anonet-resdb: doc/www.anonet2.org/public

annotate doc/www.anonet2.org/public_pod/index.pod @ 424:0d0d709cab50 draft

Merge commit '34d7bf4c1f31a736f93a4a4541bf59f1df9b5556'

author	Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano>
date	Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:25:53 +0000
parents	4a9557cf2751
children	c344a904ceed d117f60b8aeb

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19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	1 =head1 AnoNet, Take 2!
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	2
323 64564c067fe8 Modified website Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 322 diff changeset	3 Welcome to AnoNet! AnoNet is a highly decentralized darknet, aiming to create a censorship resistant network free from government influence and restrictions. AnoNet uses an IP network to accomplish this, as an alternative to the existing internet.
64564c067fe8 Modified website Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 322 diff changeset	4
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	5 You can read more information about AnoNet below, or on L<http://wiki.ucis.nl/Anonet>.
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150 7e7ee68cf6ec still getting used to the new toolchain Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 149 diff changeset	7 =head2 Theory
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	8
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	9 =over
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	10
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	11 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	12
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	13 L<anonymity in general and its place in AnoNet in particular\|http://www.anonet2.org/anonymity>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	14
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	15 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	16
150 7e7ee68cf6ec still getting used to the new toolchain Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 149 diff changeset	17 L<darknet comparison page\|http://www.anonet2.org/darknet_comparison>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	18
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	19 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	20
152 f8414477a07e nuked useless period left over from last commit Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 151 diff changeset	21 L<AnoNet FAQ\|http://www.anonet2.org/faq>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	22
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	23 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	24
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	25 L<quick introduction to darknets and anonymity in general and AnoNet2 in particular\|http://www.anonet2.org/intro>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	26
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	27 =back
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	28
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	29 =head2 How to Join
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	30
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	31 There are many ways to join AnoNet. If you just want to hang out with
135 e1a8ea9055fd fixed spelling error in a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 134 diff changeset	32 us and chat, it's very easy:
134 5a1eacb9dded updated a2.o on suggestions from anonno Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 114 diff changeset	33
243 f45b9a94dd21 switched IRCd list into a table Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 236 diff changeset	34 =begin xhtml
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	35
244 1d8ab38d7823 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 243 diff changeset	36 Z<><table>
243 f45b9a94dd21 switched IRCd list into a table Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 236 diff changeset	37 <tr><th>Protocol</th><th>Service</th><th>Anonymity</th></tr>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	38 <tr><td>HTTP WebChatZ<></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|http://anonet.serveirc.com/></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname, custom nickname (note 1))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	39 <tr><td>HTTP WebChatZ<></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|http://anortr.ucis.nl:8086/?channels=anonet&nick=Anonymous></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname, custom nickname (note 1))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	40 <tr><td>HTTP WebChatZ<></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|http://webchat.kwaaknet.org/?c=AnoNet></td><td>L<naya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Visible IP, hidden username and realname, custom nickname (warning!) (note 1))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	41 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN\|irc://anortr.ucis.nl:8804/RendezVous></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2), and also blocks most CTCP messages)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	42 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN (tor)\|irc://2dmrunyyp6bp53th.onion/RendezVous></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2), and also blocks most CTCP messages)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	43 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN2\|irc://anortr.ucis.nl:8806/anonet></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	44 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN2 (tor)\|irc://w53qxqs27amlrwnm.onion/anonet></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	45 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<UFO\|irc://anortr.ucis.nl:8805/anonet></td><td>L<aooo\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, visible username and realname)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	46 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<UFO\|irc://irc.kwaaknet.org:6667/anonet></td><td>L<nooo\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Visible IP, username and realname (warning!))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	47 <tr><td>TelnetZ<></td><td>L<SRN\|telnet://anortr.ucis.nl:8803/></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP and username, custom nickname)</td></tr>
243 f45b9a94dd21 switched IRCd list into a table Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 236 diff changeset	48 </table>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	49
243 f45b9a94dd21 switched IRCd list into a table Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 236 diff changeset	50 =end xhtml
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327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	52 =over
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	53
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	54 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	55
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	56 Note 1: your browser may send information that can be used to identify you. Although this information is not directly visible to other chat users, it may be sent in clear text over the internet and over anonet.
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	57
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	58 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	59
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	60 Note 2: your IRC client always sends your configured username, realname and possibly also hostname. Although this information is not directly visible to other chat users, it may be sent in clear text over the internet and over anonet. You should therefore always properly configure your IRC client!
