Use Case
I’m involved in a project in a popular community park in Latin America where we want to create a local offline server. The idea is to build a digital space that complements the physical space, where people can co-develop projects, access the park’s archive, and chat.
After researching discontinued projects like PirateBox, experimenting with OpenWRT, and initially setting up FreedomBox, I’m leaning towards FreedomBox for its simplicity and built-in apps. However, I know FreedomBox is designed as a general-purpose personal server, and I’m wondering if it can be configured to meet our needs.
Requirements
Specifically, it should:
- Operate entirely offline as a self-contained network.
- Avoid logging users to preserve privacy.
Ideally, it would support:
- File sharing, particularly focused on accessing the sizeable park archive.
- Collaborative document editing.
- Chat functionality for connected users.
Questions
- Is FreedomBox a sensible starting point for this use case, or have you worked with alternatives better suited to similar projects?
- What configurations are needed for FreedomBox to operate fully offline and meet our specific needs?