The Shell On Demand Appliance Machine (S.O.D.A. Machine) at SCALE provided by the National Upcycled Computing Collective, Inc. (NUCC).
So, what's the S.O.D.A. Machine all about?
Picture this:
You're at SCALE, thirsty for some hacking. You're looking for a virtual machine (VM) to play with but don't want to be chained to your laptop.
Enter the Shell On Demand Appliance:
This heavily modified VM is your gateway to an anonymous VM, available in the Exhibition Hall and accessible over the SCALE network.
A fusion of hardware, software, art, and hacking, all encapsulated in a project derived from recycled materials. The S.O.D.A. Machine provides a way for attendees to experience the SCALE network, because the datacenter is inside the S.O.D.A. Machine and directly connected to the NOC.
Simply insert cash or coins into the bill or coin acceptor to get started. The lights on the buttons will change color depending on availability.
A green light means the VM is available and ready.
An amber light requests the user to insert more money to ensure fair distribution according to current resources.
A red light denotes the selection is unavailable.
Once you make a selection, the system will deploy the VM to the network and a receipt will be printed.
On the receipt, login credentials are provided for you to access your virtual machine via remote shell. You are then able to change the password, install whatever tools and applications you need, making the VM your own.
What you do with the VM is up to you. Should you choose to share your virtual machine with someone outside of the SCALE network, a Tor address is provided as well.
All proceeds go to the National Upcycled Computing Collective, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization helping further research and education in computer science, technology and engineering as an (NTEE U41) Research Institute.
We accept donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NUCC