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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Hey all,<br>
Most of you probably are aware of the Sugar Network project.<br>
We are actively working on it and it involves similar workflows,
plus getting feedback from the users and distributing updated
software. One concern we have is that we would like the flow of
information and knowledge to happen not only from a central
repository but also from the periphery inwards. In a country like
Perú, where our group is located, with something like 60 native
languages, this is vital.<br>
The core of the Sugar Network is a descentralized server and
client that handle the sneaker net logic for asynchronic
collaboration around a content, projects and sofware repository
[1]. It provides an API and multiple front-ends.<br>
This is the work of Aleksey Lim.<br>
Please include me and Laura Vargas (added to cc) in discussions
about this topic, so that we may join efforts.<br>
We are the designers/developers of the first front-end [1],
designed younger users. We are also the ones who presented the
requirements for Sugar Network as a Challenge for Sugar Camp Lima
2011 when this work started, to support the efforts of the local
deployment support groups.<br>
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Warm regards,<br>
Sebastian<br>
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[1] <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Network">http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Network</a><br>
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El 06/03/13 10:58, Christophe Guéret escribió:<br>
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<div>Dear everyone,<br>
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<div>We (everyone in Cc + me) have been thinking around the
idea of a "library in a box" and would appreciate having
some feedback from you all, including suggestions for
possible users.<br>
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<div>The idea is rather simple and builds on the Pathagar
project from Sameer [1]. The goal is to provide a library
software that fits into a plug PC or something equivalent,
like a RaspberryPi, and has enhanced data sharing
capabilities. This software will be targeted at three group
of users:<br>
* Librarian<br>
Let them enter the content of their library easily and
manage a digital index of the book they have without having
to install a software on a desktop computer. <br>
* Teachers<br>
They will be able to build lessons around the books and
filter the content. They will also get an overview on which
books are downloaded from the library to be read on an XO.<br>
* Readers<br>
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<div>They will access the books directly or be able to request
physical copies of the books. There will also be a system
for sharing comments and ratings about the books.<br>
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For the librarian, a web interface will be made available
where they can enter new books by typing the ISBN number or
filling information manually. OCLC is interested in working
on this project and their book catalog, WorldCat, has a lot
of information in it. WorldCat, or an offline copy of it,
will be used to retrieve the data associated to an ISBN
(including ratings, availability of physical copies, etc).
This same web interface could be also used by the teachers
with some appropriate rendering to focus on the filtering
tasks. On the XO, a custom activity would communicate with
the plug library via an API.<br>
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<div>Does everyone of you know of similar projects and/or
existing activities?<br>
Also, are you in touch with users that would be interested
in such a boxed library?<br>
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<div>Best regards,<br>
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<div>Christophe<br>
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Onderzoeker<br>
+31(0)6 14576494<br>
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target="_blank">christophe.gueret@dans.knaw.nl</a><br>
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<b><span>Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)</span></b><br>
DANS bevordert duurzame toegang tot digitale
onderzoeksgegevens.<br>
Kijk op <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.dans.knaw.nl" target="_blank">www.dans.knaw.nl</a>
voor meer informatie en contactgegevens.<br>
DANS is een instituut van KNAW en NWO.<br>
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<b>e-Humanities Group (KNAW)</b><br>
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