https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfos

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

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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 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-18T01:28:29.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-30T16:17:11.614Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: comedy, conventions, game, hacking, lynx, raspberry-pi, wolf
• Language: HTML
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• Size: 565 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • 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Originally made for Hal-Con 2017, this version was updated for Spring Geequinox 2018.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 run on Mac/Windows/Linux with the Lynx browser.

## Installation

Clone the repo:

`git clone https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfOS.git`

### MacOS

- Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)

- Install Lynx browser: `brew install lynx`

### Raspberry Pi

- Install Lynx browser: `sudo apt-get install lynx`

### Windows

- Install from the [Lynx website](https://invisible-island.net/lynx/)

- Open `index.html` with Lynx

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

## Running wolfOS

- Navigate to the `wolfos` 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).