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Fawdaw Mirror: 7 Years of Digital Archiving

2024.03.26 21:24:45 by atelle

For the past seven years, I've been curating a passion project called Fawdaw Mirror, and what a journey it's been! What started as a mere experiment utilizing some surplus storage space on my web server has evolved into a significant digital archive.

In the early days, back when Fawdaw Mirror first saw the light of the internet, it hosted a modest collection of 177 files amounting to a total of 57 GB. At that point, it was just a fun side endeavor, something to tinker with in my spare time.

However, as time went on, I found myself contemplating shutting it down. It seemed like an unnecessary burden on my resources. But before making any hasty decisions, I decided to do a bit of digging. To my surprise, I discovered that the site was not only active but also being actively utilized. It had garnered links from various forums, indicating its value within certain communities.

This revelation was a turning point. It made me realize that Fawdaw Mirror served a purpose beyond just being a personal project. It had become a resource, albeit unintended, for individuals seeking specific files and data.

Back in the old days, the site looked like this:

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20171206040300/https://mirror.fawdaw.com/

Fast forward to today, and Fawdaw Mirror has flourished. With 860 files now stored within its digital vaults, totaling a substantial 228 GB, it has become a comprehensive repository for a variety of materials.

One notable testament to its utility is its recognition as the most complete mirror on platforms like elinux.org. It's humbling to see how something that began as a simple experiment has grown into a valuable resource within its niche.

As I reflect on the journey of Fawdaw Mirror over the past decade, I'm filled with a sense of pride and gratitude. What started as a small-scale project fueled by curiosity has evolved into a testament to the power of digital archiving and community collaboration.

Here's to another decade of preserving digital history, one file at a time. Together, we're shaping the future of digital preservation.

You can view the Fawdaw Mirror project on mirror.fawdaw.com.

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Imported old blog posts

2024.03.25 09:05:08 by atelle

I've successfully transferred all historical blog entries from previous platforms to this one. You can access them through the archive section. Please note that the homepage of my blog will exclusively display the six most recent posts.

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New Blog CMS

2024.03.24 15:38:29 by atelle

I have re-build aksel.telle.at from the bottom to become more like a blog.
The old system did not use any database, making it hard to update.

The new system uses a database and let me post new blog posts really easy.
The CMS is built on the same core as TicketCore and MonitorCore.

As for now, the blog CMS is not open source, but that may change in the future, when i think it is ready.

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