THE INDIVIDUALIST STANDARD
"The smallest minority on earth is the individual." — Ayn Rand
Neon Gentoo is built for a better world where people can securely distribute information in a reliable way. I am dedicated to the meticulous maintenance of UNIX/Linux servers and web application software. My varied experience has made me hard-wired to love everything about Linux in the modern world—providing services for those who value digital excellence and individual sovereignty.
0x01 // THE KERNEL & OPEN SOURCE ECOSYSTEM
The Linux Kernel is the ultimate abstract interface for a computer's hardware. It creates a rational system where software can share the limited resources of a machine with mathematical precision.
Linux distributions provide entire civilizations of software built upon this kernel foundation. As John Tate, I act as a vital cog in this wider system—helping people leverage the massive power of open-source projects to solve their unique problems. I translate the raw complexity of the kernel ecosystem into functional, high-performance solutions for my customers.
0x02 // MAC: SELINUX STRICT POLICY
I run a cleverly trained SELinux Strict Policy. Unlike standard distributions that use loose permissions, I utilize custom policy files generated through my own deep-system analysis.
Audit Workflow
Using ausearch and audit2allow, I identify every system call to restrict the system to the absolute functional minimum.
Context Transitions
Zero-click malware remains stuck in restricted contexts, unable to pivot or access the broader kernel resources.
0x03 // FAULT TOLERANCE: BTRFS ARCHIVAL
Data persistence is handled via remote Btrfs snapshots, providing timely and efficient archival through reference linking.
Shared Origin Mechanics:
Btrfs allows us to maintain a master reference list of your data. Instead of duplicating files, multiple filepaths point back to a single, common dataset on the disk. Only the unique changes are written to new blocks, while everything else refers back to the existing, shared data.0x04 // GENTOO HARDENED ENVIRONMENT
The Gentoo Hardened profile and specific emerge invocations force the compiler to build binaries with security-first logic, shielding the system from common vulnerabilities.