From 657aaa791c07678c2b799b83b6b505b4fbc643ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Emil Sayahi <97276123+emmyoh@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:11:39 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Create 'About' page --- .github/workflows/publish.yml | 2 +- about.vox | 39 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 2 files changed, 39 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish.yml b/.github/workflows/publish.yml index 28696c5..c62f314 100644 --- a/.github/workflows/publish.yml +++ b/.github/workflows/publish.yml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ name: Publish on: push: - branches: [ "master" ] + branches: [ "main" ] env: CARGO_TERM_COLOR: always GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }} diff --git a/about.vox b/about.vox index 11bb15f..a66d81c 100644 --- a/about.vox +++ b/about.vox @@ -5,6 +5,43 @@ permalink = "about.html" {% markdown %} -Oku is a browser with an emphasis on local-first data storage. +[← Back to home page]({{ global.url }}) + +Oku is a browser with an emphasis on local-first data storage.\ +It comes with a unique peer-to-peer protocol that enables: + +* Creating & publishing media without hosting fees +* Sharing files directly with friends +* Storing personal data on the devices you control +* Synchronising files between your devices + +Using Oku, you can create *replicas*, which are in essence sharable drives. +Replicas can hold files & folders, and can be shared and retrieved by their IDs. +Unless the author of a replica shares a key allowing that replica to be modified, that replica can only be viewed. + +--- + +## Disclaimers & FAQs + +> Does this have anything to do with cryptocurrencies or 'blockchain'? + +No. + +> Is this ready to be my default browser? + +No. Oku is still actively in development. + +> Is this a derivative of Google Chrome? + +No. Oku uses WebKit, the same browser engine found in Safari. + +> What platforms does Oku support? + +Currently, Oku is only available on operating systems using the Linux kernel. + +> What does the name mean? + +'Oku' is a place that poet Matsuo Bashō arrived at after a long journey. It was simply a name I'd stumbled upon when beginning development on the browser. +The name itself does not carry much personal significance; if it has any problematic associations I'm unaware of, please let me know and I will rename the project. {% endmarkdown %} \ No newline at end of file