Useful Thoughts and Actions Taken

This is the URL of the Brave Certificates Manager page.  You need to cut and paste it into the address bar of brave.  Appears brave prevents you clicking by way of a link for security reasons.

brave://certificate-manager/localcerts/usercerts

Research Links

• JAPAN JUST LOST CONTROL OF ITS FOREIGN CURRENCY RESERVES
• A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE: USD/JPY ROAD TO 300
• EXPLAINING AND SIMPLIFYING THE JPY (COUNTERINTUITIVE) “DOOM LOOP”

Research Links

• G: L aubry 1914 paper
• StackEx: Who was L. Aubry?
• L Aubry papers

Video Links Library

• YT: How Git Works: Explained in 4 Minutes – functional level
• YT: Git for Professionals Tutorial – Tools & Concepts for Mastering Version Control with Git

Git is very Bitcoin-ish in its backward linking of hashes.

YT: Git Will Finally Make Sense After This

Perplexity: Explain why a reverse proxy server is used?

LocalCopy: Explain why a reverse proxy server is used?

A reverse proxy is used to sit in front of one or more backend servers and handle client requests on their behalf. It is commonly used for security, load balancing, caching, and making sites more reliable and faster

Simple example

If you run several web servers for the same site, users connect to the reverse proxy first, and the proxy decides which backend should handle the request. That lets you scale the site without exposing your internal servers directly.

For an OpenWrt or home-lab setup, a reverse proxy is often the clean way to publish multiple services under one IP and one domain while keeping the internal services isolated

YT Tutorial Video

Creating a Repository: Git & Eclipse

GAI: does eclipse ide have a built in git interface

Eclipse IDE has a built-in Git interface called EGit.It comes pre-installed in almost all standard Eclipse IDE distributions, meaning you do not need to install an external plugin or tool to use basic Git commands. [1, 2, 3]

The built-in Git interface allows you to manage version control entirely through the graphical user interface (GUI). 

How to Access the Git Interface

You can interact with Git in Eclipse using two primary methods:

• The Team Menu: Right-click on any project, folder, or file in your Project Explorer, and hover over Team. From here, you can perform standard actions like Commit, Add to Index (Stage), Push, Pull, and Fetch. 
• The Git Perspective: Go to the top menu and select Window > Perspective > Open Perspective > Other… and choose Git. This switches your entire workspace view to focus on Git tools. 

Key Features of Eclipse's Built-In Git

Eclipse provides dedicated tab views (accessible via Window > Show View > Other… > Git) to help track your changes: 

• Git Staging: Displays your modified files and allows you to drag-and-drop them to stage files, type a commit message, and quickly execute a Commit and Push. 
• Git Repositories: A tree-view pane where you can manage your local branches, configure connections to remote servers (like GitHub), and manage tags. 
• History View: Generates a visual, interactive timeline showing your commit logs, branches, and specific file history over time. 

If you are using a very old or customized bare-bones version of Eclipse and the "Team" menu lacks Git options, you can add it manually by going to Help > Eclipse Marketplace… and searching for the EGit plugin.

GAI: how to install vs code on ubuntu

Note: this is the method I used on the Visual Studio Code / Git test box

Method 3: Using the Ubuntu App Center (Easiest / Graphical)

-1- If you do not want to use the terminal, you can install VS Code as a Snap package visually.

-2- Search for Visual Studio Code or code

-3- Click on the official Code listing and click Install.

-4-  Enter your system password to confirm the setup.(If you want to use the terminal for this method, simply type: sudo snap install code –classic)

GAI: what is an ssh key

An SSH key is a secure, cryptographic access credential used as an alternative to traditional usernames and passwords for logging into remote servers and services.  It provides automated, highly secure communication over the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. [1, 2, 3]

How SSH Keys Work

SSH authentication relies on asymmetric cryptography, which uses a mathematically linked pair of two different keys: [1, 2]

• The Public Key: This acts like an open padlock. You upload this file to any remote server or service you want to access (like GitHub or a cloud computer). It is safe to share with anyone. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• The Private Key: This is the actual physical key that fits the padlock. You must keep this file strictly hidden and secure on your personal computer. [1, 2, 3, 4]

When you attempt to connect, the remote server issues a cryptographic puzzle ("challenge") that can only be solved by your private key. Your computer solves the puzzle instantly behind the scenes, proving your identity and granting you entry without ever exposing your private credentials to the network. [1, 2, 3]

Key Benefits

• Brute-Force Protection: They are practically impossible for hackers to guess, unlike standard passwords.

• Convenience: They allow you to log in automatically without typing a password every single time.

• Automation-Friendly: Essential for letting systems talk to each other securely in cloud computing and deployment pipelines. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Basic Command Example

To create your own pair of keys on Windows, Mac, or Linux, you can simply run the following command in your terminal or command prompt: [1, 2, 3, 4]

ssh-keygen -t ed25519

Where ed25519 is the encryption type.

Research Links

• Freenet.org
• YT: Freenet – Services Without Servers

Appears someone forked Linux Torvalds to make Ian Clarke.  He's obviously had his hair cut to match.