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-~~NOTOC~~
+====== Welcome to the # VIKINGS Wiki ======
-======= Welcome to the Vikings Wiki =======
-//Vikings is your one-stop-shop for all things libre.//
+[[https://vikings.net/|# VIKINGS]] specialises in providing fast and effective solutions for Linux and BSD environments.  Our services range from day-to-day maintenance to solving complex challenges at affordable prices.  We also provide customised hosting solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and consumers on our free/libre and open-source platforms.
-  * We sell and service a carefully curated list of freedom-respecting computers and devices that are made to work well with FLOSS software.
-  * We operate a libre-friendly hosting platform and provide customized solutions for your hosting needs.
+===== What this wiki covers =====
-===== This community-driven wiki provides documentation about but is not limited to: =====
+This community-driven wiki provides documentation including but not limited to:
+  * Howtos regarding (web)-hosting, virtualisation, infrastructure, Linux services in general.
+  * Optimisation guides and tutorials for GNU/Linux and coreboot, including BIOS/UEFI flashing instructions, tips and tricks, and information on libre-friendly hardware.
+  * Hardware sold at the [[https://shop.vikings.net/|# VIKINGS Shop]], such as VIKINGS' secure laptops.
-  * Howtos regarding Vikings' hosting solutions, infrastructure and services;
-  * Vikings hardware and software sold at the [[https://shop.vikings.net/|Vikings Shop]], for example Vikings' secure laptops;
-  * Optimization and howtos concerning GNU, Linux, coreboot, BIOS/UEFI flashing instructions and tips and tricks around libre-friendly hardware in general.
 ===== How this wiki works =====
-Someone with basic knowledge of a topic should be able to quickly follow the instructions provided; sort of the easiest way to achieve a goal in an exemplary manner. It shouldn't be about explaining things down to the smallest detail. This is also a great way to start a new article and then improve and expand over time.
-===== Everyone is welcome to edit and add new contributions =====
+Articles are written so that someone with basic knowledge of a topic can quickly follow the instructions — the goal is to describe the easiest reliable way to achieve something, not to explain every detail.  This also means it is easy to start a new article and improve it over time.
-Registration is required to keep vandalism to a minimum. Registrations can be anonymous. You only need to provide input into the following form fields:
-  - username -- //your login handle//
-  - real name -- //can be anything, really. E.g. your IRC handle if you have that, or the username you chose above - it doesn't have to be your real name//
-  - valid email address -- //your login password (or rather a link to set it up/reset) will be sent to this address//
+===== Contributing =====
-====== Computer Hardware ======
+Everyone is welcome to edit and add new content.  Registration is required to keep vandalism to a minimum.  Registrations can be anonymous — your display name can be anything if you prefer to stay incognito.  A valid email address is all that is required.  This wiki does not share login credentials with any other system.
-Computers, devices and accessories available from the [[https://shop.vikings.net/|Vikings Shop]]
+===== Services =====
-===== Laptop Computers =====
-  * [[hardware:x200|X200]]
+  * [[vikings:public_services|Services provided free of charge (and libre!)]] by # VIKINGS.
-  * [[hardware:x220|X220]]
-  * [[hardware:x220t|X220 Tablet]]
-  * [[hardware:x230|X230]]
-  * [[hardware:x230t|X230 Tablet]]
-  * [[hardware:T430|T430]]
-  * [[hardware:t440p|T440p]]
-===== Workstations/Servers =====
-  * [[hardware:talosii|Talos II]]
-  * [[hardware:blackbird|Blackbird]]
-  * [[hardware:kcma-d8|KCMA-D8]]
-  * [[hardware:kgpe-d16|KGPE-D16]]
-======= Howtos =======
-  * [[howtos:installing_mastodon_from_source_on_debian_11_bullseye]]
-====== Services ======
-  * [[vikings:public_services|Services provides free of charge (and libre!)]] by Vikings
 ===== Contact =====
-  * Email for sales and pre-sales (ticket system): hello //at// vikings //dawt// net
-  * Email for general feedback: feedback //at// vikings //dawt// net
-  * [[https://social.vikings.net/@vikings|Vikings Official Fediverse Account]]
-  * [[IRC|IRC chat]]
-===== External Links =====
+  * **Sales and pre-sales** (ticket system): hello //at// vikings //dawt// net.
-  * [[https://vikings.net/|Vikings Homepage]]
+  * **General feedback**: feedback //at// vikings //dawt// net.
-  * [[https://shop.vikings.net/|Vikings Shop]]
+  * **XMPP**: xmpp:hello@conference.jabber.vikings.net?join.
-  * [[https://social.vikings.net/@vikings|Vikings Official Fediverse Account]]
+  * **Fediverse**: [[https://hostux.social/@vikings|Vikings Official Fediverse Account]].
+  * **IRC**: [[IRC|IRC chat]].
+===== External links =====
+  * [[https://vikings.net/|# VIKINGS Homepage]].
+  * [[https://shop.vikings.net/|# VIKINGS Shop]].
-===== This Wiki =====
+===== About this wiki =====
-  * [[wiki:wikitodo|ToDo List]] -- task list for work on this wiki
+  * [[wiki:wikitodo|ToDo List]] — task list for work on this wiki.
-  * [[wiki:tips_tricks|Tip & Tricks]] -- relatively random info on optimization and maintenance of this wiki
+  * [[wiki:tips_tricks|Tips & Tricks]] — relatively random info on optimisation and maintenance of this wiki.