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diff --git a/faq/index.html b/faq/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eca3ad6 --- /dev/null +++ b/faq/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,120 @@ +<!DOCTYPE html> +<html lang="en"> +<head> + <meta charset="utf-8"> + <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> + <title>FAQ — Tesseras</title> + <meta name="description" content="Frequently asked questions about Tesseras"> + <!-- Open Graph --> + <meta property="og:type" content="website"> + <meta property="og:title" content="FAQ"> + <meta property="og:description" content="Frequently asked questions about Tesseras"> + <meta property="og:image" content="https://tesseras.net/images/social.jpg"> + <meta property="og:image:width" content="1200"> + <meta property="og:image:height" content="630"> + <meta property="og:site_name" content="Tesseras"> + <!-- Twitter Card --> + <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"> + <meta name="twitter:title" content="FAQ"> + <meta name="twitter:description" content="Frequently asked questions about Tesseras"> + <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://tesseras.net/images/social.jpg"> + <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://tesseras.net/style.css?h=21f0f32121928ee5c690"> + + + <link rel="alternate" type="application/atom+xml" title="Tesseras" href="https://tesseras.net/atom.xml"> + + + <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="https://tesseras.net/images/favicon.png?h=be4e123a23393b1a027d"> + +</head> +<body> + <header> + <h1> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/"> + <img src="https://tesseras.net/images/logo-64.png?h=c1b8d0c4c5f93b49d40b" alt="Tesseras" width="40" height="40" class="logo"> + Tesseras + </a> + </h1> + <nav> + + <a href="https://tesseras.net/about/">About</a> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/news/">News</a> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/releases/">Releases</a> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/faq/">FAQ</a> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/subscriptions/">Subscriptions</a> + <a href="https://tesseras.net/contact/">Contact</a> + + </nav> + <nav class="lang-switch"> + + <strong>English</strong> | <a href="/pt-br/faq/">Português</a> + + </nav> + </header> + + <main> + +<article> + <h2>FAQ</h2> + <h3 id="what-is-a-tessera">What is a tessera?</h3> +<p>A tessera is a self-contained time capsule of memories — photos, audio +recordings, video, and text — packaged in a format designed to survive +independently of any software, company, or infrastructure. The name comes from +the small tiles used in Roman mosaics: each piece is simple, but together they +form something that endures.</p> +<h3 id="how-does-my-data-survive-if-my-computer-dies">How does my data survive if my computer dies?</h3> +<p>Your tessera is replicated across multiple nodes in the Tesseras peer-to-peer +network. It uses erasure coding (Reed-Solomon) to split your data into redundant +fragments. Even if several nodes go offline permanently, your tessera can be +reconstructed from the remaining fragments.</p> +<h3 id="is-my-data-encrypted">Is my data encrypted?</h3> +<p>By default, no. Tesseras prioritizes availability over secrecy — the goal is +that your memories survive, even if the software to decrypt them doesn't. You +can mark individual memories as private (encrypted with AES-256-GCM) or sealed +(to be opened after a specific date), but public and circle-visibility memories +are stored unencrypted to maximize their chances of long-term survival.</p> +<h3 id="do-i-need-to-pay-anything">Do I need to pay anything?</h3> +<p>No. The network runs on mutual aid: you store fragments of other people's +tesseras, and they store yours. There are no tokens, no blockchain, no +subscription fees. The only cost is the storage space you contribute to the +network.</p> +<h3 id="what-platforms-does-it-run-on">What platforms does it run on?</h3> +<p>Tesseras runs on Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Windows, Android, and iOS. +There's also a browser-based viewer and support for low-power IoT devices +(ESP32) as passive storage nodes.</p> +<h3 id="how-is-this-different-from-ipfs-filecoin-or-arweave">How is this different from IPFS, Filecoin, or Arweave?</h3> +<p>Tesseras is designed specifically for personal memory preservation, not +general-purpose file storage. Key differences:</p> +<ul> +<li><strong>No cryptocurrency or tokens</strong> — incentives are based on bilateral +reciprocity, not financial markets</li> +<li><strong>Self-describing format</strong> — each tessera includes instructions for decoding +itself in multiple languages, so it can be understood centuries from now +without any special software</li> +<li><strong>Availability over secrecy</strong> — most data is stored unencrypted to maximize +long-term survival</li> +<li><strong>Simplest possible media formats</strong> — JPEG, WAV, WebM, plain text — chosen for +durability, not features</li> +</ul> +<h3 id="what-media-formats-are-supported">What media formats are supported?</h3> +<ul> +<li><strong>Photos:</strong> JPEG</li> +<li><strong>Audio:</strong> WAV PCM</li> +<li><strong>Video:</strong> WebM</li> +<li><strong>Text:</strong> UTF-8 plain text</li> +</ul> +<p>These formats were chosen for maximum longevity and widespread support.</p> +<h3 id="can-i-export-my-tessera">Can I export my tessera?</h3> +<p>Yes. A tessera is a standard directory of files. You can copy it to a USB drive, +burn it to optical media, or print the text portions. The format is designed to +be readable without any special software.</p> + +</article> + + </main> + + <footer> + <p>© 2026 Tesseras Project. <a href="/atom.xml">News Feed</a> · <a href="https://git.sr.ht/~ijanc/tesseras">Source</a></p> + </footer> +</body> +</html> diff --git a/faq/index.html.gz b/faq/index.html.gz Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..9ada38b --- /dev/null +++ b/faq/index.html.gz |