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The `rnsh <https://github.com/acehoss/rnsh>`_ program lets you establish fully interactive
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remote shell sessions over Reticulum. It also allows you to pipe any program to or from a
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remote system, and is similar to how ``ssh`` works.
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remote system, and is similar to how ``ssh`` works. The ``rnsh`` is very efficient, and
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can facilitate fully interactive shell sessions, even over extremely low-bandwidth links.
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Nomad Network
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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@ -281,7 +282,7 @@ started is to install the latest release of Reticulum via pip:
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.. code::
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pip3 install rns
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pip install rns
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The above command will install Reticulum and dependencies, and you will be
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ready to import and use RNS in your own programs. The next step will most
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@ -291,7 +292,7 @@ For extended functionality, you can install optional dependencies:
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.. code::
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pip3 install pyserial
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pip install pyserial
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Further information can be found in the :ref:`API Reference<api-main>`.
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@ -306,7 +307,7 @@ don't use pip, but try this recipe:
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.. code::
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# Install dependencies
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pip3 install cryptography pyserial
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pip install cryptography pyserial
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# Clone repository
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git clone https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum.git
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@ -316,25 +317,25 @@ don't use pip, but try this recipe:
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ln -s ../RNS ./Examples/
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# Run an example
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python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
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python Examples/Echo.py -s
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# Unless you've manually created a config file, Reticulum will do so now,
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# and immediately exit. Make any necessary changes to the file:
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nano ~/.reticulum/config
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# ... and launch the example again.
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python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
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python Examples/Echo.py -s
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# You can now repeat the process on another computer,
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# and run the same example with -h to get command line options.
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python3 Examples/Echo.py -h
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python Examples/Echo.py -h
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# Run the example in client mode to "ping" the server.
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# Replace the hash below with the actual destination hash of your server.
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python3 Examples/Echo.py 174a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416
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python Examples/Echo.py 174a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416
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# Have a look at another example
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python3 Examples/Filetransfer.py -h
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python Examples/Filetransfer.py -h
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When you have experimented with the basic examples, it's time to go read the
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:ref:`Understanding Reticulum<understanding-main>` chapter. Before submitting
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@ -446,11 +447,11 @@ detailed in this manual.
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Debian Bookworm
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
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On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
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to use ``pip`` to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
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use the replacement ``pipx`` command instead, which places installed packages in an
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
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via this method is not fully tested yet.
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
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for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.
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.. code::
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@ -463,14 +464,28 @@ via this method is not fully tested yet.
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# Install Reticulum
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pipx install rns
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Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to ``pip`` by creating or editing
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the configuration file located at ``~/.config/pip/pip.conf``, and adding the
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following section:
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.. code:: text
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[global]
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break-system-packages = true
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Please note that the "break-system-packages" directive is a somewhat misleading choice
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of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
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allow installing ``pip`` packages user- and system-wide. While this *could* in rare
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cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.
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Ubuntu Lunar
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
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On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
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to use ``pip`` to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
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use the replacement ``pipx`` command instead, which places installed packages in an
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
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via this method is not fully tested yet.
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
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for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.
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.. code::
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@ -483,14 +498,24 @@ via this method is not fully tested yet.
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# Install Reticulum
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pipx install rns
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Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to ``pip`` by creating or editing
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the configuration file located at ``~/.config/pip/pip.conf``, and adding the
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following section:
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.. code:: text
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[global]
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break-system-packages = true
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Please note that the "break-system-packages" directive is a somewhat misleading choice
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of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
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allow installing ``pip`` packages user- and system-wide. While this _could_ in rare
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cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.
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Pure-Python Reticulum
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==============================================
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In some rare cases, and on more obscure system types, it is not possible to
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install one or more dependencies
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On more unusual systems, and in some rare cases, it might not be possible to
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install or even compile one or more of the above modules. In such situations,
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install one or more dependencies. In such situations,
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you can use the ``rnspure`` package instead of the ``rns`` package, or use ``pip``
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with the ``--no-dependencies`` command-line option. The ``rnspure``
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package requires no external dependencies for installation. Please note that the
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@ -21,15 +21,15 @@ networks, without any need for hierarchical or beaureucratic structures to contr
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or manage them, while ensuring individuals and communities full sovereignty
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over their own network segments.
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Reticulum is a complete networking stack, and does not need IP or higher
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Reticulum is a **complete networking stack**, and does not need IP or higher
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layers, although it is easy to utilise IP (with TCP or UDP) as the underlying
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carrier for Reticulum. It is therefore trivial to tunnel Reticulum over the
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Internet or private IP networks. Reticulum is built directly on cryptographic
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principles, allowing resilience and stable functionality in open and trustless
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networks.
