From d32bddd7da461212508d05d340369c79938a6ef6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lars Wirzenius Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:24:37 +0200 Subject: doc: add a few more words to describe Puomi --- README.md | 25 ++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 486a769..9b30015 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,26 @@ # README for Puomi -Puomi will be a Debian-based home router software appliance. +Puomi will be software for a simple Internet router and access point +for home and small office use. A device running Puomi connects one or +more machines via Ethernet and wifi to the Internet, while providing a +firewall against outside intrusions. + +Puomi will be based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. It needs +to be run on a small PC or other suitable hardware. Puomi will have no +interactive user interface, and will be managed entirely via Ansible. + +## Hardware + +We will be aiming Puomi at hardware like the following: + +- + A small headless PC with multiple Ethernet ports. + +- + A headless Arm64 box with many networking options. + + +## Related links + +- + Criticisms of consumer routers. -- cgit v1.2.1