Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net - Revision history

PurpleJillybeans: Added a link to Services list

2026-03-27T06:38:13Z

Added a link to Services list

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	Total internal network capacity is '''''500Mbps''''' (symmetric). This is mainly due to the limitations of the OVH server being rented. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.		Total internal network capacity is '''''500Mbps''''' (symmetric). This is mainly due to the limitations of the OVH server being rented. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.

	'''''Your''''' speed will likely depend on factors such as how fast your device can run Wireguard and your internet connection		'''''Your''''' speed will likely depend on factors such as how fast your device can run Wireguard and your internet connection

			=== I'm on! Now what can I do with it? ===

			Take a look at our list of '''[[Services people are running]]'''. Or maybe start some of your own (and let us know!).

	=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===		=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===

CursedSilicon: Changed Open Beta URL to point to signup page

2025-11-08T05:52:08Z

Changed Open Beta URL to point to signup page

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	CGHMN is currently in '''''[~~[Signup\|~~Open Beta]]'''''. Users can sign up and join the network along with their devices. While the network is totally solid, we need a large enough userbase to make it interesting for users to contribute! A bit of a chicken-and-egg problem. But hopefully one we can overcome.		CGHMN is currently in '''''[https://signup.cghmn.org/ Open Beta]'''''. Users can sign up and join the network along with their devices. While the network is totally solid, we need a large enough userbase to make it interesting for users to contribute! A bit of a chicken-and-egg problem. But hopefully one we can overcome.

CursedSilicon: Tweaked as we're in beta now

2025-10-10T17:37:57Z

Tweaked as we're in beta now

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	CGHMN is currently in ~~its embryonic stages as I step through~~ the ~~trial-by-fire of~~ the ~~reality~~ of ~~setting up 1990's era telecommunications infrastructure in~~ a ~~way that is both functional~~ and ~~not inconvenient for myself or others in the space it is physically housed in~~.
			CGHMN is currently in '''''[[Signup\|Open Beta]]'''''. Users can sign up and join the network along with their devices. While the network is totally solid, we need a large enough userbase to make it interesting for users to contribute! A bit of a chicken-and-egg problem. But hopefully one we can overcome.


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	Mechanisms will be implemented to discourage (but not outright prevent) "modern systems" from accessing the network where possible, both for the security of users on the network and to try and further the "vibe" of using period-accurate hardware and software. Using IRC and playing StarCraft on Windows 11 simply isn't as "fun" for us!		Mechanisms will be implemented to discourage (but not outright prevent) "modern systems" from accessing the network where possible, both for the security of users on the network and to try and further the "vibe" of using period-accurate hardware and software. Using IRC and playing StarCraft on Windows 11 simply isn't as "''fun''" for us!


	A longer term goal includes providing democratized access for users to begin submitting their own projects and content ala [[wikipedia:GeoCities\|Geocities]] and setting up federated networking with other retro computing users, similar to GlobalTalk but with a larger scope of features and functionality
	=== So what's this all about? ===		=== So what's this all about? ===


	CGHMN is a collaborative project aimed to create a late 1990's/early 2000's compatible "internet" for retro computing enthusiasts and their machines		CGHMN is a collaborative project aimed to create a late 1990's/early 2000's compatible "internet" for retro computing enthusiasts and their machines to connect to each other

	=== Okay so how do I connect to it ===		=== Okay so how do I connect to it ===


	You can sign up '''[[Signup\|right now]]!''' to "~~alpha~~ test" the network		You can sign up '''[[Signup\|right now]]!''' to "beta test" the network

	=== How fast is it? ===		=== How fast is it? ===


	Total internal network capacity is '''''~~1Gbps~~''''' (symmetric) due to limitations of the ~~switches in operation~~. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.		Total internal network capacity is '''''500Mbps''''' (symmetric). This is mainly due to the limitations of the OVH server being rented. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.

	Your speed will depend on factors such as how fast your device can run Wireguard and your internet connection		'''''Your''''' speed will likely depend on factors such as how fast your device can run Wireguard and your internet connection

	=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===		=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===

