About NexusHive
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About NexusHive
NexusHive is a comprehensive FreeBSD system configuration toolkit designed to create collaborative development environments. It provides a suite of interconnected services including IRC, WebDAV, VNC, and Emacs servers to foster teamwork in networked environments.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make FreeBSD-based collaborative environments accessible and easy to deploy, enabling teams to work together effectively regardless of their physical location.
Features
- Emacs Server: Collaborative text editing and development
- IRC Server: Real-time communication
- WebDAV: File sharing and collaboration
- VNC Server: Remote desktop access
- Null Modem Emulation: Serial port communication
SSH Keys
SSH keys are essential for secure access to your NexusHive environment. Follow these steps to generate and use SSH keys:
Generating SSH Keys
On most systems, you can generate an SSH key pair using the following command:
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"
This creates:
- A private key (~/.ssh/ided25519)
- A public key (~/.ssh/ided25519.pub)
Adding Your Key to NexusHive
To add your public key to your NexusHive account:
Copy the contents of your public key file:
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
- Email the key to our Beta Program Lead at apace@defrecord.com with the subject “SSH Key for [Your Username]”
Once confirmed, you can connect using:
ssh username@nexushive.defrecord.com
SSH Configuration
For easier access to NexusHive services, add this to your ~/.ssh/config file:
Host nexushive
HostName nexushive.defrecord.com
User [your-username]
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519
LocalForward 5901 localhost:5901
LocalForward 6667 localhost:6667
LocalForward 8080 localhost:80
This enables:
- Simple connection with
ssh nexushive - Automatic port forwarding for services
- Identity file selection
Beta Program
The NexusHive Beta Program provides early access to our collaborative environment. Contact us to request an invitation.
Team
NexusHive is developed by a team of FreeBSD enthusiasts led by:
- Jason Walsh: Project Lead
- Aidan Pace: Beta Program Coordinator
License
NexusHive is available under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE for details.