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No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum runs completely in
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userland, and can run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
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No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum can run completely in
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userland, and will run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
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runs well even on small single-board computers like the Pi Zero.
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@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Current Status
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**Please know!** Reticulum should currently be considered beta software. All core protocol
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features are implemented and functioning, but additions will probably occur as
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real-world use is explored. *There will be bugs*. The API and wire-format can be
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considered stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.
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considered complete and stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.
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What does Reticulum Offer?
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@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ What does Reticulum Offer?
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* Efficient link establishment
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* Total bandwidth cost of setting up a link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes
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* Total cost of setting up an encrypted and verified link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes
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* Low cost of keeping links open at only 0.44 bits per second
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@ -277,7 +277,8 @@ radio interfaces can then be added later.</p>
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<h3>Remote Shell<a class="headerlink" href="#remote-shell" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h3>
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<p>The <a class="reference external" href="https://github.com/acehoss/rnsh">rnsh</a> program lets you establish fully interactive
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remote shell sessions over Reticulum. It also allows you to pipe any program to or from a
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remote system, and is similar to how <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">ssh</span></code> works.</p>
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remote system, and is similar to how <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">ssh</span></code> works. The <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">rnsh</span></code> is very efficient, and
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can facilitate fully interactive shell sessions, even over extremely low-bandwidth links.</p>
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</section>
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<section id="nomad-network">
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<h3>Nomad Network<a class="headerlink" href="#nomad-network" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h3>
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@ -426,7 +427,7 @@ digital radio transceiver, that integrates easily with Reticulum.</p>
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<p>To build one yourself requires installing a custom firmware on a supported LoRa
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development board with an auto-install script. Please see the <a class="reference internal" href="hardware.html#hardware-main"><span class="std std-ref">Communications Hardware</span></a>
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chapter for a guide. If you prefer purchasing a ready-made unit, you can refer to the
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<a class="reference internal" href="hardware.html#rnode-suppliers"><span class="std std-ref">list of suppliers</span></a>. For more information on RNode, you can also
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<span class="xref std std-ref">list of suppliers</span>. For more information on RNode, you can also
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refer to these additional external resources:</p>
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<ul class="simple">
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<li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://unsigned.io/how-to-make-your-own-rnodes/">How To Make Your Own RNodes</a></p></li>
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<h2>Develop a Program with Reticulum<a class="headerlink" href="#develop-a-program-with-reticulum" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h2>
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<p>If you want to develop programs that use Reticulum, the easiest way to get
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started is to install the latest release of Reticulum via pip:</p>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="n">pip3</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">rns</span>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="n">pip</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">rns</span>
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>The above command will install Reticulum and dependencies, and you will be
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ready to import and use RNS in your own programs. The next step will most
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likely be to look at some <a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#examples-main"><span class="std std-ref">Example Programs</span></a>.</p>
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<p>For extended functionality, you can install optional dependencies:</p>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="n">pip3</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">pyserial</span>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="n">pip</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">pyserial</span>
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>Further information can be found in the <a class="reference internal" href="reference.html#api-main"><span class="std std-ref">API Reference</span></a>.</p>
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@ -461,7 +462,7 @@ likely be to look at some <a class="reference internal" href="examples.html#exam
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utilities, you’ll want to get the latest source from GitHub. In that case,
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don’t use pip, but try this recipe:</p>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="c1"># Install dependencies</span>
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<span class="n">pip3</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">cryptography</span> <span class="n">pyserial</span>
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<span class="n">pip</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">cryptography</span> <span class="n">pyserial</span>
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<span class="c1"># Clone repository</span>
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<span class="n">git</span> <span class="n">clone</span> <span class="n">https</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="o">//</span><span class="n">github</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">com</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">markqvist</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Reticulum</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">git</span>
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<span class="n">ln</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">s</span> <span class="o">../</span><span class="n">RNS</span> <span class="o">./</span><span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span>
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<span class="c1"># Run an example</span>
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<span class="n">python3</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">s</span>