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	61
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	62 =back
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	63
339 2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	64 If you're feeling adventurous enough to connect at the IP level, there
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	65 are a few options available:
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2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	67 =over
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2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	69 =item *
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	70
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	71 L<UFO has a client port.\|http://ix.ucis.nl/clientport.php> (You will
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	72 need openvpn for this option, but there is no need for routing software.)
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	73
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	74 =item *
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	75
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	76 It is possible to negotiate your first peering on IRC, completely
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	77 bypassing the client port. (For this option you can use quicktun,
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	78 openvpn, or tinc. You will also need routing software, for example bird
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	79 or zebra. If you are on Windows, DnRouter can do everything.)
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	80
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	81 =back
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	82
2970515a2615 a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 337 diff changeset	83 Once you're online, you can reconnect to IRC from inside AnoNet:
236 9382ecb6e323 split up one item into two items to avoid confusion (sevil's irc web chat and irc like chat rooms), and added IcannNet accessible irc webchat (for those who need assistance in joining. -sevil root <root@HAL2000.(none)> parents: 233 diff changeset	84
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	85 =begin xhtml
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	86
323 64564c067fe8 Modified website Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 322 diff changeset	87 Z<><table>
326 2eb15dc9b339 Fixed the pod Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 325 diff changeset	88 <tr><th>ProtocolZ<></th><th>Service using DNSZ<></th><th>Service using IP (no DNS)</th><th>Anonymity</th></tr>
416 622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	89 <tr><td>UDPMSG4Z<></td><td>L<SRN (UDPMSG4 cloud)\|udpmsg4://irc3.srn.ano:15783/chat/anonet></td><td>L<SRN (UDPMSG4 cloud)\|udpmsg4://1.0.27.111:15783/chat/anonet></td><td>UDPMSG4 is anonymous by design. L<You can run your own IRC server.\|http://www.powerfulproxy.com/do_it.php/http/www.srw.ano/udpmsg4ircd></td></tr>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	90 <tr><td>UDPMSG3Z<></td><td>L<SRN (UDPMSG3 cloud)\|udpmsg3://irc2.srn.ano:15387/chat/anonet></td><td>L<SRN (UDPMSG3 cloud)\|udpmsg3://1.0.27.110:15387/chat/anonet></td><td>UDPMSG3 is anonymous by design.</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	91 <tr><td>HTTP WebChatZ<></td><td>L<sevilNatas (KwaakNet)\|http://www.sevilnatas.ano/chat.html></td><td></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname, custom nickname (note 1))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	92 <tr><td>HTTP WebChatZ<></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|http://anortr.ucis.ano:8086/?channels=anonet&nick=Anonymous></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|http://1.3.3.2:8086/?channels=anonet&nick=Anonymous></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname, custom nickname (note 1))</td></tr>
416 622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	93 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN (NewNickNet)\|irc://irc3.srn.ano:6667/anonet></td><td>L<SRN (NickNet)\|irc://1.0.27.111:6667/anonet></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2))</td></tr>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	94 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN (NickNet)\|irc://irc2.srn.ano:6667/anonet></td><td>L<SRN (NickNet)\|irc://1.0.27.110:6667/anonet></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2))</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	95 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<SRN\|irc://irc.somerandomnick.ano:6667/RendezVous></td><td>L<SRN\|irc://1.0.27.103:6667/RendezVous></td><td>L<aaoa\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname (note 2), and also blocks most CTCP messages)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	96 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<sevilNatas\|irc://irc.sevilnatas.ano:6667/anonet></td><td></td><td>L<????\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Unknown)</td></tr>
423 4a9557cf2751 Updated kwaaknet links for inside anonet lex <lex@lynx.ano> parents: 420 diff changeset	97 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<KwaakNet\|irc://irc.kwaaknet.ano:6667/anonet></td><td>Server L<1\|irc://1.3.3.7:6667/anonet>, L<2\|irc://1.3.9.1:6667/anonet>, L<3\|irc://1.3.3.8:6667/anonet></td><td>L<nooo\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Visible IP, username and realname)</td></tr>
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	98 <tr><td>IRCZ<></td><td>L<pragmo\|irc://irc.pragmo.ano:6667/atomic></td><td>L<pragmo\|irc://1.0.16.111:6667/atomic></td><td>L<????\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Unknown)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	99 <tr><td>TelnetZ<></td><td>L<SRN\|telnet://irc.somerandomnick.ano:2323/></td><td></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP and username, custom nickname)</td></tr>
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	100 <tr><td>JabberZ<></td><td>irc.somerandomnick.ano (RendezVous MUC)</td><td></td><td>L<aaya\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity> (Hidden IP, username and realname, custom nickname)</td></tr>
323 64564c067fe8 Modified website Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 322 diff changeset	101 </table>
134 5a1eacb9dded updated a2.o on suggestions from anonno Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 114 diff changeset	102
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	103 =end xhtml
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	104
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	105 =over
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	106
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	107 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	108
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	109 Note 1: your browser may send information that can be used to identify you. Although this information is not directly visible to other chat users, it may be sent in clear text over the internet and over anonet.
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	110
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	111 =item *
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	112
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	113 Note 2: your IRC client always sends your configured username, realname and possibly also hostname. Although this information is not directly visible to other chat users, it may be sent in clear text over the internet and over anonet. You should therefore always properly configure your IRC client!
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	114
327 9e20ad4d6ab6 Last fix Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 326 diff changeset	115 =back
325 fd61b2f06ebd Some more changes to the webpage Ivo Smits <Ivo@UCIS.nl> parents: 323 diff changeset	116
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	117 For more information about anonimity on IRC, see L<this page\|http://www.anonet2.org/irc_anonymity>.
134 5a1eacb9dded updated a2.o on suggestions from anonno Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 114 diff changeset	118
404 1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	119 =head2 IRC Channels
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	120
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	121 The activity level on #anonet got a bit too high (especially with all the bots), so some new channels have been added. Here are the currently known channels:
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1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	123 =over
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	124
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	125 =item #anonet (chat/anonet)
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	126
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	127 This is the main channel for AnoNet-related discussion. All AnoNet2 IRC servers carry this channel.
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	128
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	129 =item #talk (chat/talk)
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	130
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	131 This is a new channel for general talk, and at least for now it is the home of most of our bots. Only sevil and SRN IRC servers carry this channel.
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1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	133 =item #1984 (chat/1984)
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	134
420 7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	135 This is a channel that BrainBox requested. Most SRN IRC servers carry it.
404 1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	136
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	137 =back
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	138
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	139 Creating a new channel is done the traditional way (just /join it),
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	140 but linking the channel through the udpmsg3 cloud requires a little
416 622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	141 bit of configuration for all current udpmsg3 clients. SRN is happy
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	142 to reconfigure his stuff for any new channel. L<SRN's new UDPMSG4 IRC
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	143 server\|http://www.powerfulproxy.com/do_it.php/http/www.srw.ano/udpmsg4ircd>
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	144 doesn't require any special configuration. Just join a new channel on
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	145 irc3.srn.ano, and it will immediately exist on the udpmsg4 cloud.
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	146
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	147 =head2 Why to Join
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	148
404 1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	149 Note that if your only aim in joining AnoNet is to search Google
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	150 anonymously, you can save yourself the hassle L<by just heading over
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	151 to Scroogle\|http://www.scroogle.org/>. If you're looking to browse
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	152 the rest of the public Internet anonymously, though, we now have
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	153 outbound proxies, which you're more than welcome to use. (L<Here's a
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	154 service that tries to show you what you're likely to be leaking, right
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	155 now.\|http://what-is-my-ip-address.anonymous-proxy-servers.net/>)
1fd543a5b1a8 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 390 diff changeset	156
148 4209fedfd71a completed index.pod update to take advantage of pod2xhtml Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 147 diff changeset	157 (Note: There's now L<a separate page with links to many more reasons to
4209fedfd71a completed index.pod update to take advantage of pod2xhtml Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 147 diff changeset	158 join AnoNet\|http://www.anonet2.org/links>.)
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	159
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	160 You'd want to join AnoNet2 for the same reasons as you'd want to join
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	161 AnoNet1: to exercise your freedom of speech and action, without having
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	162 to worry too much about people who don't like you making too many
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	163 connections between your online and offline identities. Unlike AnoNet1,
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	164 we're not nazis about our rules, so if you don't feel the need to conceal
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	165 your real-life identity, we won't get all mad at you. Just please be
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	166 considerate of those who would like to stay anonymous ("pseudonomous,"
149 24736619d0f1 one last update for index.pod Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 148 diff changeset	167 technically), and everybody is happy. (For more discussion on this
24736619d0f1 one last update for index.pod Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 148 diff changeset	168 topic in particular, you may want to check out L<a separate page
24736619d0f1 one last update for index.pod Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 148 diff changeset	169 here\|http://www.anonet2.org/anonymity>.)
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	170
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	171 A secondary reason for joining is to gain an opportunity to experiment
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	172 with internet technologies without breaking "the real thing." While
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	173 that's not the purpose behind AnoNet, it seems to be a common reason
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	174 for joining, and as long as you don't break too much with your fun,
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	175 you're more than welcome to have your fun here.
