From 76b426f5deb7cd3a35c772601352757ec1ac910b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: A Holt Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:49:20 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3de62a82f..552a4ad59 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,22 +1,35 @@ # Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) -Welcome to the Git repository of the Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) project. This is a community-based project developed and supported by volunteers from around the world. The Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) is small, inexpensive device which provides essential Internet resources (like Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Khan Academy and others) without any Internet connection. It provides a local content server of the world’s Free Knowledge. - -The older version of this repository is at [github.com/xsce](http://github.com/xsce). We are using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com) as the underlying technology to install, deploy, configure and manage the various software components. +Welcome to the Git repository for Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB). This community-based project is enabled by professional volunteers around the world. Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) is a small, inexpensive device which provides essential Internet resources (like Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Khan Academy and others) without any Internet connection. +You are encouraged to customize this local content hotspot or server with the best of the world’s Free Knowledge — to suit your region, your school, your medical establishment, your library — or for your very own family. ## Installation -Please read the [Installation](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Installation) wiki page for details about installation of Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB). +Please read the [Installation](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Installation) wiki page for details on installing of Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB). -## Built With +Or, to dive right in, our "1-line installer" is available off of http://download.iiab.io — it's generally best to click on the highest version number. -* [Ansible](http://www.ansible.com) +Please see "What are the best places for community support?" at http://FAQ.IIAB.IO which many answers to help you along the way, in designing the digital knowledge hotspot most suitable for your own community. + +#### Ansible IT Automation + +FYI we are using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com) as the underlying technology to install, deploy, configure and manage the various software components. ## Contributing -Please read our [Contributors Guide](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Contributors-Guide) to learn more about contributing to Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) repository. +We greatly welcome contributions from educators, librarians *and* IT/UX/QA people of all kind! + +Please see "How can I help?" at http://FAQ.IIAB.IO + +Check out 2017's [Contributors Guide](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Contributors-Guide) to learn more about contributing directly to Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) software and its open community architecture for education. + +*Thank you for helping us enable offline access to the Internet's open knowledge jewels, as well as "Sneakernet-of-Alexandria" distribution of local/indigenous content, where mass media channels are not serving grassroots voices.* ## Versioning -You can track the latest Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) [releases here](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/releases). +Pre-releases of Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) are available from http://download.iiab.io — click on the highest version number. + +You can also track the latest Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) [official releases here](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/releases). + +Finally older versions are also available, from [github.com/xsce](http://github.com/xsce) and [schoolserver.org](http://schoolserver.org).