[Server-devel] ANNC: Internet-in-a-Box 7.0 Preview, incl Amazing New Maps

[Adam Holt]

The big story here is Internet-in-a-Box's *completely new maps*, that
include satellite photos (10 levels of zoom) as well as new OpenStreetMap
vector-based tiles *zoomable up to 18 levels of zoom*.  These new Map Packs
are incredibly easy to install for schools, orphanages, libraries or
medical clinics on any continent -- regardless whether these maps will be
used offline or online -- just pick your favorite continent and the
downloading/unpacking/installing will be done for you!

box.lan/admin > Install Content > Get Map Region
https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Maps


Also there's lots more to explore in Internet-in-a-Box 7.0, including
click-to-install Content Pack logos and a *field-customizable
Internet-in-a-Box home page* -- for teachers who take action into their own
hands:

box.lan/admin > Content Menus
https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-7.0-Release-Notes


Next week we hope to release Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) 7.0 in final form, if
you agree this preview looks good!  As a reminder, you can also *choose
between 30 IIAB Educational Apps* during installation, as shown here:

What services (IIAB apps) are suggested during installation?

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation.3F


*All it takes to install IIAB 7.0 (Preview 1) is its 1-line installer
(http://download.iiab.io <http://download.iiab.io>) on Raspberry Pi -- or
use an old PC or laptop that you have lying around.  (Installing an OS like
Ubuntu 18.04, or Debian 9 / Debian 10 is the only prerequisite...please
then let us know your impressions after installing & exploring
IIAB...towards helping any school that you know is in need of a modern
library!)  *

Example Content that you can quickly install: yesterday was a very lucky
day for schools in the ~25 countries were Spanish is important, as the 22
GB Spanish Wikipedia was just published exactly 14 months after the prior
version (it was 19GB back then in April 2018!) so please do let us know
your impressions if you try this out:

box.lan > Install Content > Get ZIM Files from Kiwix

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page.3F



*Finally if you don't like mailing lists, but still love DIY libraries:*
here are many other ways to make your contribution (of any kind!) count, by
contacting us with your suggestions ,in more personal and friendly ways:
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IIAB/FAQ#What_are_the_best_places_for_community_support.3F
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