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<span class="n">python</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">s</span>
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<span class="c1"># Unless you've manually created a config file, Reticulum will do so now,</span>
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<span class="c1"># and immediately exit. Make any necessary changes to the file:</span>
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<span class="n">nano</span> <span class="o">~/.</span><span class="n">reticulum</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">config</span>
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<span class="c1"># ... and launch the example again.</span>
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<span class="n">python3</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">s</span>
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<span class="n">python</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">s</span>
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<span class="c1"># You can now repeat the process on another computer,</span>
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<span class="c1"># and run the same example with -h to get command line options.</span>
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<span class="n">python3</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">h</span>
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<span class="n">python</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">h</span>
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<span class="c1"># Run the example in client mode to "ping" the server.</span>
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<span class="c1"># Replace the hash below with the actual destination hash of your server.</span>
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<span class="n">python3</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="mi">174</span><span class="n">a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416</span>
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<span class="n">python</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Echo</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="mi">174</span><span class="n">a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416</span>
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<span class="c1"># Have a look at another example</span>
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<span class="n">python3</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Filetransfer</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">h</span>
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<span class="n">python</span> <span class="n">Examples</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="n">Filetransfer</span><span class="o">.</span><span class="n">py</span> <span class="o">-</span><span class="n">h</span>
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>When you have experimented with the basic examples, it’s time to go read the
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</section>
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<section id="debian-bookworm">
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<h3>Debian Bookworm<a class="headerlink" href="#debian-bookworm" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h3>
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<p>On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
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<p>On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
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to use <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
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use the replacement <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pipx</span></code> command instead, which places installed packages in an
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
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via this method is not fully tested yet.</p>
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
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for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.</p>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="c1"># Install pipx</span>
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<span class="n">sudo</span> <span class="n">apt</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">pipx</span>
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<span class="n">pipx</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">rns</span>
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> by creating or editing
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the configuration file located at <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">~/.config/pip/pip.conf</span></code>, and adding the
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following section:</p>
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<div class="highlight-text notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span>[global]
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break-system-packages = true
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>Please note that the “break-system-packages” directive is a somewhat misleading choice
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of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
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allow installing <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> packages user- and system-wide. While this <em>could</em> in rare
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cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.</p>
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</section>
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<section id="ubuntu-lunar">
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<h3>Ubuntu Lunar<a class="headerlink" href="#ubuntu-lunar" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h3>
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<p>On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
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<p>On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
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to use <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
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use the replacement <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pipx</span></code> command instead, which places installed packages in an
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
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via this method is not fully tested yet.</p>
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isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
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for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.</p>
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<div class="highlight-default notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span><span class="c1"># Install pipx</span>
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<span class="n">sudo</span> <span class="n">apt</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">pipx</span>
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<span class="n">pipx</span> <span class="n">install</span> <span class="n">rns</span>
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> by creating or editing
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the configuration file located at <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">~/.config/pip/pip.conf</span></code>, and adding the
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following section:</p>
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<div class="highlight-text notranslate"><div class="highlight"><pre><span></span>[global]
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break-system-packages = true
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</pre></div>
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</div>
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<p>Please note that the “break-system-packages” directive is a somewhat misleading choice
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of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
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allow installing <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code> packages user- and system-wide. While this _could_ in rare
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cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.</p>
