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https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfos

An operating system for potential customers to hack into.
https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfos

comedy conventions game hacking lynx raspberry-pi wolf

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An operating system for potential customers to hack into.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfos
Owner: mirthturtle
Created: 2017-09-20T21:58:25.000Z (over 7 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2023-09-12T01:45:45.000Z (over 1 year ago)
Last Synced: 2024-12-12T00:58:00.168Z (11 days ago)
Topics: comedy, conventions, game, hacking, lynx, raspberry-pi, wolf
Language: HTML
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Size: 564 KB
Stars: 1
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md

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# wolfOS: Exhibitor Operating System

![wolfOS in operation](wolfos-title.jpg "wolfOS 1.5 in operation")

Originally made for Hal-Con 2017, this version was updated for Spring Geequinox 2018.

Install on a Raspberry Pi for the classic convention experience, or emulate on a modern Mac using the Terminal.

## Installation

Clone the repo:
`git clone https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfOS-legacy.git`

### MacOS
- Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)
- Install Lynx browser: `brew install lynx`

### Raspberry Pi
- Install Lynx browser: `sudo apt-get install lynx`

![A satisfied customer hacking into wolfOS](wolfos-de.jpg "A satisfied customer hacking into wolfOS")

## Running wolfOS
- Navigate to the `wolfos-legacy` directory
- Run `lynx /index.html`

## Improve the Lynx UI for better user experience at exhibitions

Modify the Raspberry Pi's font size to fit your screen size:
`sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup`
and follow the instructions.

To shrink the Lynx footer nav bar from 3 lines to 1:
- Press `o` for options
- Set the User Mode to `Advanced` and Accept Changes.

To remove the final line of the Lynx footer bar:
- Cover with a piece of tape or small sign

![wolfOS fends off a skilled hacker](wolfos-tr.jpg "wolfOS fends off a skilled hacker")

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With contributions from [Michelle Proulx](https://michelleproulx.com/), [Bruce Delo](https://flyknifecomics.com) & [Dawn Davis](http://www.playerprophet.com).