Hi folks, I personally be interested attending workshops and hold devices on
● WikiFundi ● Kiwix ● Internet in A Box I hope there would be a workshop, live demonstration series that would be proposed. Sincerely, Butch Bustria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is privileged and intended only for the recipients named. If the reader is not a representative of the intended recipient, any review, dissemination or copying of this message or the information it contains is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender, and delete the original message and attachments. Please consider the environment before printing this email. On Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 4:59 PM Stephane Coillet-Matillon <[email protected]> wrote: > Well folks from the organizing committee told me offline access would be > front and center this year so there’s definitely room for more offline > sessions! > > > On 26 Mar 2025, at 22:35, Andrew Lih <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi all, while I'm not sure there is room for a third session about > offline Wikipedia, there might be some interesting things to do during the > Hackathon. > > > > Specifically, there is a lot more attention to "offline friendly" > technologies like LoRa/Meshtastic, an inexpensive, long range wireless > peer/mesh system of radios to communicate with text messaging at low > bandwidth (1 kbps). This might be an interesting opportunity to see what > types of offline Wikipedia services might be practical using these types of > inexpensive devices. The good news is that LoRa uses unlicensed ISM bands > depending on the locale, and does not requiring a license or any > subscription fees. > > > > There are "international" devices that can use wireless spectrum > appropriate for different countries, so this might be a good time to > experiment or showcase these types of applications. > > > > Sample device: > > > https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html > > > > Example BBS/service on LoRa: > > https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh > > > > -Andrew > > _______________________________________________ > > Offline-l mailing list -- [email protected] > > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > Offline-l mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] From: *Butch Bustria* <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 7:31 PM Subject: [Offline-l] Sustain the Momentum: Propose Offline Wiki Topics for Wikimania 2025 ! To: <[email protected]> Dear Offline Wiki Collaborators, Wikimania 2025 is a monumental milestone as we mark 20 years of Wikimania! This year’s theme, Wikimania at 20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability., resonates deeply with the work of the Wiki offline community. The conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9, with a pre-conference on August 5. We invite you to play a pivotal role in shaping this global celebration of knowledge-sharing by submitting a program proposal before the March 31 deadline. Your expertise in offline technologies is crucial to advancing the conference theme. To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme: ● Innovative strategies for enabling access to Wikimedia projects offline, fostering inclusivity in underserved areas. ● File format solutions or tools that prioritize sustainability and accessibility. ● Updates on collaborative efforts to enhance Wikimedia projects for offline use. ● Project case studies demonstrating measurable impact within offline communities. Proposals are welcome in any format: remote presentations, pre-recorded sessions, or live participation on-site in Nairobi. Program submission site is at https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program For inquiries, comments, or assistance with your proposal, please email [email protected]. Our team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to guide you. Additionally, to support you in developing your proposals, the Programme Subcommittee will host a consultation hour: 📅 Today, Thursday, 20 March 🕐 13:00 UTC (Find your local time at https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1742475600) 🌐 Video Call Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84172058297 💬 Live Interpretation Available in Arabic, French, and Swahili Let’s collaborate to make Wikimania 2025 an inspiring showcase of offline innovations. Your work is invaluable in making knowledge accessible to all. Warm regards, Butch Bustria https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers _______________________________________________ Offline-l mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > >
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