Updated faq, services and index page. Added new news article.

resources/articles/2023/service_updates_november.md

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+---
+title: Service Updates
+author: fristi
+date: 2023-11
+description: Hello villagers! Just a short update regarding some chances made on the server
+  recently. Upcoming will also be the upgrade to Fedora 39; if all goes well, we
+  should not be having any issues with this update.
+---
+
+# Service Updates
+
+*November 2023, by Fristi*
+
+Hello villagers! Just a short update regarding some chances made on the server
+recently. Upcoming will also be the upgrade to Fedora 39; if all goes well, we 
+should not be having any issues with this update.
+
+First off, I unfortunately had to shut down the *Funkwhale* service. This is mainly
+due to technical issues in keeping the instance updated; it seems Funkwhale is just
+not compatible enough with Fedora to keep it running without issues. As such, the 
+service is offline and will not be back for the foreseeable future. In the meantime 
+I will see if I can find a suitable alternative.
+
+Additionally, the gogs service has been replaced with [Forgejo](https://forgejo.org/). 
+This is a fork of the popular (but now infamous) Gitea project that we used in the 
+past. I have decided to host this new instance on a different subdomain, 
+[forge.subcon.town](https://forge.subcon.town). The gogs service will no longer be 
+available.
+
+Near the end of the month I will start migrating the server to *Fedora 39*. Preparations
+have already been made, so that everything will hopefully go without any issues. 
+Fingers crossed.
+
+Some more plans are currently in the works after the migration has been dealt with. 
+I've currently been testing a *web IRC client* that has been working very favorably. 
+Together with that, I've been planning to set up an *IRC server* of our own to pair 
+it with. To further boost the options we have for communication, I've also been
+looking into hosting a *Matrix* server. However this one is still in the works and
+will depend a lot on if *Conduit* or *Dendrite* end up working as advertised.
+
+That is all for now, happy hacking!

resources/views/pages/faq.php

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 <h1>FAQ</h1>
 <p>
-    <strong>Q</strong>: <em>You're running on the Odroid H3 now, right?</em>
+    <strong>Q</strong>: <em>What is a tilde community?</em>
     <br/>
-    <strong>A</strong>: Yes, all Subcon services have been moved to the new hardware
+    <strong>A</strong>: Tilde communities are pubnixes, <i>public access unix systems</i>. We took our inspiration
-    and are fully functional.
+    from older such servers like <a target="_blank" href="http://tilde.club">tilde.club</a>
+    and the tildes from <a target="_blank" href="https://tildeverse.org">tildeverse.org</a>.
+    Put simply, a pubnix is a public server that is being shared by a number of people, that
+    use it simply for fun, or for purpose.
+</p>
+<p>
+    <strong>Q</strong>: <em>Why would I join a tilde community?</em>
+    <br/>
+    <strong>A</strong>: Good question! Ultimately that depends on you. Do you like
+    doing computer stuff? Do you like bonding with people over computers? Or do you
+    just like having a little space on the web to do stuff? Then you might like it.
 </p>
 <p>
     <strong>Q</strong>: <em>Is Subcon Town open for new users?</em>
     <br/>
-    <strong>A</strong>: We're still doing some work on some services, but in general
+    <strong>A</strong>: Yes, but keep in mind we're an invite-only community. You can always ask
-    everything is ready. Note that Subcon Town is an invite-only community; you may certainly
+    for an invite, and we don't mind giving people a chance, but we do like to run a tight ship.
-    ask for an invite, but generally we will only accept people that are known to us already.
+</p>
+<p>
+    <strong>Q</strong>: <em>Are there more open and public tilde communities?</em>
+    <br/>
+    <strong>A</strong>: Yes, many of the tilde communities we took inspiration from are open to new
+    users. For example, <a target="_blank" href="http://tilde.club">tilde.club</a> or some of the
+    communities on <a target="_blank" href="https://tildeverse.org">tildeverse.org</a> will readily
+    accept new members. Some communities are themed around a subject, so you might find one that fits you.
 </p>
 <p>
     <strong>Q</strong>: <em>Can I get an account on one of your services?</em>
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     <strong>A</strong>: Only as an existing member. If you're already a member, ask
     <a target="_blank" href="https://akkos.fritu.re/fristi">@fristi</a> for an account.
 </p>
-<p>
-    <strong>Q</strong>: <em>Is that the Yoshi's Island font?</em>
-    <br/>
-    <strong>A</strong>: Yes. It was good game.
-</p>

resources/views/pages/index.php

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     other services like cloud services, git and fossil hosting and an activitypub server.
 </p>
 <p>
-    Tilde communities are pubnixes, <i>public access unix systems</i>. We took our inspiration
+    To find out more about this system and its services, view the <a class="page-link" href="/faq">faq</a> or visit
-    from older such servers like <a target="_blank" href="http://tilde.club">tilde.club</a>
+    the <a target="_blank" href="https://library.subcon.town/">wiki</a>!
-    and the tildes from <a target="_blank" href="https://tildeverse.org">tildeverse.org</a>.
-</p>
-<p>
-    Users may find out more about this system by visiting the <a target="_blank" href="https://library.subcon.town/">wiki</a>.
-    Keep in mind that the wiki is still a work in progress.
 </p>
 
 <hr />

resources/views/pages/services.php

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     <tbody>
     <tr> <td>Akkoma:</td>           <td><a title="Our microblogging service." target="_blank" href="https://akkos.fritu.re">akkos.fritu.re</a></td> </tr>
     <tr> <td>Doku wiki:</td>        <td><a title="Our wiki hosting service." target="_blank" href="https://library.subcon.town">library.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
-    <tr> <td>Funkwhale:</td>        <td><a title="Our music hosting instance." target="_blank" href="https://odeon.subcon.town">odeon.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
+    <tr> <td>Forgejo:</td>          <td><a title="Our git respository hosting service." target="_blank" href="https://forge.subcon.town">forge.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
-    <tr> <td>Gogs:</td>            <td><a title="Our git respository hosting service." target="_blank" href="https://factory.subcon.town">factory.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
     <tr> <td>Fossil SCM:</td>       <td><a title="Our fossil repository hosting service." target="_blank" href="https://museum.subcon.town">museum.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
     <tr> <td>Nextcloud:</td>        <td><a title="Our cloud file hosting and syncing service." target="_blank" href="https://cloud.subcon.town">cloud.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
+    <tr> <td>Prosody XMPP:</td>     <td><a title="Our XMPP chat service." target="_blank" href="https://jab.subcon.town">jab.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
     <tr> <td>Radicale:</td>         <td><a title="Our caldav and carddav hosting service." target="_blank" href="https://cal.subcon.town/radicale">cal.subcon.town</a></td> </tr>
+    <tr> <td>IRC:</td>              <td>Currently in the works.</tr>
+    <tr> <td>Matrix:</td>           <td>Currently in the works.</tr>
+    <tr> <td><strike>Funkwhale</strike>:</td>        <td>The music hosting service has been discontinued due to technical issues.</td> </tr>
 </tbody>
 </table>