Brainstorming…..
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I need help with some concepts. Specifically; I need input on the feasibility of a program for sharing information that:
1. Compatible with 386 computer and up.
2. Program to be shared from two to infinite.
3. Program to form an association with no dedicated server, but a “floating server”.
4. No dedicated domain name.
5. Infinite storage capability and infinite back-up all of which are constantly “floating”.
6. Program design to be robust and simple in that it can defeat any attempts to bring this association down.
I already have some ideas, but I am interested in your input. Any ideas?
Maurice
[quote=”Fatguy”]I need help with some concepts. Specifically; I need input on the feasibility of a program for sharing information that:
1. Compatible with 386 computer and up.
2. Program to be shared from two to infinite.
3. Program to form an association with no dedicated server, but a “floating server”.
4. No dedicated domain name.
5. Infinite storage capability and infinite back-up all of which are constantly “floating”.
6. Program design to be robust and simple in that it can defeat any attempts to bring this association down.
I already have some ideas, but I am interested in your input. Any ideas?
Maurice[/quote]
What ideas do you currently have? I dunno much about tech crap but from what you’ve written it sounds near impossible. Off the bat I’d suggest a CVS but from what you’re saying; your ‘program’ needs to have a client that can reach the floating file server. If you have a true floating server you *HAVE* to have a dedicated one to resolve your dynamic IP. There’s no logarithm that will run on a 386i (or even exists to my knowledge) that can predict where your server will turn up next with the technology you’re referring to. You can run a remote network, but again you still need a dedicated address or else the remote clients trying to access this site cannot predict where your server currently is without a dynamic address to reach first. Like a Login server or a redirect.
Even if you’re posting your current floating address to a messageboard, you’re still using a dedicated server to pass that info along.
As for infinite storage and backup, checkout that SUN utility DisXtender or whatever the heck it’s called. They promise “infinite storage”. If you want to wait for the real thing, quantum storage should be around in a few decades.
[quote]6. Program design to be robust and simple in that it can defeat any attempts to bring this association down.[/quote]
Everyone CEO in the world has said this to their CIO. If you can get it right I’m sure there’s a great many jobs lined up for you. The best thing to remember is it’s 50 times easier to destroy than to create. If someone want’s to bring you down and has the talent or support they will, there’s nothing you can do. No site is unhackable, as 14 year olds teach us daily by cracking Microsoft and government DBs.
Like all security you need to keep it simple, then find your own holes and exploits and patch em. Then if anyone finds another hole or exploit patch that. You can spend all your time convuluting a program for exploits that will never be used, or you can roll the dice and fix as needed, which is probably best.
Again I don’t know sh%# on this subject other than being stuck in a room overhearing techies 4 hours a day. So for all I know Microsoft has released “Uber program v21.123.34” that does everything you’re asking for.
Actually, those are all pretty much capabilities of the Google Distributed File System.
Work continues:
Check this out if you are interested:
http://freenet.sourceforge.net
This guy is an MIT award winner and with minds like this – we will win!
Meanwhile…..work continues on the website:
I have just switched to another server and the site should appear now. I now have the capability of large storage and downloads plus the capability of a BBoard (which may come soon). The main pages still remain simple in order to facilitate fast navigation regardless of the type of computer you are using; please understand this when visiting. Check out the “Archives” section as I add to it daily and feel free to give me some ideas at: fortressoffreedom@hotmail.com
Thanks for your time on this project…..the vision is coming true.
Maurice
A Sadgeezer Exclusive: Ok, I have installed a BBoard called the “Free Speech Board” on the “Contents” page. Feel free to try it out and tell me what you think of it (you do not have to register). Personally, I think the board adds needless complexity and effort, but the others thought we needed some kind of interaction at the site…..so here it is. We are still weeks away from the “Grand Opening” at Colleges and Universities around my area, so I want to see how it performs now. P.S. I have seen BBoards in action in the past and I do not hold any great expectations for this one (if there are major problems…..then out comes the “hook”) – but we shall see…..
Fortress Of Freedom.com:
Maurice
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