2023:Program/Submissions/Internet-in-a-Box, Delivering Wikipedia to Locations Without Internet - NBVAMN

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Title: Internet-in-a-Box, Delivering Wikipedia to Locations Without Internet

Speakers:

James Heilman

James Heilman is an ER physician and long time Wikipedian. He is a founder and the current chair of Wiki Project Med Foundation.

Tim Moody

Member of WikiProjectMed Volunteer on Internet in a Box

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Type: Lightning talk

Track: Technology

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 10 minutes

Do not record: false

Presentation language: en

Abstract & description

Abstract

Internet-in-a-Box s an effort to provide MDWiki, Wikipedia, and other content via physical media. It is primarily for distribution in places where access to the Internet is limited or controlled. The device includes software which creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that offers closed platform access by nearby Wi Fi enabled devices.

Wiki Project Med Foundation has been building and shiping

Description

Internet-in-a-Box s an effort to provide MDWiki, Wikipedia, and other content via physical media. It is primarily for distribution in places where access to the Internet is limited or controlled. The device includes software which creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that offers closed platform access by nearby Wi Fi enabled devices.

Wiki Project Med Foundation has been building and shipping these devices around the world since 2017. This will be an update on this project and how you might get involved.

Further details

Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

This effort recognizes the diversity of our users. Not all people live in a location or have the finances that make access to Wikipedia or other parts of the Internet accessible. This is one small effort to try to address this.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

• Onsite in Singapore
• Remote online participation, livestreamed
• Remote from a satellite event
• Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
• Pre-recorded and available on demand