Re: [freenet-support] [freenet.uservoice.com] New message: 'HI--I am new to computers and by natre ...'
On Sunday, August 15, 2010, 1:05:13 PM, Dennis wrote: HI--I am new to computers and by nature and not techy at all! So trying to understand about the freenet the feeling is one of panic where i just dont understand terminology etc. I do however just want to ask some simple questions about Freenet, because i am all for no censorship of the net. snip There's a fundamental distinction that may be useful. If you wish to access the open internet (what you access now) with stronger privacy, anonymity and security, Freenet is not for you. For that, you want either Tor or a paid OpenVPN-based privacy/anonymity service (such as Mullvad, XeroBank, Cryptohippie, Rayservers, etc). Simple web proxy servers are, IMHO, virtually useless. And BTW, you must trust your provider, so choose well. Avoid Anonymizer, which has CIA ties. Freenet is a self-contained virtual network. One accesses Freenet through a network node. There's no access to Freenet from the open internet, and (typically) no access from Freenet to the open internet. Actually, I should have written Freenets. There's a common Freenet (OpenNet) that's open to all. That is, in OpenNet mode, your node accepts connections from any node that asks. Conversely, in DarkNet mode, you specify all nodes that your node will connect with. For example, you could have a DarkNet for just yourself, your business, your friends or whatever. I have no clue how many DarkNets may exist. Also, DarkNets can be interlinked (and/or linked to the OpenNet) via one or more shared nodes. One other thing. There are risks in running an OpenNet node. They're explained in the FAQ. I run my nodes on virtual machines that connect through anonymous VPNs. YMMV. Anyway, enough. Corrections are welcomed. -- Best regards, Hierophantmailto:hieroph...@xerobank.net ___ Support mailing list Support@freenetproject.org http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.freenet.support Unsubscribe at http://emu.freenetproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/support Or mailto:support-requ...@freenetproject.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [freenet-support] [freenet.uservoice.com] New message: 'HI--I am new to computers and by natre ...'
[Hierophant asked me to submit for him.] On Sunday, August 15, 2010, 1:05:13 PM, Juliano wrote: HI--I am new to computers and by nature and not techy at all! So trying to understand about the freenet the feeling is one of panic where i just dont understand terminology etc. I do however just want to ask some simple questions about Freenet, because i am all for no censorship of the net. snip There's a fundamental distinction that may be useful. If you wish to access the open internet (what you access now) with stronger privacy, anonymity and security, Freenet is not for you. For that, you want either Tor or a paid OpenVPN-based privacy/anonymity service (such as Mullvad, XeroBank, Cryptohippie, Rayservers, etc). Simple web proxy servers are, IMHO, virtually useless. And BTW, you must trust your provider, so choose well. Avoid Anonymizer, which has CIA ties. Freenet is a self-contained virtual network. One accesses Freenet through a network node. There's no access to Freenet from the open internet, and (typically) no access from Freenet to the open internet. Actually, I should have written Freenets. There's a common Freenet (OpenNet) that's open to all. That is, in OpenNet mode, your node accepts connections from any node that asks. Conversely, in DarkNet mode, you specify all nodes that your node will connect with. For example, you could have a DarkNet for just yourself, your business, your friends or whatever. I have no clue how many DarkNets may exist. Also, DarkNets can be interlinked (and/or linked to the OpenNet) via one or more shared nodes. One other thing. There are risks in running an OpenNet node. They're explained in the FAQ. I run my nodes on virtual machines that connect through anonymous VPNs. YMMV. Anyway, enough. Corrections are welcomed. -- Best regards, Hierophantmailto:hieroph...@xerobank.net -- Best regards, Ichi mailto:i...@xerobank.net ___ Support mailing list Support@freenetproject.org http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.freenet.support Unsubscribe at http://emu.freenetproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/support Or mailto:support-requ...@freenetproject.org?subject=unsubscribe
[freenet-support] [freenet.uservoice.com] New message: 'HI--I am new to computers and by natre ...'
Customer Feedback for Freenet Project Inc. freenet.uservoice.com [freenet.uservoice.com] New Bug Report julia...@ntlworld.com sent a message from http://freenet.uservoice.com/forums/8861-general [http://freenet.uservoice.com/forums/8861-general] HI--I am new to computers and by nature and not techy at all! So trying to understand about the freenet the feeling is one of panic where i just dont understand terminology etc. I do however just want to ask some simple questions about Freenet, because i am all for no censorship of the So, OK, I have PC and my browser is Firefox--which is really cool. Now IF I download Freenet what actually changes? Do I still see the Firfox browser and Google search box, OR do I have a separate Freenet icon on Desktop I can ALTERNATIVELY use when I wish to be private for whatever reason. Ie--is it like having TWO modes of exploring the new--the usual one i have now and at a click I can go onto Freenet? 2)0when you say we give our bandwith (or something like that) do you mean we lose memory to Freenet? N9ot even sure if my question makes sense here owing to my confusion about termonology I just want to have what I have but also have access when I choose to Freenet Firefox 3.5 (Windows XP) [http://uservoice.com]___ Support mailing list Support@freenetproject.org http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.freenet.support Unsubscribe at http://emu.freenetproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/support Or mailto:support-requ...@freenetproject.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [freenet-support] [freenet.uservoice.com] New message: 'HI--I am new to computers and by natre ...'
On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:05:13 +, Freenet Project Inc. wrote: Customer Feedback for Freenet Project Inc. freenet.uservoice.com [freenet.uservoice.com] New Bug Report julia...@ntlworld.com sent a message from http://freenet.uservoice.com/forums/8861-general [http://freenet.uservoice.com/forums/8861-general] HI--I am new to computers and by nature and not techy at all! So trying to understand about the freenet the feeling is one of panic where i just dont understand terminology etc. I do however just want to ask some simple questions about Freenet, because i am all for no censorship of the So, OK, I have PC and my browser is Firefox--which is really cool. Now IF I download Freenet what actually changes? Nothing. Freenet is an independent program. Firefox, however, is a pretty crappy browser -- besides being quite bloated, it leaks lots of privacy information to websites -- so you really should either use a different instance (or i suppose profile) with firefox, or a totally different browser when surfing freenet. (To avoid such cases as websites finding out which freesites you visited via CSS-vlink checking, etc.) Do I still see the Firfox browser and Google search box, OR do I have a separate Freenet icon on Desktop I can ALTERNATIVELY use when I wish to be private for whatever reason. Ie--is it like having TWO modes of exploring the new--the usual one i have now and at a click I can go onto Freenet? Yes -- someone should try to make a separate package for newbies, with a bundled privacy-centric browser included. I don't think that's done now, though I've never used the MSWindows installation package. 2)0when you say we give our bandwith (or something like that) do you mean we lose memory to Freenet? N9ot even sure if my question makes sense here owing to my confusion about termonology Yes, Freenet consumes quite a bit (too much, imho) memory -- a minimum of almost 200MB is pretty much a requirement. Bandwidth refers to your internet traffic -- the more you allow Freenet to use, the faster you should find your Freenet experience (accessing freesites, transferring data, etc.) I just want to have what I have but also have access when I choose to Freenet You still have what you have, as well as access to Freenet now :b. ___ Support mailing list Support@freenetproject.org http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.freenet.support Unsubscribe at http://emu.freenetproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/support Or mailto:support-requ...@freenetproject.org?subject=unsubscribe
