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===History is our future.===
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''And we've been trashing our history''
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The Archive Team saves shit that companies abandon.
''And we've been trashing our history''
 
The Archive team is dedicated to preserving the contents of "web 2.0" sites that shut down without returning their users data.


Feel free to join us on the [[IRC_Channel|IRC channel]]! We're on the EFnet network in a channel called '''#archiveteam''', where we say truly awful things.
Feel free to join us on the [[IRC_Channel|IRC channel]]! We're on the EFnet network in a channel called '''#archiveteam''', where we say truly awful things.


* [[Who We Are]] and how you can join our cause!
* [[Who We Are]] and how you can join us.


* [[Deathwatch]] is where we keep track of sites that are sickly, dying or dead.
* [[Deathwatch]] is where we track the walking dead. Websites, not zombies.


* [[Fire Drill]] is where we keep track of sites that seem fine but a lot depends on them.
* [[Fire Drill]] is where we keep track of sites that seem fine but a lot depends on them.
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* [[Introduction|The Introduction]] is an overview of basic archiving methods.
* [[Introduction|The Introduction]] is an overview of basic archiving methods.
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]] is where we answer common questions


* [[Why Back Up?]] Because they don't care about you.
* [[Why Back Up?]] Because they don't care about you.


* [[Software]] will assist you in regaining control of your data by providing tools for information backup, archiving and distribution.  
* [[Software]] is all about the tools you need to save your stuff.  


* [[Formats]] will familiarise you with the various data formats, and how to ensure your files will be readable in the future.
* [[Formats]] concerns formats, and how they die.


* [[Storage Media]] is about where to get it, what to get, and how to use it.
* [[Storage Media]] is about where to get it, what to get, and how to use it.


* [[Recommended Reading]] links to others sites for further information.
* [[Recommended Reading]] links to others sites for further information.</div>
 
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]] is where we answer common questions</div>
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Revision as of 17:13, 1 May 2009

History is our future.

And we've been trashing our history

What's going down

Archive Team recruiting

Warrior-based projects

ArchiveTeam's Choice: DeviantArt

Short-term, urgent projects

  • DeviantArt: Archiving custom widgets, favorites, group affiliations, countdown timers, admin forums, and admin announcements. IRC Channel #devianttart (on hackint)

Medium-term projects

(none currently)

Long-term projects

An updated Warrior virtual appliance (v3.2) is now available with better support for newer projects that utilize wget-at.

Manual projects

  • ArchiveBot: For those with lots of disk space, bandwidth and long-term commitment. IRC Channel #archivebot (on hackint).
  • Codearchiver: Dumping and archival of source code repositories and associated version control systems. IRC Channel #codearchiver (on hackint).
  • Dead people: When people die, their webpages and/or social media might go "Poof!" due to fees and other knick-knack. IRC Channel #archiveteam (on hackint)
  • WikiTeam: Saving wikis dumps (XML). And their external links for the Wayback Machine (WARC) as well as exporting MediaWiki databases. Permanent effort, everyone can help (you choose the size of your downloads). IRC Channel #wikiteam (on hackint).

Upcoming & proposed projects

Recently finished projects

  • Taringa!: Shut down on 2024-03-24 with barely two weeks lead time. IRC Channel #mataringa (on hackint).


On Hiatus

ArchiveTeam uses the hackint IRC network – ircs://irc.hackint.org:6697 (TLS required) – webchat: https://webirc.hackint.org/More info

About Archive Team

The Archive Team saves shit that companies abandon.

Feel free to join us on the IRC channel! We're on the EFnet network in a channel called #archiveteam, where we say truly awful things.

  • Deathwatch is where we track the walking dead. Websites, not zombies.
  • Fire Drill is where we keep track of sites that seem fine but a lot depends on them.
  • Projects is to keep track of AT endeavors.
  • Philosophy describes the ideas underpinning our work.

DIY Data Rescue

  • Software is all about the tools you need to save your stuff.
  • Formats concerns formats, and how they die.
  • Storage Media is about where to get it, what to get, and how to use it.
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