Attention all teams without websites!!
Looking for an easy way to give your FIRST Robotics (or Lego League) team a website?? Don't know complicated HTML or have the time to develop a custom site?? Annoyed with geocity's advertisements?? Can't afford web hosting??
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, then
FSN and
openFIRST have the soultion for you!!
FSN has teamed up with openFIRST to offer a unique web hosting soultion. Over the past year, openFIRST has developed an easy-to-use web portal software. This software is free to use, yet still requires a web server to be viewed on the net. This is where FSN assists. FSN is providing the server space to host the openFIRST software. All complicated set-up will all ready be compleated, allowing you focus on the main goal of having a simple but useful website for your team.
Some of the features of package include:
Pre-Installed openFIRST software
Use of a custom subdomain (Ex:
http://yourteam.openfirst.org OR
http://yourteam.firstsn.org)
A number of different styles to choose from (Coming Soon!)
Custom apache configuration allowing
http://yourteam.openfirst.org/~USER/ for viewing each uses web workspace
FTP/MySQL access on request (and approval)
Automated upgrades of openFIRST software
Friendly FIRST'ers willing to offer support
The only requirements are:
One website per team
The website MUST use openFIRST primarly for all pages.
You will not use the service for any illegal activities, including but not limited to the distribution of pirated software and the infringing on copyrights of others.
You will not hold FSN or openFIRST, and any members of either group liable for any interruption in service, whether intentional or coincidental.
You will not post material of a slanderous or defamatory nature about individuals, teams, or other entities.
You will abide by the guidelines of Gracious Professionalism.
Any questions? Feel free to contact:
Tim Ginn[openFIRST] -
tim@openfirst.org
Andrew Schenk[FSN] -
webmaster@feds201.com
Ready to sign up?? Just fill out
This Form and your account will be set up shortly.
Looking for more information? Check out:
http://www.openfirst.org or
http://www.firstsn.org
Thank you & We hope to see your application soon!
openFIRST and The FIRST Scouting Network