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	176
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	177 You may want to join for the social scene (we even have our own social
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	178 network, although nobody uses it for what should be obvious reasons),
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	179 or you may want to create your own social scene. Again, you're not
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	180 looking at an "official" reason for joining, but nobody owns AnoNet, so
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	181 "official" is an artificial term 'round here.
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	182
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	183 You may be looking for help with your Mathematics, Physics or Computer
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	184 Science homework. Due to AnoNet's nature, many of the guys who hang
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	185 out here have an academic background in one (or more) of the above,
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	186 and most are quite happy to help students.
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	187
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	188 If you're interested in starting your own darknet, you can get plenty of
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	189 advice here. In addition, the AnoNet2 infrastructure is easy to reuse
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	190 for any other darknet, by design. (Technical ease of forking is a core
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	191 goal of AnoNet2. We avoid forks only by being good enough so nobody
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	192 feels the need to fork AnoNet2.)
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	193
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	194 Finally, you may be getting a bit nervous at the amount of regulation
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	195 piling up around the world against the public Internet. Since the
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	196 "public" Internet is owned and managed by a number of multinational
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	197 corporations, it's fairly easy for governments to regulate it. Part of
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	198 the main purpose behind AnoNet has always been to get away from those
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	199 private control points, in order to create a truly public internet.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	200 In AnoNet1, anybody who can regulate crzydmnd can regulate AnoNet1's
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	201 "official" wiki (and by extension, its resource "database"), and
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	202 anybody who can regulate Kaos can regulate AnoNet1's "official" client
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	203 port (and by extension, all new AnoNet1 users), so the private control
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	204 point problem hasn't quite been solved there. AnoNet2 is still largely
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	205 controlled by UFO and somerandomnick, but we have both technical and
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	206 administrative measures in place to ensure that as the network grows,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	207 the two of us will no longer have enough control to destroy the network,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	208 even if our own governments ever decide to try regulating us.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	209
164 92b228e8033a added funny irc log Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 163 diff changeset	210 Here's an interesting exchange:
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	211
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	212 =over
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	213
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	214 =item Relay> [Ivo @ KN] governments do not intend to harm everybody
11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	215
11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	216 =item Relay> [Ivo @ KN] some criminals just intend harm everybody
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	217
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	218 =item somerandomnick> and some governments do, too
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	219
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	220 =item Relay> [Ivo @ KN] they usually at least pretend to be good for some people
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	221
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	222 =item somerandomnick> People are people.
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	223
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	224 =item Relay> [anonno @ KN] right now they can eavesdrop on telephones, and they like it... if we all move to encrypted voip, they're in trouble
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	225
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	226 =item somerandomnick> It doesn't really matter that much what hat a guy is wearing.
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	227
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	228 =item somerandomnick> A government is just a pretty face for a person to hide behind.
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	229
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	230 =item somerandomnick> It doesn't actually mean anything beyond "I'm stronger than you, so I make decisions for you."
11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	231
11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	232 =item somerandomnick> A person's government should be his own brain. You should never outsource your free choice.
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	233
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	234 =item Relay> [anonno @ KN] you know what, you could use this as a marketing tool for anonet ;)
165 151a9b763b97 fixed formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 164 diff changeset	235
166 11aa618e020a trying different formatting Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 165 diff changeset	236 =back
164 92b228e8033a added funny irc log Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 163 diff changeset	237
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	238 =head2 The AnoNet Advantage
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	239
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	240 You may be wondering what AnoNet buys you, relative to IcannNet. The answer obviously depends on what you tend to do on IcannNet. Here are some points to note:
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	241
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	242 =over
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	243
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	244 =item Read Headlines
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	245
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	246 If you only read the headlines from your local news (without clicking
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	247 through to interesting stories, etc.), your anonymity on AnoNet is
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	248 actually significantly _worse_ than on IcannNet, because you're giving
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	249 away geolocation information that your IcannNet ISP already knows but
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	250 that AnoNet probably doesn't.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	251
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	252 =item Read News
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	253
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	254 Once you start clicking around for "interesting" stories, you're
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	255 giving away information that your ISP probably wouldn't already know.
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	256 However, if you read local news it's probably still wise to avoid AnoNet.
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	257 (You can still use tor directly.)
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	258
320 b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	259 =item Just Browse
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	260
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	261 If you just surf aimlessly for hours, you are giving away a lot of
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	262 profiling information to your ISP. With the AnoNet proxies, you can
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	263 avoid giving your ISP any of this information. (You are still giving the
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	264 same information to the AnoNet proxies if you don't use SSL tunneling,
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	265 but AnoNet proxies can't connect the profiling information with your
b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	266 real-life identity, while your ISP (and anybody who can get your ISP
322 bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	267 records) certainly can.) Surfing with AnoNet also means that you don't
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	268 need to worry about your government filtering policies getting in your
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	269 way while you surf.
