The CryptoBox
News
- [20/12/02006] This page is obsolete - the new homepage of the CryptoBox can be found at: http://cryptobox.org.
- [15/12/02006] Here it comes, the earliest x-mas present 02006, the CryptoBox-server v0.3.0 package (download the sources or install the Debian package (recommended)). It is not a live-cd, but a software package that you can just install on your linux system. Take a look at the screenshots. It was a long ride and this is the first milestone reached. Be prepared fo another 1000 miles of code. The live-CD with the new version will appear in February 02007.
- [19/08/02006] Finally the cryptobox-python-rewrite-process is in progress. From now on you can follow discussions and participate at the development mailinglist via gmane.
- [14/04/02006] Sorry folks, codecoop.org is temporarly down. Update: it's up and running again. Fetch the latest version here
- [07/03/02006] We're currently splitting the CryptoBox up in the CryptoBox-Webfrontend and the Cryptobox-CD. This will let you use the CryptoBox-Webfrontend in your favourite Linux Installation. stay tuned..
- [30/10/02005] The new CryptoBox version 0.2.1 is available at codecoop.org!
Overview
The CryptoBox is a Debian/Linux based live-cd. This CD boots up, starting a secure fileserver. Even non-technical users are able to store their data on its encrypted harddisk. There is no special knowledge about cryptography or servers required at all.
The CryptoBox is fully controllable via your web browser and the data is available in your local network. Have a look at the ScreenShots or give the demo version a try.
Use the web interface of the CryptoBox in your favourite language:
- English
- German
- Slovenian
- French
- (to be continued)
Download
With v0.3 we splitted the CryptoBox up in two parts, the live-CD and the cryptobox-server package.
- Get the newest live-CD by following this link.
- kindly provided by http://codecoop.org
- Sorry, v0.3.x is not available as live-CD yet.
- Try to install the Debian package with: apt-get install cryptobox-server (for v0.3.x).
- You could buy a Live-CD at OpenSoft.nl, for 5.95€. Note: this is an unpaid advertisement link. So if you ask us kindly, we might send you a CD for a better price. ;)
What we share
We do our best to help you using the CryptoBox.
- You can find detailed information in the user manual.
- For further questions write an email to info@… .
As we rollout the new release, some pages might be outdated for a while. Please contact us, if you find some.
What you might share
You are not just a consumer. You can help others with your knowledge.
- We are looking for more translations. Take a look at the translation center. You can register there and use the webinterface for translations. It features a nice, motivating progress bar. For any questions ask us via info@… .
- Open up a ticket for feature requests or bugs.
- Or leave a note with your thoughts and ideas.
Specifications
We splitted the CryptoBox code up into two master parts. First the cryptobox-server, which is available as Debian package. It's easy installable via "apt-get" and tested under Debian/etch and Ubuntu/edgy_eft, so you can turn your computer into a CryptoBox. Second the live-CD containing the cryptobox-server and a few more addons. This CD boots a standalone server, accessiable via your local network, which is the preferred way for non-linux users.
Some rather technical details for the live-CD
| system | Debian/Linux based Live-CD |
| needed hardware | "outdated" PC (i386 p1-100 32MB RAM minimum) |
| supported clients | *nix; *bsd; Windows; Mac OS |
| fileserver | samba (network shares) |
| userinterface | fully remote controlled via webbrowser |
| encryption | AES via device-mapper |
Development
Join the development crew and get rich and famous. Not really ;) but we like to see people involving in this project. You'd join a relaxed and open minded group of people and who knows, maybe you also earn fame.
- Take a look at the developer's documentation at CryptoBoxDev for more information.
- It's actually better to look at the READMEs in the code, while we're developing 0.3.
- Join the development mailing list: cryptobox-dev-subscribe@….
- The list is also accessable via gmane.
- Browse the mailing list archive: https://systemausfall.org/mail-archive
- The development roadmap shows our goals for the next release and the estimated release date.
Acknowledgements
Legal stuff
- All released code is under GPL.
- The documentation is licensed under a Creative Commons License
- We do not take any warranty for the functionality or usability of the CryptoBox.
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