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</section>
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</section>
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<section id="pure-python-reticulum">
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<h2>Pure-Python Reticulum<a class="headerlink" href="#pure-python-reticulum" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h2>
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<p>In some rare cases, and on more obscure system types, it is not possible to
|
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install one or more dependencies</p>
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<p>On more unusual systems, and in some rare cases, it might not be possible to
|
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install or even compile one or more of the above modules. In such situations,
|
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install one or more dependencies. In such situations,
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you can use the <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">rnspure</span></code> package instead of the <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">rns</span></code> package, or use <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">pip</span></code>
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with the <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">--no-dependencies</span></code> command-line option. The <code class="docutils literal notranslate"><span class="pre">rnspure</span></code>
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package requires no external dependencies for installation. Please note that the
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@ -238,21 +238,21 @@ outside control, manipulation or censorship.</p>
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networks, without any need for hierarchical or beaureucratic structures to control
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or manage them, while ensuring individuals and communities full sovereignty
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over their own network segments.</p>
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<p>Reticulum is a complete networking stack, and does not need IP or higher
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<p>Reticulum is a <strong>complete networking stack</strong>, and does not need IP or higher
|
||||
layers, although it is easy to utilise IP (with TCP or UDP) as the underlying
|
||||
carrier for Reticulum. It is therefore trivial to tunnel Reticulum over the
|
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Internet or private IP networks. Reticulum is built directly on cryptographic
|
||||
principles, allowing resilience and stable functionality in open and trustless
|
||||
networks.</p>
|
||||
<p>No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum runs completely in
|
||||
userland, and can run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
|
||||
<p>No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum can run completely in
|
||||
userland, and will run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
|
||||
runs well even on small single-board computers like the Pi Zero.</p>
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<section id="current-status">
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<h2>Current Status<a class="headerlink" href="#current-status" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h2>
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<p><strong>Please know!</strong> Reticulum should currently be considered beta software. All core protocol
|
||||
features are implemented and functioning, but additions will probably occur as
|
||||
real-world use is explored. <em>There will be bugs</em>. The API and wire-format can be
|
||||
considered stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.</p>
|
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considered complete and stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.</p>
|
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</section>
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<section id="what-does-reticulum-offer">
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<h2>What does Reticulum Offer?<a class="headerlink" href="#what-does-reticulum-offer" title="Permalink to this heading">#</a></h2>
|
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@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ considered stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.</p>
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<li><p>An intuitive and developer-friendly API</p></li>
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||||
<li><p>Efficient link establishment</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><p>Total bandwidth cost of setting up a link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes</p></li>
|
||||
<li><p>Total cost of setting up an encrypted and verified link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes</p></li>
|
||||
<li><p>Low cost of keeping links open at only 0.44 bits per second</p></li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ Remote Shell
|
||||
|
||||
The `rnsh <https://github.com/acehoss/rnsh>`_ program lets you establish fully interactive
|
||||
remote shell sessions over Reticulum. It also allows you to pipe any program to or from a
|
||||
remote system, and is similar to how ``ssh`` works.
|
||||
remote system, and is similar to how ``ssh`` works. The ``rnsh`` is very efficient, and
|
||||
can facilitate fully interactive shell sessions, even over extremely low-bandwidth links.
|
||||
|
||||
Nomad Network
|
||||
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
|
||||
@ -281,7 +282,7 @@ started is to install the latest release of Reticulum via pip:
|
||||
|
||||
.. code::
|
||||
|
||||
pip3 install rns
|
||||
pip install rns
|
||||
|
||||
The above command will install Reticulum and dependencies, and you will be
|
||||
ready to import and use RNS in your own programs. The next step will most
|
||||
@ -291,7 +292,7 @@ For extended functionality, you can install optional dependencies:
|
||||
|
||||
.. code::
|
||||
|
||||
pip3 install pyserial
|
||||
pip install pyserial
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Further information can be found in the :ref:`API Reference<api-main>`.
|
||||
@ -306,7 +307,7 @@ don't use pip, but try this recipe:
|
||||
.. code::
|
||||
|
||||
# Install dependencies
|
||||
pip3 install cryptography pyserial
|
||||
pip install cryptography pyserial
|
||||
|
||||
# Clone repository
|
||||
git clone https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum.git
|
||||
@ -316,25 +317,25 @@ don't use pip, but try this recipe:
|
||||
ln -s ../RNS ./Examples/
|
||||
|
||||
# Run an example
|
||||
python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
|
||||
python Examples/Echo.py -s
|
||||
|
||||
# Unless you've manually created a config file, Reticulum will do so now,
|
||||
# and immediately exit. Make any necessary changes to the file:
|
||||
nano ~/.reticulum/config
|
||||
|
||||
# ... and launch the example again.
|
||||
python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
|
||||
python Examples/Echo.py -s
|
||||
|
||||
# You can now repeat the process on another computer,
|
||||
# and run the same example with -h to get command line options.
|
||||
python3 Examples/Echo.py -h
|
||||
python Examples/Echo.py -h
|
||||
|
||||
# Run the example in client mode to "ping" the server.
|
||||
# Replace the hash below with the actual destination hash of your server.
|
||||
python3 Examples/Echo.py 174a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416
|
||||
python Examples/Echo.py 174a64852a75682259ad8b921b8bf416
|
||||
|
||||
# Have a look at another example
|
||||
python3 Examples/Filetransfer.py -h
|
||||
python Examples/Filetransfer.py -h
|
||||
|
||||
When you have experimented with the basic examples, it's time to go read the
|
||||
:ref:`Understanding Reticulum<understanding-main>` chapter. Before submitting
|
||||
@ -446,11 +447,11 @@ detailed in this manual.
|
||||
|
||||
Debian Bookworm
|
||||
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
|
||||
On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
|
||||
On versions of Debian released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
|
||||
to use ``pip`` to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
|
||||
use the replacement ``pipx`` command instead, which places installed packages in an
|
||||
isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
|
||||
via this method is not fully tested yet.