320 b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	270
321 645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	271 =item Browse WikiLeaks
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	272
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	273 If you're located in a totalitarian regime, your ISP may not allow you
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	274 to access WikiLeaks. Even if you are located in a less totalitarian
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	275 regime, your government may monitor your WikiLeaks browsing habits.
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	276 AnoNet allows you to browse WikiLeaks without your ISP preventing or
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	277 monitoring your visits.
645765c8a688 added wikileaks to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 320 diff changeset	278
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	279 =item Do Research
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	280
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	281 AnoNet shines here. Governments can force Google to cough up your
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	282 search history, but only if Google can figure out which searches you're
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	283 responsible for. If you use Scroogle (HTTPS) through one of AnoNet's
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	284 HTTP proxies, the proxy doesn't know what you're looking for, Scroogle
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	285 has no clue who you are, and by the time the search makes its way to
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	286 Google, connecting it to you is all but hopeless.
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	287
322 bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	288 =item Discuss the WikiLeaks insurance.aes256 File
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	289
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	290 If you and your friends were hoping to talk together
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	291 about your experience trying to decrypt the file on
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	292 abovetopsecret's forums, you probably saw L<this complaint from a
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	293 moderator\|http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread598787/pg23#pid9331623>.
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	294 After quoting from L<the terms and conditions
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	295 page\|http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread6688/pg1>, he says:
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	296 B<Going forward, please remember that we cannot discuss how to "break"
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	297 this file open. We're only allowed to discuss the topic at hand, which
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	298 is the posting of the encrypted document itself, and what it I<may>
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	299 contain.> AnoNet doesn't have a terms and conditions page, so you're
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	300 "allowed" to discuss whatever you want.
bf5140f918ef a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 321 diff changeset	301
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	302 =item Share Files
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	303
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	304 BitTorrent doesn't hide your IP address, so seeding files for
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	305 L<TPB\|http://www.thepiratebay.org/> is not necessarily safe. BitTorrent
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	306 on AnoNet doesn't hide your IP address either, but the authorities can't
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	307 easily connect your AnoNet IP address with your IcannNet IP address
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	308 (in order to get your ISP to reveal your identity).
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	309
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	310 =item Speak Out
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	311
320 b80d37930062 a2.o update Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 313 diff changeset	312 If you know something that you'd like other people to know, and you fear retribution from those who would prefer for others not to know what you know, traditional IcannNet forums can be forced to turn over your IP address, which can then identify you. If your email address is with Gmail, L<you have other problems\|http://mirror.wikileaks.info/wiki/Gmail_may_hand_over_IP_addresses_of_journalists/>. On AnoNet, it's comparatively easy to cover your tracks, in such a way that even your own peers would have a hard time figuring out who said whatever it was.
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	313
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	314 =item Blog
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	315
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	316 If your blog is easy to connect to your offline identity (say, it
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	317 has your name and address, and/or dwells primarily on local issues),
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	318 then moving it to AnoNet obviously won't gain you much anonymity.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	319 On the other hand, if it's "just another random blog," AnoNet has the
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	320 potential to keep it that way. For example, if you like to tell readers
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	321 about your experience with various products, you always run the risk of
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	322 having to defend yourself against a lawsuit if a corporate lawyer decides
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	323 his client would be better served if your critical review went away.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	324 Now, since defending yourself in any court of law is never a trivial
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	325 matter (since the judges in nearly all first-world countries assume
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	326 that you know all the laws, regulations, relevant case histories,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	327 civil procedures, etc. - you know, the stuff you'd normally spend
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	328 years in law school learning how to make sense of), you may decide
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	329 that publishing your blog on IcannNet simply isn't worth the risk.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	330 On AnoNet, your blog is pretty well-protected against civil liability
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	331 lawsuits, since before a lawyer can sue you, he first has to find you.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	332 (While there are legal mechanisms in place in many countries to allow a
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	333 lawsuit to get started even when the defendant is unknown, it should be
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	334 pretty obvious that a court will need to find out who you are before it
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	335 can meaningfully involve you in a case. If you've done your homework,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	336 the cost of finding you will far outweigh the benefit, especially if the
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	337 plaintiff knows he has no real case against you and was simply hoping to
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	338 intimidate you.) In addition, the company hosting your IcannNet blog
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	339 almost certainly allows itself to delete (any part of) your blog in
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	340 its own sole discretion without even notifying you. That potentially
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	341 allows a lawyer with an upset client to take a shortcut and bypass you
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	342 entirely, simply "asking" your blog hosting provider to remove (that part
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	343 of) your blog. To avoid having to activate its own lawyers, your blog
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	344 hosting provider may very well decide to pull (that part of) your blog,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	345 especially if you're paying little or nothing to host your blog. In fact,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	346 if your blog is on its own domain, there's yet another canidate for the
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	347 weakest link, in that anybody who wants your blog gone can simply appeal
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	348 to your domain's registrar. (Recall the WikiLeaks case, for example.)
