smallsolarJan 21

Hi all - just wanted to introduce https://squeak.solarcene.community

I've been working on a new project recently to build a #solarpowered #community web server inspired by https://compost.party

If you would like some free hosting for a static website perhaps to document your projects or host your digital #zine then you are very welcome. The server has #geocities vibes as each user gets a public_html folder. You'll get ssh access and the server has #Hugo installed to help make nice static websites. The goal will be to have 100% uptime, due to its very low power consumption it does not require the power saving I use for the solarcene.community mastodon server.

Probably the key thing is that a project should have a mascot and in this case the server is called Squeak and it's an awesome bat! Squeak was designed by @alipunk (check out her website for more of her work).

Just get in touch if you would like to have a small website!

#FreeHosting
#solarpunk
#CommunityWebServer

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Just to put out there - if anyone is interested in having a small website hosted on a solar powered device get in touch!

#solarHosting
#solar
#riscv

Mar 5 at 9:30amWeb
Show threadSimonaMar 5
@smallsolar hi! I’d love to know more about the project! But how can I actually contribute with? What’s the gain for you in giving me (or others) free hosting? Just genuinely curious :)
Show threadsmallsolarMar 5

@simona Hi! So it's just a bit of fun, my interest is running low powered/low cost solar devices (such as a solar powered Mastodon instance) and so Squeak is just another form of that.

It's also been a technical challenge as the device is not a fast system so it's been fun to work within it's limits. Finally often people just want a simple website and these days the basic hosting is far to much.

The best way to contribute would be to take me up on the offer and make a website, even a website of your house plants or favourite mugs would be awesome! If you'd like a login let me know