but its much more rewarding and joyful. The importance of owning your technology and how you use it cannot be emphasized enough given the amount of data that is being collected in the name of ease and with virtually no control over what it is being used for, and more importantly not having the control over how you can use it.
We shall cover the various aspects in the following articles which should give a decent introduction to the fundamentals, the technology beneath it all, how to get started on a budget and some more advanced topics as we go along.
- The ins and outs of connecting: Basic terminology. [link TBA].
- Servers: What are they and why you should have one. [link TBA].
- Domain: Having an identity on the web. [link TBA].
In addition to going over the basics, we will also explore how to setup your own servers on a tight budget, e.g. as a student, and on a medium budget which is suitable for a small family or group of friends. From here upgrading as per your needs would not be too difficult.
