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− | {{VPS | + | = List of VPS providers that offer virtual private servers that can run a [https://www.gnu.org/distros/ free GNU/Linux distribution] = |
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− | | | + | '''Important note:''' Freedom- and security-wise it is not advised to use any virtual private server company that doesn't make use of [https://www.libreboot.org/ Libreboot] & a [https://www.gnu.org/distros/ free GNU/Linux distribution] for your vps. |
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− | | | + | {{#ask: [[Category:VPS]] |
− | | | + | | ?company |
− | | | + | | ?website = URL |
− | | | + | | ?libreboot = Free BIOS |
+ | | ?preload = Free distribution image | ||
+ | | ?custom kernel | ||
+ | | ?upgrade = Upgrade possible? | ||
+ | | ?verified on | ||
+ | | ?verified by | ||
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+ | "thum" on freenode IRC is setting up a hosting company that runs 100% on libreboot hardware, and could provide VPS hosting. | ||
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+ | == How to add a VPS provider to this list == | ||
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+ | To add an entry to the list, please create a new wiki page based on [[Template:VPS]]. Please name your page [[Group:VPS:Company]]. | ||
+ | * "Free BIOS" means 'Server is running with [http://www.libreboot.org/ libreboot], currently the only free as in freedom replacement for any proprietary BIOS/UEFI. | ||
+ | * "Free distribution image" means 'A [http://www.gnu.org/distros/ free distribution] image is provided as one of the options when creating a new server'. | ||
+ | * "Custom kernel" means 'It is possible to run a custom (free) kernel'. | ||
+ | * "Upgrade possible" means 'It is possible to do a manual upgrade to a free distribution'. | ||
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+ | {{featured resource|month=October|year=2011}} |
Latest revision as of 09:22, 4 January 2016
List of VPS providers that offer virtual private servers that can run a free GNU/Linux distribution
Important note: Freedom- and security-wise it is not advised to use any virtual private server company that doesn't make use of Libreboot & a free GNU/Linux distribution for your vps.
Company | URL | Free BIOS | Free distribution image | Custom kernel | Upgrade possible? | Verified on | Verified by | |
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VPS:Gandi | Gandi | http://gandi.net/ | No | No | No | Yes | 02/21/2013 | Ward |
VPS:Linode | Linode | http://linode.com/ | No | No | Yes | Yes | 10/29/2011 | Ward |
VPS:Prgmr | Prgmr | http://www.prgmr.com | No |
"thum" on freenode IRC is setting up a hosting company that runs 100% on libreboot hardware, and could provide VPS hosting.
How to add a VPS provider to this list
To add an entry to the list, please create a new wiki page based on Template:VPS. Please name your page Group:VPS:Company.
- "Free BIOS" means 'Server is running with libreboot, currently the only free as in freedom replacement for any proprietary BIOS/UEFI.
- "Free distribution image" means 'A free distribution image is provided as one of the options when creating a new server'.
- "Custom kernel" means 'It is possible to run a custom (free) kernel'.
- "Upgrade possible" means 'It is possible to do a manual upgrade to a free distribution'.
This page was a featured resource in October 2011.