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 ===== What is the PirateBox? =====
-**PirateBox** creates offline wireless networks designed for **anonymous file sharing, chatting, message boarding, and media streaming**. You can think of it as your very own **portable offline Internet in a box**!
+**PirateBox** creates offline wireless networks designed for **anonymous file sharing, chatting, message boarding, and media streaming**. You can think of it as your very own **portable offline Internet in a box**! PirateBox project is following a view simple [[goals|goals]].
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 ===== Where can I buy a PirateBox? =====
-There are some things that money can't buy, and **PirateBox** is one of them! However, you can **build one yourself** by following our **[[:OpenWrt:diy|easy DIY instructions]]**.
+There are some things that money can't buy, and **PirateBox** is one of them! However, you can **build one yourself** by following our **easy DIY instructions [[:OpenWrt:diy|(OpenWrt instructions)]] OR [[:raspberry_pi|(Raspberry Pi instructions)]]** .
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 With the release of **PirateBox 1.0**, building your own **PirateBox** has never been easier!
-To create a **PirateBox**, you simply need to download the **free PirateBox installer and software**, drag the files onto a USB flash drive, and install them on your device by following a few easy steps. Our current **target hardware** is the **[[http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TL-MR3020|TP-Link Tl-MR3020]]** and **[[http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-MR3040|TP-Link TL-MR3040]]** wireless routers. You should be able to pick up either of these devices for around **US$35**. Visit the **[[:OpenWrt:diy|PirateBox OpenWrt DIY page]]** for **detailed instructions** and more info.
+Our current **target hardware** is the **[[http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TL-MR3020|TP-Link TL-MR3020]]** and **[[http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-MR3040|TP-Link TL-MR3040]]** wireless routers and the **[[http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/what-is-a-raspberry-pi/|Raspberry Pi single board computer]]**. You should be able to pick up each of these devices for around **US$35**. Visit the **[[:OpenWrt:diy|PirateBox OpenWrt DIY page]]** and the **[[:raspberry_pi|Raspberry Pi page]]** for **detailed instructions** and more info.
 There is also now a **[[:android|PirateBox Android app]]** which can be easily installed on **[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_rooting|rooted]]** Android phones.
-**PirateBox** will also run on most wireless routers that have USB storage and that are capable of running **[[http://openwrt.org|OpenWrt]]**. The build process is more advanced than using our target hardware above and your milage may vary. It is also possible to build a **PirateBox** with a **[[:raspberry_pi|Raspberry Pi]]** or **[[:laptop|Laptop running Linux]]**.
+**PirateBox** will also run on most wireless routers that have USB storage and that are capable of running **[[http://openwrt.org|OpenWrt]]**. It is even possible to install **PirateBox** directly on a **[[:laptop|Laptop running Linux]]**. The build process is more advanced than using our target hardware above and your mileage may vary.
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+===== What's new with PirateBox Version 1.0? =====
+**PirateBox 1.0** brings several new features including: **Responsive web design** for ease of use with phones and tablets; **UPnP Media Server** for local streaming of movies and songs; **Image and Message Board** for 4chan-like functionality; **Chat room** for anonymous communications; **Browser-based file sharing** system! You can **[[:1.0|learn more about PirateBox Version 1.0 here]]**.
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 ===== Can I modify my PirateBox? =====
 Absolutely! **PirateBox** is free (as in freedom) because it is registered under the **[[http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html|GNU GPLv3]]**. This license grants you the right to freely copy, distribute, and transform creative works according to the principles of **[[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/copyleft.html|copyleft]]**. You can learn more about modding your **PirateBox** by visiting the **[[:mods|mods page]]** and the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]].**
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 ===== Do you know of any other projects similar to PirateBox? =====
-Yes, check out **[[http://datenform.de/|Aram Bartholl's]]** fantastic **[[http://deaddrops.com/|Dead Drops]]**. There are also several forks of the project, including Jason Griffey’s **[[http://librarybox.us|LibraryBox]]**, the **[[http://bibliobox.net/|Bibliobox]]**, the **[[http://rgvlibrobox.com/|LibroBox]]** and the **[[http://cowboxisen.tumblr.com/|CoWBox]]** (CoWorking Box).
+Yes, check out **[[http://datenform.de/|Aram Bartholl's]]** fantastic **[[http://deaddrops.com/|Dead Drops]]**. There are also several forks of the project, including Jason Griffey’s **[[http://librarybox.us|LibraryBox]]** (actually nearly 1:1 and working togehter)., the **[[http://bibliobox.net/|Bibliobox]]** and the **[[http://cowboxisen.tumblr.com/|CoWBox]]** (CoWorking Box). A new C.H.I.P based PirateBox fork is **[[https://chip.hackster.io/tomhiggins/anyfestochip-b9ebc3|AnyfestoCHIP]]** (**[[http://www.anyfesto.com/|Project-website]]**).
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+In addition, there are several projects which focus education, creating an offline network, but are not based on Piratebox:
+  * **[[https://www.col.org/services/knowledge-management/aptus|Aptus]]**
+  * **[[https://ed4free.wordpress.com/|ED4Free]]** (French only)
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 ===== Where can I discuss the PirateBox? =====
-Visit the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** to discuss the **PirateBox**, share your builds, and receive support. And join us at the annual **[[:camp:start|PirateBox Camp]]** which brings together the PirateBox community of developers, contributors and users for a free (as in beer and freedom) weekend of hacking, learning and networking.
+Visit the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** to discuss the **PirateBox**, share your builds, and receive support. And join us at the annual **[[:camp:start|PirateBox Camp]]** which brings together the PirateBox community of developers, contributors and users for a free (as in beer //and// freedom) weekend of hacking, learning and networking.
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+===== How can I help the PirateBox? =====
+  * Test the **[[http://development.piratebox.de|development builds]]** and report back in the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc/list.php?3|development forum]]**
+  * Checkout the issue list on **[[https://github.com/PirateBox-Dev/PirateBoxScripts_Webserver/issues|github]]**
+  * Help out in the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** and **[[:irc|IRC]]**
+  * Update documentation and FAQs, apply for an account on **[[:irc|IRC]]**
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