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	349 On AnoNet, you can easily host your own blog, forcing attacks against
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	350 your hosting arrangements to go through you (or at least through _all_
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	351 of your peers). Your domain is even harder to attack, since wiping your
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	352 domain off of a single resdb repository would only prevent one AnoNet
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	353 user from seeing it (and a simple git rollback would fix the situation
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	354 even for that individual user). Moreover, the deletion would quickly
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	355 propagate throughout AnoNet, potentially raising alarms everywhere.
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	356 (Even if only a single user notices the attack and re-adds your domain,
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	357 his own re-addition will quickly propagate throughout AnoNet, restoring
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	358 access to your domain for everybody.)
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	359
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	360 =item Publish
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	361
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	362 If you thought publishing blogs was tricky, try publishing a book.
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	363 ("Alms for Jihad" comes to mind as one obvious example, where the
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	364 publisher went so far as to delete the book from its own database and
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	365 buried the copyright.) While physical books may not be so simple to
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	366 publish on AnoNet (although you can certainly raise awareness of them
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	367 by speaking out about them on AnoNet), e-books enjoy considerable
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	368 anti-censorship advantages on AnoNet.
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	369
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	370 =item Teach
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	371
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	372 You may want to teach disciplines that can get you into friction with "the
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	373 authorities" in a tyrannical regime. (Judges in prominent first-world
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	374 countries have ruled, for example, that knowing your way around a computer
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	375 is an indication that you may be involved in computer-related crimes.)
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	376 AnoNet gives you an opportunity to teach without your students being
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	377 able to point you out to the authorities, even under pain of torture.
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	378
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	379 =item Report
4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	380
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	381 You may find yourself in the middle of a news story, but other parts
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	382 of that news story may not appreciate your reports. When you report
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	383 something to WikiLeaks without going through tor, you're leaving a long
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	384 trail that may lead to you. With AnoNet, you can hide that trail to
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	385 a certain extent, if you don't want to use tor directly. (WikiLeaks
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	386 over tor will still give you better protection than AnoNet, if you're
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	387 worried about your government's intelligence agencies getting involved.
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	388 AnoNet's optimization towards pseudonymity with common IcannNet protocols
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	389 is the weakness, here. We're working on that, but in the meantime you
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	390 have L<tor\|http://www.torproject.org/>, L<i2p\|http://www.i2p2.de/>,
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	391 L<Freenet\|http://freenetproject.org/>, L<GNUnet\|http://gnunet.org/>,
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	392 and others.)
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	393
420 7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	394 Even if your reports are perfectly legal in your country,
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	395 you still may become the victim of identity theft, L<like
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	396 some journalists reporting on the HP board leak a few years
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	397 ago\|http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2006/09/71749> (and
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	398 with governments "reaching out" to corporations more now, it gets worse
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	399 before it gets better). It's harder to find the identity of an anonymous
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	400 journalist, so naturally it is harder to steal it. It's also harder to
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	401 find your anonymous sources.
7235066e6bb1 updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 417 diff changeset	402
417 a7da0e1504e4 added links to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 416 diff changeset	403 =item Sell Stuff Online
a7da0e1504e4 added links to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 416 diff changeset	404
a7da0e1504e4 added links to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 416 diff changeset	405 Well, even if you don't care about your anonymity and in fact _want_ everyone to know who you are, doing business on IcannNet isn't so safe, L<because you never know when a misguided government will sieze your domain for no real reason, without even admitting its mistake\|http://torrentfreak.com/u-s-government-shuts-down-84000-websites-by-mistake-110216/>. AnoNet domains are a safer investment, because it is far more difficult for someone to sieze an AnoNet domain. In addition, L<PowerfulProxy\|http://www.powerfulproxy.com/> now makes it possible to reach many AnoNet domains directly from IcannNet.
a7da0e1504e4 added links to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 416 diff changeset	406
163 4c43af1c939e added a2.o section discussing the anonet advantage Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 153 diff changeset	407 =back
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	408
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	409 =head2 Why Not to Join
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	410
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	411 If you're looking for a ready-made community, where you just show up and
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	412 "browse," AnoNet (either 1 or 2) is probably not quite what you're after.