Ilostmybagel at 02:32, 11 May 2025

2025-05-11T02:32:20Z

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			[[Category:Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net]]
	=== Preamble ===		=== Preamble ===
	Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net (hereby shortened to '''''CGHMN''''' for easier reference) originally started as me making good on a promise to use a Cisco AS5300 I acquired years ago to make a Dial-Up internet provider. Over time while working on the project and watching other YouTubers work on their own ISP projects it became clear that many of them are happy to set up the hardware, there was very little interest (or ability) to make it usable to other folks, or to have anything fun or useful to "do" with it (beyond the novelty of browsing a few vintage websites such as FrogFinder)		Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net (hereby shortened to '''''CGHMN''''' for easier reference) originally started as me making good on a promise to use a Cisco AS5300 I acquired years ago to make a Dial-Up internet provider. Over time while working on the project and watching other YouTubers work on their own ISP projects it became clear that many of them are happy to set up the hardware, there was very little interest (or ability) to make it usable to other folks, or to have anything fun or useful to "do" with it (beyond the novelty of browsing a few vintage websites such as FrogFinder)

CursedSilicon at 21:42, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T21:42:05Z

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	Total internal network capacity is '''''1Gbps''''' (symmetric) due to limitations of the switches in operation. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.		Total internal network capacity is '''''1Gbps''''' (symmetric) due to limitations of the switches in operation. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.

			Your speed will depend on factors such as how fast your device can run Wireguard and your internet connection

	=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===		=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===

CursedSilicon: Tweaking as the service has evolved

2025-04-03T21:06:43Z

Tweaking as the service has evolved

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	We'~~re currently exploring the best way(s) to allow users to connect their machines~~ to the network~~. Our intention is to provide as varied a list of options as possible. Current outlined methods under investigation are~~		You can sign up '''[[Signup\|right now]]!''' to "alpha test" the network

	* '''Real V.92 Dial-Up service'''. Pending the ability to acquire a [[wikipedia:Primary_Rate_Interface\|PRI line]] we would be able to provide dial-in services via a 425 or 206 area code phone number. This service would likely be limited to 24 concurrent users and would be shared with VoIP users		=== How fast is it? ===
	* '''Dial-In via VoIP'''. A user on Mastodon has claimed to have successfully run Dial-Up service over VoIP even with an international connection from China to South America. This needs to be explored further
	* '''Ethernet tunneling/emulation'''. Similar to how early DOCSIS Cable modems worked with just an ethernet jack on the rear of the device and DHCP. Users can purchase an '''''OpenWRT compatible''''' device such as a Raspberry Pi (any model) or a [https://store-us.gl-inet.com/products/us-local-delivery-shadow-mini-smart-router-powerful-wireless-performance-travel-wifi-gl-ar300m16 GL-AR300M16] and then connect to the network. A network switch can be optionally used to connect multiple devices in parallel, or a router may be preferable in order to add NAT functionality and prevent local network services (such as DHCP) from "leaking" back out into the wider network.

	=== How fast is it? ===


	Total internal network capacity is '''''1Gbps''''' (symmetric) due to limitations of the switches in operation. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.		Total internal network capacity is '''''1Gbps''''' (symmetric) due to limitations of the switches in operation. This speed may be raised or lowered depending on future federation with other members.

	~~Current plans are to offer V.92 (56Kbps), DSL (1Mbps/256K) and T1 (1.5Mbps symmetric) services.~~

	~~An optional donation tier may be added (either 10Mbps or 100Mbps) for users who want to financially support the network (costs of electricity, server upkeep and other factors)~~

	=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===		=== Is this safe to use? I thought connecting old PC's to the internet was a bad idea! ===
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	'''Volunteers who want to set up services'''. ~~Once we've got the servers set up and running, well, we need '''''stuff'''''~~ to ~~run on them. Wanna make~~ a ~~90's~~ website ~~or run a~~ server ~~for~~ some ~~old game~~ you ~~like~~? ~~Get in touch [https://social.restless.systems/@CursedSilicon via Mastodon]~~, ~~[https://discord.gg/scMGtSnx5c or via the Discord server]~~		'''Volunteers who want to set up services'''. Want to come build a website? Run an old game server? Have some weird retro hardware you want to attach to the network? Please, reach out!

CursedSilicon: The question mark gets stripped from embedding the URL which breaks hotlinking to the specific point in the page

2025-02-20T19:51:27Z

The question mark gets stripped from embedding the URL which breaks hotlinking to the specific point in the page

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	CGHMN is a collaborative project aimed to create a late 1990's/early 2000's compatible "internet" for retro computing enthusiasts and their machines		CGHMN is a collaborative project aimed to create a late 1990's/early 2000's compatible "internet" for retro computing enthusiasts and their machines

