Hi!
Ybslik:
Hi all,
I have been following the emails with intrigue. I run aWindows10 system at home through Virgin Media Hub, my package with them is the 300Mbps one. I recently had cause to research what Tor was about. I decided upon that research to run a Middle Relay.
So I purchased my computer parts (I self Build my machines) and obtained the help of a friend to load Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. It's not a super machine but it runs on a AMD A4-6300 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics × 2 - OS 64bit - with an SSD hard drive.
I followed the instructions on how to load the relay and set it up, took me more than a week or so as I am no genius on Linux.
slow learning curve but we got there.
My relay is called Ybslik - it's been up and down due to my inability to understand how to configure things within the terminal.
Thanks for running a relay!
But with the help from StackExchange I have been able to complete some tasks.
My small relay is now working ok and I hope adding to the Diversity of Tor.
However, it's worth noting that by the "diversity of the Tor network", we're trying to push for non-Linux relays. It's just a point to note - it's great you've run a relay, it's just that you've not added to the diversity of the operating system of relays. If you feel able to, if or when you spin up a new relay, you should consider running a BSD, e.g. OpenBSD. However, diversity of location is also important, one supposes! So your home relay is at least adding to that, depending on where you live.
Thanks for running a relay, Duncan