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	413 The whole concept behind AnoNet is that it's whatever you make it.
185 798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	414 Of course, that's not to say you'll have to build everything from
798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	415 scratch, but if you want to be happy here, you're best off bringing
798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	416 your creativity along rather than leaving it behind when you join.
798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	417 (If you've been around darknets before, you're probably quite familiar
798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	418 with "design by committee." On AnoNet, you're more than welcome to
798a81a46a63 minor updates to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 184 diff changeset	419 invite a committee to discuss anything you want, but you don't have to
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	420 organize one before doing anything. If (you think) you already know
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	421 what you're doing, just "build it and they will come.")
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	422
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	423 =head2 What You Can Do
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	424
278 178011b2456e Moved services in the index to a new page root <root@Aquiles.(none)> parents: 246 diff changeset	425 See the L<Services\|http://www.anonet2.org/services> page
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	426
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	427 =head2 What You Can't Yet Do
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	428
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	429 =over
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	430
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	431 =item A-Commerce
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	432
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	433 Getting Anonymous Commerce right takes a bit of effort, since nearly
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	434 all governments regulate the exchange of anything that has value, in an
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	435 attempt to preserve their power structure. A-Commerce is a core goal
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	436 of AnoNet, though, and we hope to achieve it someday.
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	437
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	438 =item Watch TV
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	439
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	440 While the AnoNet backbone, at this point, is capable of sustaining
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	441 real-time video streaming, there are still some technical and
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	442 anonymity-preservation problems to solve before anybody here is likely
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	443 to feel safe broadcasting TV.
19 31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	444
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	445 =back
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	446
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	447 If you want something that's not on either list, you'll either have to
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	448 set it up yourself, or con somebody else into setting it up himself. (If
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	449 it's something that others are likely to find useful and/or interesting,
31e3b4edf502 scripts for dom&ip, dn42 resdb, and doc (www.anonet2.org) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: diff changeset	450 you'll probably have an easy time recruiting guys to help you out.)
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	451
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	452 =head2 What You Can Contribute
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	453
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	454 Well, each of us has his own wishlist, but most of us are working on
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	455 moving stuff from our TODO lists to our DONE lists, so you're looking
203 71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	456 at a bit of a moving (and highly subjective) target. You're more than
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	457 welcome to contribute anything you want, and if it's interesting and/or
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	458 useful, it'll probably attract a following. That said, here are a number
71456d65b3ff a2.o updates Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 201 diff changeset	459 of things that would benefit the AnoNet as a whole:
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	460
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	461 =over
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	462
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	463 =item Client Ports
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	464
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	465 When a new user wants to connect, he'll normally come in through a
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	466 client port. The more client ports are available, the harder it is for
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	467 any individual client port to abuse its position (for example, if the
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	468 local government decides to try regulating it).
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	469
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	470 =item Public Email Services
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	471
299 7be584ed1c49 updated A-Mail Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 286 diff changeset	472 Nomius runs a public mail service, and lex is working on another one.
7be584ed1c49 updated A-Mail Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 286 diff changeset	473 While more than 2 public mail services clearly aren't necessary at this
7be584ed1c49 updated A-Mail Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 286 diff changeset	474 stage, too many is better than too few.
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	475
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	476 =item IRC Servers
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	477
98 8c1074a9de05 added links to the darknet comparison page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 96 diff changeset	478 IRC on AnoNet2 isn't one big network under centralized control.
201 f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	479 Rather, anybody who wants runs his own IRC (or other chat) server, and
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	480 links whatever channels he wants to channels on other servers, using a
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	481 collection of relay bots. (Right now, UFO, pragmo and SRN field relays,
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	482 and the scalability problems are becoming visible. How relay bots may
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	483 want to deal with this is still a topic for open discussion. Feel free
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	484 to join in the discussion, or just do your own thing and let everyone
f1953ef929ec updated a2.o for a1 wiki mirror Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 200 diff changeset	485 else be damned.)
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	486
286 9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	487 Update: UFO implemented udpmsg3 (inspired by r101's udpmsg protocol),
313 d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	488 and UFO, SRN, sevilNatas and lex all have IRC servers connecting to the
d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	489 udpmsg3 "cloud" now. The primary advantages of udpmsg3 are that it's
d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	490 truly decentralized, very difficult to censor, fails over gracefully in
d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	491 case of hardware/software failures without dropping messages and without
d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	492 duplicating messages, and avoids the long relay chains that normally
d56e4aa1784e added lex to the udpmsg3 world on a2.o :-) Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 310 diff changeset	493 take up half your screen.
