Off the Grid

Set your computing free - Installing Linux

Submitted by kiakanpa on 10 June 2011 - 12:22pm

We covered some of the reasons for switching to Linux from Windows or OSX in our last article in the 'Set your computing free' series, in this article we will cover the basics of getting Linux up and running on your computer. Firstly, a word of causion; following this article will alter the filesystems on your harddrive, and could potentially damage any operating systems which you currently have installed on your computer. Personally, I run only Linux on my computer, but it is possible to install it alongside Windows or OSX. Just back stuff up - just in case. Okay, disclaimer over - on with the show.

Background

This article covers the basics of getting Linux installed on your computer, either as the primary operating system or 'dual boot' with either Windows or Mac OSX. Linux comes in a variety of 'flavours' known as distributions (or 'distros') - most of these are available for free, but some are available for purchace with a variety of additions or support. For this particular installation guide we will be working with the Ubuntu distribution of Linux - I have selected this version for the guide as it is freely available, community driven, and has good, free, online support available. Before we get started, you will need to have the following available:

  • Broadband internet (to download Ubuntu)
  • A backup of anything you do not wish to lose! (just in case)
  • A blank CD and CD Writer (or a USB stick and a computer which can boot from USB)
  • At least 2GB harddrive space free (for dual boot, installing Ubuntu as your only operating system will wipe the whole harddrive)

Disguises/Personas

Submitted by Deyrdeyth on 24 October 2010 - 12:35pm

Changing Personas: Being Someone Else For a While

Living off the Grid is tricky. The main reason people do so is that they don’t want to be found or identified by the Vast Machine. Now, I’ve mentioned in previous articles that faking your death and changing your identity are bad ideas. This is because that doing either of those things has too high a chance of backfiring. However, it is wise to have a couple of personas handy.

Defending your privacy on the Web

Submitted by Guest on 22 October 2010 - 10:28am

This article was taken from here (used with permission) ~Kia

Off The Grid Myths and Facts

Submitted by Deyrdeyth on 19 October 2010 - 11:52pm

This article will focus on a few myths and facts in regards to living OTG. I mean, just Googling "living off grid" will get you some odd results, many of which are nonsense. So, this article will not go into strict detail on OTG living, but it is still important nevertheless. Here's how this will work: the bold sections are statements about living OTG. The standard type beneath it is the truth of the matter. If you have questions, asks them in the comments below.

I have to fake my death to move off the Grid.

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