Prerequisites#

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Domain name pointing to your server

1. Create Project Directory#

mkdir mastodon
cd mastodon

2. Create Docker Compose File#

Create a docker-compose.yml file:

version: '3'
services:
  db:
    restart: always
    image: postgres:14-alpine
    shm_size: 256mb
    networks:
      - internal_network
    healthcheck:
      test: ['CMD', 'pg_isready', '-U', 'postgres']
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_HOST_AUTH_METHOD=trust

  redis:
    restart: always
    image: redis:7-alpine
    networks:
      - internal_network
    healthcheck:
      test: ['CMD', 'redis-cli', 'ping']
    volumes:
      - redis_data:/data

  web:
    restart: always
    image: tootsuite/mastodon:latest
    networks:
      - external_network
      - internal_network
    healthcheck:
      test: ['CMD-SHELL', 'wget -q --spider http://localhost:3000/health || exit 1']
      timeout: 10s
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis
    environment:
      - DB_HOST=db
      - DB_USER=postgres
      - DB_NAME=postgres
      - DB_PASS=
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - LOCAL_DOMAIN=your-domain.com
      - SINGLE_USER_MODE=false
      - SMTP_SERVER=smtp.mailgun.org
      - SMTP_PORT=587
      - SMTP_LOGIN=your-smtp-login
      - SMTP_PASSWORD=your-smtp-password
      - SMTP_FROM_ADDRESS=notifications@your-domain.com
    volumes:
      - ./public/system:/mastodon/public/system
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    command: bash -c "rm -f /mastodon/tmp/pids/server.pid && bundle exec rails s -p 3000"

  streaming:
    restart: always
    image: tootsuite/mastodon:latest
    networks:
      - external_network
      - internal_network
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis
    environment:
      - DB_HOST=db
      - DB_USER=postgres
      - DB_NAME=postgres
      - DB_PASS=
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - LOCAL_DOMAIN=your-domain.com
    volumes:
      - ./public/system:/mastodon/public/system
    ports:
      - "4000:4000"
    command: node ./streaming

  sidekiq:
    restart: always
    image: tootsuite/mastodon:latest
    networks:
      - internal_network
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis
    environment:
      - DB_HOST=db
      - DB_USER=postgres
      - DB_NAME=postgres
      - DB_PASS=
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - LOCAL_DOMAIN=your-domain.com
    volumes:
      - ./public/system:/mastodon/public/system
    command: bundle exec sidekiq

networks:
  external_network:
  internal_network:
    internal: true

volumes:
  postgres_data:
  redis_data:

3. Create Environment File#

Create a .env.production file with your configuration:

1. Turn the dial to a higher voltage setting - Try the “200” setting in the DC voltage (V⎓) section. This will handle voltages up to 200V.

2. Check your connections - Make sure:

   • The black probe is firmly in the “COM” port
   • The red probe is firmly in the “VΩmA” port
   • You’re making good contact with the battery terminals

3. Verify the battery orientation - Make sure you’re touching:

   • Black probe to the negative (-) end of the battery
   • Red probe to the positive (+) end of the battery

Iceraven and IronFox are both open-source browsers for Android, each offering privacy and customization features but with different emphases and user audiences.

Core Features#

Iceraven Browser#

• Built on stable Firefox for Android, with a focus on more add-on availability and configuration options like about:config¹¹¹².
• Appeals to users who want to replicate desktop Firefox’s customization and plugin experience on mobile¹¹¹.
• Releases and updates are maintained via Github and aren’t distributed via the Play Store¹²⁸.
• Some comments note the lack of warranties or guarantees for security; best used by power users familiar with browser internals¹².

IronFox Browser#

• Derived from Mull (itself a privacy-focused Firefox fork), with aggressive tracking and telemetry removal⁴⁵⁶.
• Prioritizes user privacy, blocks telemetry by default, and comes with strict tracking-protection settings⁴⁶.
• Keeps features like Firefox Sync; disables or restricts features leaking data (such as WebGL, unless manually enabled)⁴⁶.
• Distributed via alternative app stores like F-Droid, Accrescent, and Github; not available on Play Store⁴⁶.
• Some advanced privacy features may result in compatibility issues with certain websites, especially those relying on features IronFox disables by default⁴.

Summary#

Iceraven is ideal for those wanting a “power-user” browser with deep customization and a broad add-on library, making it similar to desktop Firefox in spirit¹¹¹⁷. IronFox is best for users who place privacy first, seeking a Firefox-based browser that automatically strips out telemetry and unnecessary features for a lightweight, secure experience⁵⁴⁶¹². Both offer more control and privacy than standard Firefox for Android, but Iceraven focuses on flexibility while IronFox focuses on privacy hardening. ^{1314151617181920}