286 9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	494
416 622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	495 Update: SRN implemented udpmsg4 (a modification to udpmsg3 to
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	496 support binary data without escaping, and to reduce code size and CPU
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	497 cycles to read and write the protocol), and SRN and sevilNatas now
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	498 have IRC servers connecting to the udpmsg4 cloud (running L<SRN's new
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	499 IRCd\|http://www.powerfulproxy.com/do_it.php/http/www.srw.ano/udpmsg4ircd>).
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	500 SRN also runs a udpmsg3 bridge.
622458986cdf added irc3.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 404 diff changeset	501
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	502 =item Outbound HTTP Proxies
385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	503
174 896eeb783f25 added a.polipo.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 173 diff changeset	504 SRN runs three right now and ryuk runs one, but that means between the
896eeb783f25 added a.polipo.srn.ano to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 173 diff changeset	505 two of them they can snoop on all HTTP traffic from AnoNet2 to IcannNet.
98 8c1074a9de05 added links to the darknet comparison page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 96 diff changeset	506 Having more proxies gives you an alternative to blindly trusting SRN
8c1074a9de05 added links to the darknet comparison page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 96 diff changeset	507 and ryuk not to sell your click-through data to Google, invert the order
8c1074a9de05 added links to the darknet comparison page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 96 diff changeset	508 of search results to your queries, and inject malicious JavaScript into
8c1074a9de05 added links to the darknet comparison page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 96 diff changeset	509 your Hotmail homepage.
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	510
286 9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	511 =item IcannNet mailinglist Proxies
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	512
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	513 AnoNet uses a lot of software in new and interesting ways, so AnoNet
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	514 users find "accidental features" quite often. If there were an easy
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	515 way to join the official mailing lists for some of this software, AnoNet
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	516 users would probably submit many more bug reports, resulting in better
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	517 quality software being available for us.
9dc804527a1f updated a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 278 diff changeset	518
55 385e3f464af2 general updates and fixes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 49 diff changeset	519 =back
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	520
306 f40d1793739c added a link from a2.o to the assholes page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 305 diff changeset	521 =head2 Assholes
f40d1793739c added a link from a2.o to the assholes page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 305 diff changeset	522
f40d1793739c added a link from a2.o to the assholes page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 305 diff changeset	523 We finally found L<our first asshole\|http://www.anonet2.org/assholes>.
f40d1793739c added a link from a2.o to the assholes page Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 305 diff changeset	524
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	525 =head2 See Also
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	526
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	527 If AnoNet sounds good but not perfect, don't despair: there are a number
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	528 of other projects that may interest you either instead of - or possibly
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	529 in addition to - AnoNet.
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	530
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	531 =over
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	532
148 4209fedfd71a completed index.pod update to take advantage of pod2xhtml Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 147 diff changeset	533 =item L<dn42\|http://www.dn42.net/>
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	534
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	535 dn42 is another highly decentralized darknet, and it's also quite
329 6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	536 friendly. The main differences are that it doesn't claim anonymity as a
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	537 goal (it is mostly intended for learning BGP), and that it's significantly
6dfb319ff0f5 fixed UFO a2.o changes Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 327 diff changeset	538 larger than AnoNet. A number of AnoNet members are also active in dn42.
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	539
148 4209fedfd71a completed index.pod update to take advantage of pod2xhtml Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 147 diff changeset	540 =item L<VAnet\|http://www.vanet.org/>
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	541
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	542 VAnet is a strange animal. It's a highly I<centralized> darknet, making
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	543 the curious claim that centralization actually aids in privacy protection.
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	544 It's still quite small, but it should scale extremely well from a
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	545 technical perspective, due to its centralization. VAnet's official IRC
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	546 is part of the AnoNet IRC monster for now, so the easiest way to find out
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	547 more about VAnet is actually just to join AnoNet IRC and ask about VAnet.
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	548
148 4209fedfd71a completed index.pod update to take advantage of pod2xhtml Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 147 diff changeset	549 =item L<UCIS IX\|http://ix.ucis.nl/>
112 9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	550
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	551 The UCIS Internet eXchange is an attempt to link a bunch of darknets
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	552 together. If you connect using UFO's CP, you're already on the UCIS IX.
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	553
9fba60ff2ed3 added a "see also" section to a2.o Nick <nick@somerandomnick.ano> parents: 107 diff changeset	554 =back

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