	=== Okay so how do I connect to it? ===		=== Okay so how do I connect to it ===

CursedSilicon at 17:59, 29 January 2025

2025-01-29T17:59:36Z

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	'''Volunteers who want to set up services'''. Once we've got the servers set up and running, well, we need '''''stuff''''' to run on them. Wanna make a 90's website or run a server for some old game you like? Get in touch via Mastodon, [https://discord.gg/scMGtSnx5c or via the Discord server]		'''Volunteers who want to set up services'''. Once we've got the servers set up and running, well, we need '''''stuff''''' to run on them. Wanna make a 90's website or run a server for some old game you like? Get in touch [https://social.restless.systems/@CursedSilicon via Mastodon], [https://discord.gg/scMGtSnx5c or via the Discord server]

CursedSilicon at 15:40, 29 January 2025

2025-01-29T15:40:50Z

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	Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net is not accessible by the wider internet and is specifically designed to be a ''hermetically sealed'' network. Users can only connect via the above methods '''and can only communicate with other devices on the network'''. Users that violate the Terms of Service or attempt to abuse the network (or other members) will have their access '''permanently removed'''. With that said the usual rules about not downloading suspicious files and other "internet hygiene" rules still apply. While we don't expect bad actors to be a problem, please ensure that any files contributed to the network are scanned for malware first! [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] provides free scanning services for this.		Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net is not accessible by the wider internet and is specifically designed to be a ''hermetically sealed'' network. Users can only connect via the above methods '''and can only communicate with other devices on the network'''. Users that violate the Terms of Service or attempt to abuse the network (or other members) will have their access '''permanently removed'''. With that said the usual rules about not downloading suspicious files and other "internet hygiene" rules still apply. While we don't expect bad actors to be a problem, please ensure that any files contributed to the network are scanned for malware first! [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] provides free scanning services for this.

	~~<blockquote>~~'''~~<big>Currently we~~'~~re looking to recruit volunteers for Sysadmin/Sysop, building websites~~ (~~think Geocities~~)~~, running old game~~ servers and ~~other software~~, ~~network engineers and anyone and everyone who has the technical capability to help out and volunteer their time. Donations~~ to ~~fund the network are also welcome but are entirely optional~~. If you ~~would~~ like ~~to do either~~ [https://~~social.restless~~.~~systems~~/~~@CursedSilicon please reach out~~ via ~~Mastodon~~]~~</big>'''</blockquote>~~		=== How can I help? ===


			A lot of folks have offered to donate server hosting which is wonderful. Though not (yet!) required. The two biggest things we need are


			'''Donations to buy infrastructure''' (Particularly hard disks!) there's an Amazon Wishlist here that will get updated over time. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W3S0E9IN7ZB7?ref_=wl_share


			'''Volunteers who want to set up services'''. Once we've got the servers set up and running, well, we need '''''stuff''''' to run on them. Wanna make a 90's website or run a server for some old game you like? Get in touch via Mastodon, [https://discord.gg/scMGtSnx5c or via the Discord server]

CursedSilicon at 23:45, 20 January 2025

2025-01-20T23:45:14Z

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	Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net is not accessible by the wider internet and is specifically designed to be a ''hermetically sealed'' network. Users can only connect via the above methods '''and can only communicate with other devices on the network'''. Users that violate the Terms of Service or attempt to abuse the network (or other members) will have their access '''permanently removed'''. With that said the usual rules about not downloading suspicious files and other "internet hygiene" rules still apply. While we don't expect bad actors to be a problem, please ensure that any files contributed to the network are scanned for malware first! [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] provides free scanning services for this.		Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net is not accessible by the wider internet and is specifically designed to be a ''hermetically sealed'' network. Users can only connect via the above methods '''and can only communicate with other devices on the network'''. Users that violate the Terms of Service or attempt to abuse the network (or other members) will have their access '''permanently removed'''. With that said the usual rules about not downloading suspicious files and other "internet hygiene" rules still apply. While we don't expect bad actors to be a problem, please ensure that any files contributed to the network are scanned for malware first! [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] provides free scanning services for this.

	'''<big>Currently we're looking to recruit volunteers for Sysadmin/Sysop, building websites (think Geocities), running old game servers and other software, network engineers and anyone and everyone who has the technical capability to help out and volunteer their time. Donations to fund the network are also welcome but are entirely optional. If you would like to do either [https://social.restless.systems/@CursedSilicon please reach out via Mastodon]</big>'''		<blockquote>'''<big>Currently we're looking to recruit volunteers for Sysadmin/Sysop, building websites (think Geocities), running old game servers and other software, network engineers and anyone and everyone who has the technical capability to help out and volunteer their time. Donations to fund the network are also welcome but are entirely optional. If you would like to do either [https://social.restless.systems/@CursedSilicon please reach out via Mastodon]</big>'''</blockquote>