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--== Freeloader / project FreeNet ==--

This updated release of Freeloader is based on Linux Mint LMDE

To be integrated with Reticulum for autoconfiguration of a wireless mesh network between nodes (https://reticulum.network/). *in development

How to use:

Download the latest .iso and burn it to DVD or use etcher / unetbootin to write the image to a USB thumb drive. 

https://www.balena.io/etcher/
https://sourceforge.net/projects/unetbootin/

Once copied, load the DVD or USB (depending on your media) into a modern (64-bit) PC. 
Hold the Delete key while your PC starts, set the DVD / USB to boot from your BIOS or use the boot menu (sometimes F11 / F12).
If you have a Windows 10 PC you will need to disable secure boot as UEFI will be enabled.


Password:

Password for user free is fr33

Root is disabled but to access a root shell type sudo bash and enter the password.




SubNet templates include:

Freeflix

FreeC0der

FreeHum@nity

FreeG@mer

FreePh0ner

FreeCl0ud


To install to hard drive from a terminal run sudo refractainstaller. 
Be sure to backup any data before trying to install or try using a blank hard drive.
Most likely you will need to enter /dev/sda1 to install the OS on your first partition and install the boot loader on /dev/sda.

Unetbootin is already downloaded to the Download folder for easy copying to USB.
Source: README.txt, updated 2023-12-12