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    GlueBox: Smart Tools for Open Minds

    Build smarter, not harder; with turn-key tools, open-source software, and friendly expert support.

    $9,999 — GlueBox Node: Turn-Key Drupal LAMP Server

    Fully integraded domain & hosted web powerhouse.

    • Mini PC with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP)
    • Drupal CMS + RSVP-System.org pre-installed
    • Event calendar, reservation, and media tools included
    • Plug it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and you're online
    • Cloud Host Integration
    • Ideal for schools, artists, collectives, and indie orgs

    Runs quietly, serves securely. Your open source intranet in a box.

    $999 — GlueBox Node (Hardware Only)

    Your open-source starter box. Just plug it in.

    • Mini PC preloaded with Linux (LAMP stack)
    • Drupal-ready with optional USB boot
    • Includes USB drive with install docs & setup guides
    • Ideal for devs, educators, and tinkerers

    No support, no hosting — just the box and the brain.

    $99 — Software Document Bundle (USB Drive)

    Our Full Recipe Cookbook! Everything you need to DIY the GlueBox stack.

    • Installation & maintenance guides
    • Drupal module recipes & scripting
    • Event system setup walkthroughs
    • Bonus: Real-world case studies

    A must-have for admins, educators, and open-source pros.

    $99/hr — Expert Support Block

    Book a friendly expert by the hour.

    • Setup, debugging, or custom development help
    • Covers Drupal, Linux, Apache, Feeds, ECA workflows, and more
    • Split time into 20-minute sessions

    Remote screen share available. Zero judgment zone.

    $9/mo — Small Calendar Host

    Your own mini calendar site with RSVP tools.

    • One calendar hosted by us
    • Includes RSVP forms and moderation tools
    • Perfect for clubs, small teams, and workshops

    Sometimes you just need one calendar. We’ve got you covered.

    Ready to Get Started?
    Email: hello@gluebox.com
    Web: gluebox.com
    Docs: rsvp-system.org

Content Access Control - Role Planning

"_access" membership opens Moderator and Content Editor access for a Site Section.

Additional access is provided by "position_" membership. 

The combination of these two role types provides for access within Site Sections. 

Further access controls can be derived from the "Default Location" set for all User Profiles. 

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Pantheon Get Secrets - Config Notes

These notes are for setting up a SMTP Authentication for Drupal sites hosted on Pantheon.  Pantheon provides a nice tool for securing API Keys and other credentials, so they do not need to be stored in configuration files as plain text.

The function pantheon_get_secret() may be used to fetch the value of a single secret.

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RSVP System - Reservation Location Filters by Site Section

General Concept

On the Reservation Request Form, an authenticated requestor selects their Community.  The Requester is presented with a list of reservable Locations.  Requests are validated against the Community's calendar to ensure no conflicts exist with other reservations.

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Access Control Using Taxonomy and the Workbench Access Module

A collection of community inputs and evaluation notes for choosing Access Control strategies. Module evaluations were gathered for Group, Workbench Access, and Permission by Term.

(We're going to add entity_hierarchy to this review list.)

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Raspberry Pi Trash-picked Telescope w/ Drupal API

Here is a recently trash-picked telescope from the sidewalks of Philly. The lenses were super dirty, but we put a Pi camera on the thing and could focus a semi-acceptable shot of a roof vent a block away.  The Raspberry Pi camera is 10-megapixel with a manual focus that is very sensitive. You can get great shots with the camera, but dialing the focus takes time. The camera runs on a Raspberry Pi and posts wirelessly using a Drupal API and shell script.

 

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AI prompts

Chatbots in Education - GPT
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Drupal 10 Site Building Notes

It's almost Theme Time, but before we begin with the fun stuff, there are a few server items that need to be set up.  Outbound email is the hardest piece, so we're going to get help from AI and we'll put the notes here to share. 

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