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*Sharing the World's Free Knowledge*
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# Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB)
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[Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB)](http://internet-in-a-box.org) is a "learning hotspot" that brings the Internet's crown jewels
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(Wikipedia in any language, thousands of Khan Academy videos, zoomable OpenStreetMap, electronic books, WordPress journaling, Toys from Trash electronics projects, ETC) to those without Internet.
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You can build your own tiny, affordable server (offline digital library) as needed by your school, your medical clinic, your prison, your region and/or your very own family — accessible with any nearby smartphone, tablet or laptop.
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Internet-in-a-Box gives you the tools to:
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1. DIY (download and customize) this "local learning hotspot" or server, using the [very best of the World’s Free Knowledge](http://internet-in-a-box.org/#quality-content).
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2. Exchange local/indigenous knowledge with nearby communities, using our [Manage Content](https://github.com/iiab/iiab-admin-console/blob/master/roles/console/files/help/InstContent.rst#manage-content) interface and possible mesh networking.
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Schools can also choose among [30 powerful educational apps](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation.3F) for teachers and students, optionally with a complete LMS (learning management system).
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FYI this community product is enabled by professional volunteers working [side-by-side](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_are_the_best_places_for_community_support.3F) with schools, clinics and libraries around the world. *Thank you for being a part of our http://OFF.NETWORK grassroots technology movement!*
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## Installation
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Install Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) from [download.iiab.io](http://download.iiab.io/)
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Please see [FAQ.IIAB.IO](http://FAQ.IIAB.IO) which has 40+ questions and answers to help you along the way, as you put together the <!--digital--> "learning hotspot" most suitable for your own teaching/learning community.
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The [Installation](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Installation) wiki page has more intricate details e.g. if you're trying to install Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) on a [different platform](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms) that has not yet been tried.
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Then you [add content](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Installation#add-content), which can of course take time when downloading multi-gigabyte Content Packs!
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Finally, you can [customize your Internet-in-a-Box home page](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page.3F) (typically http://box or http://box.lan) using our **drag-and-drop** Admin Console (http://box/admin) — to arrange Content Packs and IIAB Apps (services) for your local community's needs.
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## Community
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Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) greatly welcomes contributions from educators, librarians *and* IT/UX/QA people of all kinds!
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Please see "[How can I help?](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#How_can_I_help.3F)" at: [FAQ.IIAB.IO](http://FAQ.IIAB.IO)
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To learn about our open community architecture for "offline" education, start by reviewing "[What technical documentation exists?](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_technical_documentation_exists.3F)"
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To learn more about our software architecture, check out our [Contributors Guide](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Contributors-Guide). FYI we use [Ansible](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_is_Ansible_and_what_version_should_I_use.3F) <!--as the underlying technology--> to install, deploy, configure and manage the various software components.
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*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, when mass media channels do not serve grassroots voices.*
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## Versions
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Pre-releases of Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) undergo continuous QA / continuous deployment and are strongly recommended.
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Install our latest pre-release using the 1-line installer at: [download.iiab.io](http://download.iiab.io/)
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You can also consider the <!--latest Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB)--> official releases at: [github.com/iiab/iiab/releases](https://github.com/iiab/iiab/releases)
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Finally, older versions are here: [github.com/xsce](http://github.com/xsce), [schoolserver.org](http://schoolserver.org)
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