Migrating from a proprietary cloud - Revision history

B12f at 01:19, 7 January 2024

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	At ~~it's~~ core, the pub.solar cloud is an attempt to create a set of services that allow you to move your data away from Google, Facebook, Apple, or other proprietary providers. This page provides an overview of how you can change your software and habits to adapt to pub.solar.		At its core, the pub.solar cloud is an attempt to create a set of services that allow you to move your data away from Google, Facebook, Apple, or other proprietary providers. This page provides an overview of how you can change your software and habits to adapt to pub.solar.

	== File storage ==		== File storage ==

B12f at 23:26, 6 January 2024

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	Proprietary examples include Twitter, Threads, and tumblr.		Proprietary examples include Twitter, Threads, and tumblr.

	We host a [~~https://joinmastodon.org/~~ Mastodon] instance ~~at [https://mastodon.pub.solar/ mastodon.pub.solar]~~.		We host a [[Mastodon]] instance for this.

B12f: /* Microblogging */

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Microblogging

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	Proprietary examples include Twitter, Threads, and tumblr.		Proprietary examples include Twitter, Threads, and tumblr.

	We host a [https://joinmastodon.org/ Mastodon] instance at [https://mastodon.pub.solar/ mastodon.pub.solar~~]. You can use the web interface we host, or choose an app. There's a ton of apps, you can find a full list [https://joinmastodon.org/apps on the mastodon website~~].		We host a [https://joinmastodon.org/ Mastodon] instance at [https://mastodon.pub.solar/ mastodon.pub.solar].

B12f: /* Chatting */

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Chatting

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	Proprietary examples include Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Telegram.		Proprietary examples include Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Telegram.

	For chatting, we host [~~https://matrix.org/~~ Matrix]. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The standard client is called Element, and can be downloaded at https://element.io/download. A web interface hosted by us can be found at [https://chat.pub.solar/ chat.pub.solar].		For chatting, we host [[Matrix]].

	~~=== Homeserver address for clients ===~~
	~~When logging in to clients, you'll have to provide your homeserver address. This is <code>matrix.pub.solar</code>, '''not''' <code>chat.pub.solar</code>.~~

	~~=== Saving your encryption keys ===~~
	The first time you log in, you'll be asked to save your encryption keys. ''Make sure to write these down in a secure location!'' We recommend using a password manager. Matrix messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means that the administrators of pub.solar cannot read their contents. However, if you lose your encryption keys you'll lose access to all previous messages.

	== Microblogging ==		== Microblogging ==

B12f: /* Contacts & Calendar */

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Contacts & Calendar

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	Proprietary examples include Google Contacts, Google Calendar, and iCloud.		Proprietary examples include Google Contacts, Google Calendar, and iCloud.

	We use the contacts app in ~~Nextcloud. The web interface for contacts can be found at~~ [~~https://cloud.pub.solar/apps/contacts cloud.pub.solar/apps/contacts], for the calendar at~~ [~~https://cloud.pub.solar/apps/calendar cloud.pub.solar/apps/calendar].~~		We use the contacts app in [[Nextcloud#Contacts & Calendar\|Nextcloud]].

	~~=== Synchronizing to devices ===~~

	~~==== Android ====~~
	~~In the~~ Nextcloud ~~app, go to app settings -> Sync calendar~~ & ~~contacts. This will install the app DAVx5 for you, and start the login process there. After logging in, select the calendars you'd like to synchronize~~.

	== Chatting ==		== Chatting ==

B12f at 23:22, 6 January 2024

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	Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.		Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.

	We use [~~https://nextcloud.com/~~ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization.		We use [[Nextcloud]] to do file hosting and synchronization.

	== Contacts & Calendar ==		== Contacts & Calendar ==

B12f: /* File storage */

2024-01-06T23:21:06Z

File storage

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	Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.		Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.

	We use [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization~~. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The web interface can be found at [https://cloud.pub.solar/ cloud.pub.solar].~~		We use [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization.

	~~This service works like most others; you install a local client, sign in with your pub.solar ID, and designate a directory on your device to be synced with the server.~~

	~~=== Logging in to clients ===~~
	~~When logging in to clients, the server address is <code>[https://cloud.pub.solar/` https://cloud.pub.solar/]</code>.~~

	~~=== Automatic uploads of photos from mobile devices ===~~

	~~==== Android ====~~
	This can be achieved with the Nextcloud app. After installing and logging in, go into the app settings -> Auto upload. Here you'll find folders on your device you can automatically upload. This has been tested on Android.

