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* purchase and setup a node in the Greater Boston area (see below);
 
* purchase and setup a node in the Greater Boston area (see below);
 
* volunteer during the year;
 
* volunteer during the year;
* donate $5+/month (once we have set that up).
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* [https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/meshboston-hardware-fund donate $5+/month].
  
 
You can get involved by:
 
You can get involved by:
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* [https://meet.jit.si/meshboston attending our weekly video meetings at 11am on Sundays];
 
* [https://meet.jit.si/meshboston attending our weekly video meetings at 11am on Sundays];
 
* [https://matrix.to/#/#massmeshoutreach:matrix.org joining the MassMesh Outreach channel].
 
* [https://matrix.to/#/#massmeshoutreach:matrix.org joining the MassMesh Outreach channel].
* [[Donating equipment]]
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* [https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-mesh-boston-mailing-list subscribing to our email list];
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* volunteering at one of our upcoming events listed below;
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* setting up a node in your area (see below);
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* [https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/meshboston-hardware-fund setting up a recurring donation] or [[Donating equipment]];
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* distributing our flyers: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/30ptmahkatysa9b/AABtDLUvRr1jtQx57nLnc2U7a/flyerV2_1.pdf?dl=0 Style 1] or [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/30ptmahkatysa9b/AAASzc3Dj9pVIsC5GCX9gfnSa/flyerV2_2.pdf?dl=0 Style 2]. [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/30ptmahkatysa9b/AAC0NzzPEjx1aFIbIOH9jOZka?dl=0 More styles/formats...]
  
 
== Upcoming Events ==
 
== Upcoming Events ==
  
* 2022/05/29 Potluck, noon-2pm. [https://actionnetwork.org/events/meshbostonnet-spring-potluck Details and sign up].
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* [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-the-boston-anarchist-bookfair/ Table at Boston Anarchist Bookfair], November 12-13th, 9am-5pm
* 2022/06/17 MIT Swapfest Tabling, 9am-2pm. [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-mit-swapfest Details and sign up].
 
  
 
== Hosting a Node ==
 
== Hosting a Node ==
 
If you just want to host a node, [http://hostanode.meshboston.net sign up] and we will contact you. You can get started by following the [[Node Setup]] instructions if you have the required hardware.
 
If you just want to host a node, [http://hostanode.meshboston.net sign up] and we will contact you. You can get started by following the [[Node Setup]] instructions if you have the required hardware.
  
Due to the chip supply shortage [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/ Raspberry Pi 4Bs 1GB], which we use to encrypt communications over the Yggdrasil network, are in shorter supply. PiShop now has a [https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-4b-budget-kit/ 2GB Raspberry Pi 4B Beginners Kit] that has all the components you need except an SDCard, though it has twice the memory needed. Other places to find them, when they are available, include [https://www.microcenter.com/product/621439/raspberry-pi-4-model-b---2gb-ddr4?src=raspberrypi Microcenter in Cambridge, MA] and [https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-1gb/ PiShop]. You can find other sellers at the [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/ bottom of the Raspberry Pi 4B page].  
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Due to the chip supply shortage [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/ Raspberry Pi 4Bs 1GB], which we use to encrypt communications over the Yggdrasil network, are in shorter supply. PiShop occasionally has a [https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-4b-budget-kit/ 2GB Raspberry Pi 4B Beginners Kit] that has all the components you need except an SDCard, though it has twice the memory needed. Other places to find them, when they are available, include [https://www.microcenter.com/product/621439/raspberry-pi-4-model-b---2gb-ddr4?src=raspberrypi Microcenter in Cambridge, MA] and [https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-1gb/ PiShop]. You can find other sellers at the [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/ bottom of the Raspberry Pi 4B page] or [https://rpilocator.com/? RPi Locator].  
  
 
We are looking at using old PCs as a fallback until Raspberry Pis are available. If you want to help with that effort, [mailto:info@meshboston.net contact us].
 
We are looking at using old PCs as a fallback until Raspberry Pis are available. If you want to help with that effort, [mailto:info@meshboston.net contact us].
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Our [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes|meeting minutes]] are available.
 
Our [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes|meeting minutes]] are available.
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=== 2023 ===
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/03/12]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/03/05]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/02/26]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/02/19]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/02/12]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2023/02/05]]
  
 
=== 2022 ===
 
=== 2022 ===
  
* 2022/06/17 MIT Swapfest Tabling, 9am-2pm. [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-mit-swapfest Details and sign up].
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/12/18]]
* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/12]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/12/18]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/12/04]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/11/13]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/11/06]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/10/30]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/10/23]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/10/16]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/10/09]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/10/02]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/09/25]]
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* 9/18 - No meeting today. Join us at:
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** [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-september-mit-swapfest/ MIT Swap Fest],9am-2pm or
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** [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-2022-brookline-day/ Brookline Day], 11am-3pm
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/09/11]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/09/04]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/08/28]]
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* 8/21 - [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-august-mit-swapfest?source=direct_link& We will meet at our table at the MIT Swap Fest].
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* 8/20 - Test two node setup, noon-2pm, Somerville
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/08/14]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/08/07]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/07/31]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/07/24]]
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* 7/17 - [https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-mit-swapfest-2?source=direct_link& We will meet at our table at the MIT Swap Fest].
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/07/10]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/26]]
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* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/19]]
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* Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/12 - Canceled
 
* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/05]]
 
* [[Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/06/05]]
 
* 2022/05/29 Potluck, noon-2pm. [https://actionnetwork.org/events/meshbostonnet-spring-potluck Details and sign up].
 
* 2022/05/29 Potluck, noon-2pm. [https://actionnetwork.org/events/meshbostonnet-spring-potluck Details and sign up].

Latest revision as of 10:13, 12 March 2023

The Mesh Boston Network is building out a community controlled, secure, public network in the Greater Boston area. It is organized by James O'Keefe and wgahnagl. You can email us at info@meshboston.net.

Get Involved

We are building a cooperative. To be a member you must do one of the following:

  • purchase and setup a node in the Greater Boston area (see below);
  • volunteer during the year;
  • donate $5+/month.

You can get involved by:

Upcoming Events

Hosting a Node

If you just want to host a node, sign up and we will contact you. You can get started by following the Node Setup instructions if you have the required hardware.

Due to the chip supply shortage Raspberry Pi 4Bs 1GB, which we use to encrypt communications over the Yggdrasil network, are in shorter supply. PiShop occasionally has a 2GB Raspberry Pi 4B Beginners Kit that has all the components you need except an SDCard, though it has twice the memory needed. Other places to find them, when they are available, include Microcenter in Cambridge, MA and PiShop. You can find other sellers at the bottom of the Raspberry Pi 4B page or RPi Locator.

We are looking at using old PCs as a fallback until Raspberry Pis are available. If you want to help with that effort, contact us.

Meeting Minutes

Our meeting minutes are available.

2023

2022

2021