|
||||
isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
|
||||
for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.
|
||||
|
||||
.. code::
|
||||
|
||||
@ -463,14 +464,28 @@ via this method is not fully tested yet.
|
||||
# Install Reticulum
|
||||
pipx install rns
|
||||
|
||||
Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to ``pip`` by creating or editing
|
||||
the configuration file located at ``~/.config/pip/pip.conf``, and adding the
|
||||
following section:
|
||||
|
||||
.. code:: text
|
||||
|
||||
[global]
|
||||
break-system-packages = true
|
||||
|
||||
Please note that the "break-system-packages" directive is a somewhat misleading choice
|
||||
of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
|
||||
allow installing ``pip`` packages user- and system-wide. While this *could* in rare
|
||||
cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Ubuntu Lunar
|
||||
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
|
||||
On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible
|
||||
On versions of Ubuntu released after April 2023, it is no longer possible by default
|
||||
to use ``pip`` to install packages onto your system. Unfortunately, you will need to
|
||||
use the replacement ``pipx`` command instead, which places installed packages in an
|
||||
isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but installation
|
||||
via this method is not fully tested yet.
|
||||
isolated environment. This should not negatively affect Reticulum, but will not work
|
||||
for including and using Reticulum in your own scripts and programs.
|
||||
|
||||
.. code::
|
||||
|
||||
@ -483,14 +498,24 @@ via this method is not fully tested yet.
|
||||
# Install Reticulum
|
||||
pipx install rns
|
||||
|
||||
Alternatively, you can restore normal behaviour to ``pip`` by creating or editing
|
||||
the configuration file located at ``~/.config/pip/pip.conf``, and adding the
|
||||
following section:
|
||||
|
||||
.. code:: text
|
||||
|
||||
[global]
|
||||
break-system-packages = true
|
||||
|
||||
Please note that the "break-system-packages" directive is a somewhat misleading choice
|
||||
of words. Setting it will of course not break any system packages, but will simply
|
||||
allow installing ``pip`` packages user- and system-wide. While this _could_ in rare
|
||||
cases lead to version conflicts, it does not generally pose any problems.
|
||||
|
||||
Pure-Python Reticulum
|
||||
==============================================
|
||||
In some rare cases, and on more obscure system types, it is not possible to
|
||||
install one or more dependencies
|
||||
|
||||
On more unusual systems, and in some rare cases, it might not be possible to
|
||||
install or even compile one or more of the above modules. In such situations,
|
||||
install one or more dependencies. In such situations,
|
||||
you can use the ``rnspure`` package instead of the ``rns`` package, or use ``pip``
|
||||
with the ``--no-dependencies`` command-line option. The ``rnspure``
|
||||
package requires no external dependencies for installation. Please note that the
|
||||
|
||||
@ -21,15 +21,15 @@ networks, without any need for hierarchical or beaureucratic structures to contr
|
||||
or manage them, while ensuring individuals and communities full sovereignty
|
||||
over their own network segments.
|
||||
|
||||
Reticulum is a complete networking stack, and does not need IP or higher
|
||||
Reticulum is a **complete networking stack**, and does not need IP or higher
|
||||
layers, although it is easy to utilise IP (with TCP or UDP) as the underlying
|
||||
carrier for Reticulum. It is therefore trivial to tunnel Reticulum over the
|
||||
Internet or private IP networks. Reticulum is built directly on cryptographic
|
||||
principles, allowing resilience and stable functionality in open and trustless
|
||||
networks.
|
||||
|
||||
No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum runs completely in
|
||||
userland, and can run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
|
||||
No kernel modules or drivers are required. Reticulum can run completely in
|
||||
userland, and will run on practically any system that runs Python 3. Reticulum
|
||||
runs well even on small single-board computers like the Pi Zero.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Current Status
|
||||
**Please know!** Reticulum should currently be considered beta software. All core protocol
|
||||
features are implemented and functioning, but additions will probably occur as
|
||||
real-world use is explored. *There will be bugs*. The API and wire-format can be
|
||||
considered stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.
|
||||
considered complete and stable at the moment, but could change if absolutely warranted.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
What does Reticulum Offer?
|
||||
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ What does Reticulum Offer?
|
||||
|
||||
* Efficient link establishment
|
||||
|
||||
* Total bandwidth cost of setting up a link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes
|
||||
* Total cost of setting up an encrypted and verified link is only 3 packets, totalling 297 bytes
|
||||
|
||||
* Low cost of keeping links open at only 0.44 bits per second
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
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Block a user