	== Contacts & Calendar ==		== Contacts & Calendar ==

B12f at 23:09, 6 January 2024

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	=== Logging in to clients ===		=== Logging in to clients ===
	When logging in to clients, the server address is `https://cloud.pub.solar/`.		When logging in to clients, the server address is <code>[https://cloud.pub.solar/` https://cloud.pub.solar/]</code>.

	=== Automatic uploads of photos from mobile devices ===		=== Automatic uploads of photos from mobile devices ===
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	Proprietary examples include Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Telegram.		Proprietary examples include Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Telegram.

	For chatting, we host [https://matrix.org/ Matrix]. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The web interface can be found at [https://chat.pub.solar/ chat.pub.solar].		For chatting, we host [https://matrix.org/ Matrix]. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The standard client is called Element, and can be downloaded at https://element.io/download. A web interface hosted by us can be found at [https://chat.pub.solar/ chat.pub.solar].

	=== Homeserver address for clients ===		=== Homeserver address for clients ===
	When logging in to clients, you'll have to provide your homeserver address. This is `matrix.pub.solar`, not `chat.pub.solar`.		When logging in to clients, you'll have to provide your homeserver address. This is <code>matrix.pub.solar</code>, '''not''' <code>chat.pub.solar</code>.

			=== Saving your encryption keys ===
			The first time you log in, you'll be asked to save your encryption keys. ''Make sure to write these down in a secure location!'' We recommend using a password manager. Matrix messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means that the administrators of pub.solar cannot read their contents. However, if you lose your encryption keys you'll lose access to all previous messages.

			== Microblogging ==
			Proprietary examples include Twitter, Threads, and tumblr.

			We host a [https://joinmastodon.org/ Mastodon] instance at [https://mastodon.pub.solar/ mastodon.pub.solar]. You can use the web interface we host, or choose an app. There's a ton of apps, you can find a full list [https://joinmastodon.org/apps on the mastodon website].

B12f: Created page with "At it's core, the pub.solar cloud is an attempt to create a set of services that allow you to move your data away from Google, Facebook, Apple, or other proprietary providers. This page provides an overview of how you can change your software and habits to adapt to pub.solar. == File storage == Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. We use [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization. Clients exist for multiple plat..."

2024-01-06T23:00:27Z

Created page with "At it's core, the pub.solar cloud is an attempt to create a set of services that allow you to move your data away from Google, Facebook, Apple, or other proprietary providers. This page provides an overview of how you can change your software and habits to adapt to pub.solar. == File storage == Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. We use [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization. Clients exist for multiple plat..."

New page

At it's core, the pub.solar cloud is an attempt to create a set of services that allow you to move your data away from Google, Facebook, Apple, or other proprietary providers. This page provides an overview of how you can change your software and habits to adapt to pub.solar.

== File storage ==
Proprietary examples include Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox.

We use [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] to do file hosting and synchronization. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The web interface can be found at [https://cloud.pub.solar/ cloud.pub.solar].

This service works like most others; you install a local client, sign in with your pub.solar ID, and designate a directory on your device to be synced with the server.

=== Logging in to clients ===
When logging in to clients, the server address is `https://cloud.pub.solar/`.

=== Automatic uploads of photos from mobile devices ===

==== Android ====
This can be achieved with the Nextcloud app. After installing and logging in, go into the app settings -> Auto upload. Here you'll find folders on your device you can automatically upload. This has been tested on Android.

== Contacts & Calendar ==
Proprietary examples include Google Contacts, Google Calendar, and iCloud.

We use the contacts app in Nextcloud. The web interface for contacts can be found at [https://cloud.pub.solar/apps/contacts cloud.pub.solar/apps/contacts], for the calendar at [https://cloud.pub.solar/apps/calendar cloud.pub.solar/apps/calendar].

=== Synchronizing to devices ===

==== Android ====
In the Nextcloud app, go to app settings -> Sync calendar & contacts. This will install the app DAVx5 for you, and start the login process there. After logging in, select the calendars you'd like to synchronize.

== Chatting ==
Proprietary examples include Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Telegram.

For chatting, we host [https://matrix.org/ Matrix]. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The web interface can be found at [https://chat.pub.solar/ chat.pub.solar].

=== Homeserver address for clients ===
When logging in to clients, you'll have to provide your homeserver address. This is `matrix.pub.solar`, *not* `chat.pub.solar`.