[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index]

Re: [tor-relays] OS diversity of tor relays (was Re: Relay uptime versus outdated Tor version)



Hi!

Ybslik:
Hi all,

            I have been following the emails with intrigue. I run a
Windows10 system at home through Virgin Media Hub, my package with
them is the 300Mbps one. I recently had  cause to research what Tor
was about. I decided upon that research to run a Middle Relay.

 So I purchased my computer parts (I self Build my machines)  and
obtained the help of a friend to load Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. It's not a
super machine but it runs on a AMD A4-6300 APU with Radeon(tm) HD
Graphics × 2 - OS 64bit - with an SSD hard drive.

I followed the instructions on how to load the relay and set it up,
took me more than a week or so as I am no genius on Linux.

slow learning curve but we got there.

My relay is called Ybslik - it's been up and down due to my inability
to understand how to configure things within the terminal.

Thanks for running a relay!

But with the help from StackExchange I have been able to complete some tasks.

My small relay is now working ok and I hope adding to the Diversity of Tor.

However, it's worth noting that by the "diversity of the Tor network", we're trying to push for non-Linux relays. It's just a point to note - it's great you've run a relay, it's just that you've not added to the diversity of the operating system of relays. If you feel able to, if or when you spin up a new relay, you should consider running a BSD, e.g. OpenBSD. However, diversity of location is also important, one supposes! So your home relay is at least adding to that, depending on where you live.

Thanks for running a relay,
Duncan
_______________________________________________
tor-relays mailing list
tor-relays@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays