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This is the knowledge based for Amahi. Community members can help each other here. Please add or edit any information in the Wiki that you feel is lacking, missing, or need improvement.
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|style="background: #ccc; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px;"|Welcome to Amahi!
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[[Image:Amahi-header-new.png|200px|left]]
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The Amahi home server is a GNU/Linux-based, open-source network server.
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* It is meant to be headless, and running 24x7.
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* Some people also use it as a desktop, while still serving the rest of the home network.
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* It has the following features:
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** Centralized storage server
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** Bare metal backup server
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** Calendar server
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** Wiki server
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** Remote access server (for secure remote access to your files) (i.e. VPN).
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** Printer server
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** ... and other types of installable services:
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*** Bittorrent server
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*** Slideshow generator
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*** Recipes database
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*** ... and many more in the online [http://www.amahi.org/apps Application Gallery]!
  
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We think there are two "types" of users for our HDAs:
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'''CURRENT STABLE RELEASE:'''  Amahi 6.1, [[Ubuntu|Ubuntu 1204 LTS]] edition'''
 
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<big>'''NOTE:'''  Fedora 17 development for Amahi will begin soon. Stay tuned for more.</big>
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* The technical user (the one who installs and runs it)
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* The real user of the home network: spouses, kids, etc.
  
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* [[Intro]]: Introduction to the Amahi HDA
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We have a few features that are directed towards making life easier for one or the other, or both. However, ultimately, the real users are the non-technical users.
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* [[Requirements]]: What's needed
 
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* [http://www.amahi.org/faq FAQ]: Frequently Asked Questions
 
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* [[Feedback]]: Issues, feedback.
 
  
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For questions or help do not hesitate to [[contact us]].
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The features directed towards the technical user are meant to make his/her life easier when running a home network for the benefit of all the users.
  
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= Installation =
 
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* [[Amahi on a VM]]: Installing Amahi in a Virtual Machine
 
  
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=Getting Started=
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First you can take a look at the [[Special:PopularPages|Popular Pages]] to see if your topic of interest is there. Otherwise find the major topics below in groups.
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The [[User_Manual]] is now available for download, it gets updated a lot so keep it up to date. Update dates will be posted when updated.
  
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'''[[Storage and file sharing]]''' - How to store your music, pictures, movies and other files and share them with the rest of the devices in your network.
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;'''[[Storage and file sharing]]''' How to store your music, pictures, movies and other files and share them with the rest of the devices in your network.
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* Accessing files from:
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* Accessing files from [[SharingToMacOSX|Mac OS X]] (Also check out experimental [[AFP]] support!)
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#[[SharingToMacOSX|Mac OS X]]
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* Accessing files from [[SharingToLinux|Other Linux Systems]]
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#[[SharingToLinux|Other Linux Systems]]
 
  
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'''Networking''' - Using your HDA to manage your home network
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; '''Networking''' Using your HDA to manage your home network
 
* [[Networking - Static IPs]]: How to assign static IPs to your network devices.
 
* [[Networking - Static IPs]]: How to assign static IPs to your network devices.
 
* [[Punching DNS Holes]]: How to assign IP addresses outside of your network for your home domain.
 
* [[Punching DNS Holes]]: How to assign IP addresses outside of your network for your home domain.
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* [[Require_Login|Password Protect Web Apps]]: How to password protect access to web apps.
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* [[Vista Networking Issue]]: Latest vista updates cause network issues.
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* [[Firewall: iptables]]:  How to enable iptables firewall on your HDA.
 
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* [[Squid|Proxy server: squid]]: How to create a proxy server.
 
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* [[SquidGuard|squidGuard]]: Content filtering using squidGuard.
 
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* [[Netboot]]:  How to set up PXE Network boot.
 
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* [[Change IP Address|Change IP Address/Network Gateway/DHCP Server Range]]:  Change  IP address of your Amahi server, Network Gateway, and DHCP Server Range.
 
  
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'''Remote Access''' - Accessing your HDA from anywhere on the network  
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; '''Remote Access''' Accessing your HDA from anywhere on the network  
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* Accessing your HDA remotely from:
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* [[VPN]]: Accessing your HDA remotely from '''outside''' your network.
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# [[VPN]]: '''outside''' your network.
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* [[VNC]]: Accessing your HDA remotely from '''inside''' your network (e.g. if your HDA is "headless").
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# [[VNC]]: '''inside''' your network (e.g. if your HDA is "headless").
 
 
* [[FreeNX]]: Accessing your HDA with FreeNX
 
* [[FreeNX]]: Accessing your HDA with FreeNX
 
* SSH based access to your HDA: [[Key-Based SSH Logins]]
 
* SSH based access to your HDA: [[Key-Based SSH Logins]]
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= Troubleshooting =
 
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* [[Installation troubleshooting]]
 
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* [[Network troubleshooting]]
 
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* [[Shares troubleshooting]]
 
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* [[VPN troubleshooting]]
 
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* [[Vista Networking Issue]]
 
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* [[Disabling Automatic Updates]]
 
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* [[Data Recovery]]
 
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* [[Filesystem]]
 
  
 
=Doing More=
 
=Doing More=
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* '''[[:Category:Apps|Apps Directory]]:''' These are the help pages for some of the apps in the [http://www.amahi.org/apps/ Apps Gallery]
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* '''[[:Category:Apps|Apps Directory]]: These are the help pages for some of the apps in the [http://www.amahi.org/apps/ Apps Gallery]'''
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* Want an app packaged or have an idea for one? [[New_App_Ideas|Click Here.]]
 
* [[Adding an HDA networked printer]]:  Guide to set up print server on your HDA.
 
* [[Adding an HDA networked printer]]:  Guide to set up print server on your HDA.
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* [[Backups]]: Guides on backup and restore: [[XPBackups|Windows XP]], [[VistaWindows7Backups|Windows Vista and Windows 7]], [[Sbackup|Ubuntu Linux]], and [[Backups#Mac_OS_X|MacOSX]].
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* [[Backups]]: Guides on the multiple ways to backup and restore: from [[PBABackups|full-disk backup]] to incremental backups for Windows [[VistaBackups|Vista]], [[XPBackups|Windows XP]], [[Sbackup|Linux]] and [[Backups#Mac_OS_X|Macs]].
 
* [[Adding a second hard drive to your HDA]]:  How to add a additional hard drives.
 
* [[Adding a second hard drive to your HDA]]:  How to add a additional hard drives.
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* [[Greyhole]]: Add drive pooling to your HDA (ie Turn multiple drives into one!)
 
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* [[RAID]] guides for [[RAID 1]] and [[RAID 5]]
 
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* [[DropBox|Add Dropbox service]]:  Allows a HDA Dropbox share folder to automatically synchronize with a DropBox account.
 
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* [[Database_Backup|Automatic Database Backup]]: Automatically have your HDA database backed up daily.
 
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* [[Enable_Outgoing_Emails|Enable Outgoing Mail]]:  Use your ISP to send mail from your HDA.
 
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* [[Monitor System Logs via E-mail]]:  Sends logs to designated e-mail address daily.
 
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* [[Outgoing_mail_via_gmail|Send Outgoing Emails via Gmail]]:  Use your Gmail account to send mail from your HDA.
 
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* [[Disk_Error_Alerts|Disk Error Alerts]]:  Monitor disk drive wellness and receive email alerts if errors are detected.
 
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* [http://www.amahi.org/apps/greyhole-logmon Greyhole Log via Web Browser]:  Monitor the Greyhole via your browser.
 
  
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=Using Applications=
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==Using Applications==
 
For a more detailed list refer to the '''[[:Category:Apps|Apps Directory]]'''
 
For a more detailed list refer to the '''[[:Category:Apps|Apps Directory]]'''
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* Remote File Management using [http://www.amahi.org/apps/ajaxplorer AjaxPlorer]
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* Remote File Management [[AjaxPlorer]]
 
* [[Calendars]]: How to use the calendar server in the HDA, including Outlook and iCal sync.
 
* [[Calendars]]: How to use the calendar server in the HDA, including Outlook and iCal sync.
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* [[Dashboard_Design|Dashboard]]: Using the amahi Dashboard
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* [[PXE KNIFE]] be able to install different operating systems, or run virus checkers, all by network-booting ...
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* [[Wiki]]: All about the wiki in your HDA.
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* [[Dashboard_Design]]: Using the amahi Dashboard
  
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=Getting "Under the Hood"=  
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==Getting `Under the Hood`==  
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* [[Password protection for your HDA setup pages]]:  Guide to set up password protection to your HDA pages.
 
* [[How to Create a new Theme]]
 
* [[How to Create a new Theme]]
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* [[Linux-hda_commands|Linux/HDA Commands]]: Common used command for linux and HDA.
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* [[Linux-hda_commands|Linux-HDA Commands]]: Common used command for linux and HDA.
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* [[Webapps | Making your own web apps]]: how to make your own web apps, with your code or other's code
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* [[Webapps | Making your own web apps]]: this HOWTO shows how to make your own web apps, with your code or other's code
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* [[Hosting a website | Hosting your own web site]]: how to host your own web site on the web from your Amahi home server
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* [[HostingAWebsite | Hosting your own web site]]: HOWTO for hosting your own web site on the web from your Amahi home server
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* [[Changing your DNS provider]]
 
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* [[Configuring OpenDNS]]
 
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* [[How_to_use_two_HDA_on_the_same_network| Use two HDAs on same network]]
 
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* [[Using Tonido]]
 
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* [[Post-Install_Hardware_Changes | Post Install Hardware Changes]]:  Required actions for changing hardware on your Amahi server (i.e. mother board, network card, etc).
 
  
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=Contribute=
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==Contribute==
 
* [[Translate Amahi]] to your language
 
* [[Translate Amahi]] to your language
 
* [http://bugs.amahi.org Create a Bug/Feature/Support ticket!]
 
* [http://bugs.amahi.org Create a Bug/Feature/Support ticket!]
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* Contribute by:
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* [[Monitor System Logs via E-mail]]: Sends logs to designated e-mail address daily.
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# [[Contribute|Packaging apps]]
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* [[Contribute|Contribute by packaging apps]]!
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# [[Tester program|Testing apps]]
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* [[Tester program|Contribute by testing apps]]!
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/amahi/sets/72157606815797764/ Amahi Wallpapers]
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/amahi/sets/72157606815797764/ Amahi Wallpapers]
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/amahi/sets/72157606828513620/ Amahi Banners]
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/amahi/sets/72157606828513620/ Amahi Banners]
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* [[Amahi_Logo|Help us finding a nice Logo]]!
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== Roadmap & Development ==
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* [[Fedora 11]]
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* [[Ubuntu]]: Current Status of Ubuntu version.
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* [[CentOS]]: Notes and development of CentOS version.
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= Installation =
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* [[requirements| Hardware Requirements]]
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* [[Self-install]]: Alternative installation instructions
  
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= Roadmap & Development =
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== Troubleshooting ==
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The core team '''ONLY''' supports Fedora and Ubuntu development at this time.  All others are being  supported by the user community.
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* Vista networking clients with the latest updates from MS try [[Vista Networking Issue]]
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* [[Fedora 14]]: Maintenance support ONLY
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* [[Network Troubleshooting]]
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* Fedora 15: Not Supported
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* [[Disabling Automatic Updates]]
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* [[Fedora 16]]: Development halted.
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* [[VPN Troubleshooting]]
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* [[Fedora 17]]: Development starting soon.
 
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* [[Ubuntu|Ubuntu 12.04]]: Current Stable Release
 
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* [[CentOS|CentOS 5]]: Development Halted
 
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* [[Centos_6|CentOS 6]]: Development Stalled
 
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* [[Scientific_Linux|Scientific Linux 6.1]]: Development Stalled.
 
  
 
= Related Links =
 
= Related Links =
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* [[Intro]]: Introduction to the Amahi HDA
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* [http://www.amahi.org/faq FAQ]: Frequently Asked Questions
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* [[Feedback]]: Issues, feedback.
 
* [[Developers]]: How to write HDA apps, questions, API suggestions, etc.
 
* [[Developers]]: How to write HDA apps, questions, API suggestions, etc.
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* [[Credits]]: How are we doing all this? We have many OSS projects to thank!
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* [[Requirements]]: What's needed
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* [[Credits]]: How are we doing all this!?! We have many OSS projects to thank!
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For questions or help do not hesitate to [[contact us]].
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|style="background: #ccc; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px;"|Featured Application
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'''[[Transmission]]''' is a fast, easy, and free multi-platform BitTorrent client.
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Transmission is designed from the ground up to balance power with simplicity. We've set initial preferences so things "Just Work", while advanced features like watch directories, bad peer blocking, and the web interface can be configured with just a few clicks.
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When Ubuntu chose Transmission as its default BitTorrent client, one of the most-cited reasons was its easy learning curve.
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With few dependencies and written in C, Transmission has the lowest memory footprint of any BitTorrent client we've seen. It's also the client of choice on low-memory hardware. Imageshack chose Transmission for its BitTorrent farms because the competition "requires amounts of memory several times greater than Transmission". Native.
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Unlike some cross-platform programs, Transmission seamlessly integrates with your operating system. The Mac OS X interface is written in Objective-C and uses Growl notifications and dock badging to keep you informed.
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"It's fast, it's extremely lightweight, and — even though it's available for a variety of platforms — it behaves just as you'd expect a Mac program to." Macworld, naming Transmission a "Mac Gem"
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The GTK+ interface has been carefully written with the GNOME Human Interface Guidelines in mind. It uses libnotify for torrent notification, DBUS for hibernation management, and GIO for watch directories. Powerful.
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Transmission has the features you expect in a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web-based interface, peer exchange, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, web seed support, watch directories, tracker editing, global and per-torrent speed limits, and more. Free.
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Transmission is free software. All its code is freely available online and is licensed under either the GNU Public License v2 or the MIT License. The development team welcomes anyone who is interested in contributing code, documentation, translations, or other help.
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'''Read more about [[Transmission]] - [[Category:Apps|Other Applications]]'''
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You need to [http://wiki.amahi.org/user/register register] to edit pages. Please see the [[User Guide]] for editing help.
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The Amahi Wiki is always in need of work, please just jump in and start editing
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where you see fit!
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 29 March 2015

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This was a prototype and not valid for use.



Welcome to Amahi!
Amahi-header-new.png

The Amahi home server is a GNU/Linux-based, open-source network server.

  • It is meant to be headless, and running 24x7.
  • Some people also use it as a desktop, while still serving the rest of the home network.
  • It has the following features:
    • Centralized storage server
    • Bare metal backup server
    • Calendar server
    • Wiki server
    • Remote access server (for secure remote access to your files) (i.e. VPN).
    • Printer server
    • ... and other types of installable services:
      • Bittorrent server
      • Slideshow generator
      • Recipes database
      • ... and many more in the online Application Gallery!


We think there are two "types" of users for our HDAs:

  • The technical user (the one who installs and runs it)
  • The real user of the home network: spouses, kids, etc.

We have a few features that are directed towards making life easier for one or the other, or both. However, ultimately, the real users are the non-technical users.

The features directed towards the technical user are meant to make his/her life easier when running a home network for the benefit of all the users.


More Amahi!

The User_Manual is now available for download, it gets updated a lot so keep it up to date. Update dates will be posted when updated.

Storage and file sharing How to store your music, pictures, movies and other files and share them with the rest of the devices in your network.
Networking Using your HDA to manage your home network
Remote Access Accessing your HDA from anywhere on the network
  • VPN: Accessing your HDA remotely from outside your network.
  • VNC: Accessing your HDA remotely from inside your network (e.g. if your HDA is "headless").
  • FreeNX: Accessing your HDA with FreeNX
  • SSH based access to your HDA: Key-Based SSH Logins

Doing More

Using Applications

For a more detailed list refer to the Apps Directory

  • Remote File Management AjaxPlorer
  • Calendars: How to use the calendar server in the HDA, including Outlook and iCal sync.
  • PXE KNIFE be able to install different operating systems, or run virus checkers, all by network-booting ...
  • Wiki: All about the wiki in your HDA.
  • Dashboard_Design: Using the amahi Dashboard

Getting `Under the Hood`

Contribute

Roadmap & Development

Installation

Troubleshooting

Related Links

  • Intro: Introduction to the Amahi HDA
  • FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Feedback: Issues, feedback.
  • Developers: How to write HDA apps, questions, API suggestions, etc.
  • Requirements: What's needed
  • Credits: How are we doing all this!?! We have many OSS projects to thank!

For questions or help do not hesitate to contact us.

Featured Application

Transmission is a fast, easy, and free multi-platform BitTorrent client.

Transmission is designed from the ground up to balance power with simplicity. We've set initial preferences so things "Just Work", while advanced features like watch directories, bad peer blocking, and the web interface can be configured with just a few clicks.

When Ubuntu chose Transmission as its default BitTorrent client, one of the most-cited reasons was its easy learning curve.

With few dependencies and written in C, Transmission has the lowest memory footprint of any BitTorrent client we've seen. It's also the client of choice on low-memory hardware. Imageshack chose Transmission for its BitTorrent farms because the competition "requires amounts of memory several times greater than Transmission". Native.

Unlike some cross-platform programs, Transmission seamlessly integrates with your operating system. The Mac OS X interface is written in Objective-C and uses Growl notifications and dock badging to keep you informed.

"It's fast, it's extremely lightweight, and — even though it's available for a variety of platforms — it behaves just as you'd expect a Mac program to." Macworld, naming Transmission a "Mac Gem"

The GTK+ interface has been carefully written with the GNOME Human Interface Guidelines in mind. It uses libnotify for torrent notification, DBUS for hibernation management, and GIO for watch directories. Powerful.

Transmission has the features you expect in a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web-based interface, peer exchange, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, web seed support, watch directories, tracker editing, global and per-torrent speed limits, and more. Free.

Transmission is free software. All its code is freely available online and is licensed under either the GNU Public License v2 or the MIT License. The development team welcomes anyone who is interested in contributing code, documentation, translations, or other help.

Read more about Transmission -

Editing The Wiki

You need to register to edit pages. Please see the User Guide for editing help.

The Amahi Wiki is always in need of work, please just jump in and start editing where you see fit!

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