# Welcome to oiv.ae

oiv.ae is a Linux portal for the GCC community. It brings together a fast local package mirror, practical guides, community events and Arabic localisation work, in English and Arabic.

## What you'll find here

| Area | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror | Local copies of openSUSE, OPNsense and other key projects, served over HTTPS and rsync | [mirrors.oiv.ae](https://mirrors.oiv.ae) and the **Mirrors** shelf |
| Guides | Step-by-step how-tos, tested on hardware you can buy in the region | **Community** shelf ▸ Guides |
| Events | Install fests, release parties and talks around the Gulf | **Community** shelf ▸ Events and meetups |
| Localisation | Help translating desktops, installers and documentation into Arabic | **Community** shelf ▸ Arabic localisation |

## Quick start

1. Point your package manager at the Gulf mirror. See **Mirrors ▸ mirrors.oiv.ae ▸ Use the mirror**.
2. Pick a guide for what you want to set up.
3. Say hello at the next meetup, or suggest a project for the mirror.

<p class="callout info">The mirror is being set up. Paths in these docs are the planned layout and will work once the mirror is online.</p>

## About this site

oiv.ae is an independent community project. The layout, type and colour follow the open-source UAE Design System guidelines. oiv.ae is not affiliated with the UAE Government or TDRA.