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[http://github.com/iiab/iiab Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) 6.4] became available on an experimental/rolling basis (master branch) for DIY contributors in early July 2017.

'''SOME PROPOSED FEATURES ARE LISTED IN THE JANUARY 17, 2017 MEETING MINUTES @ http://tinyurl.com/xsceminutes (and under March 16, 2017 @ http://minutes.iiab.io)'''

Implementing "Captive Portal" functionality (for those who can't easily type URL's in a Latin script etc, similar to WiFi pages that appear when you connect in airports/hotels/restaurants) has proved very challenging.  We could use assistance in this ongoing effort to get it right!

Please join our weekly "Thursday" calls to help push this forward -- educators and contributors of all kind are welcome:

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   http://minutes.iiab.io
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= GIVE IT A SPIN ! =

IIAB 6.4 pre-releases run on many platforms (such as [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms Ubuntu 16.04.2, CentOS 7.3 and Debian 8.8]).  For most people, the easiest way to try it out is using a $35 Raspberry Pi 3 computer running the [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Raspbian] OS, simply by running this 1-liner:

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   curl [http://download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load.txt download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load-lite.txt] | sudo bash
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''Or if you want this to run significantly faster (typically < 1 hour) try this smaller selection of server apps instead:''

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   curl [http://download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load.txt download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load.txt] | sudo bash
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'''An Ethernet (live Internet) cable installed into the back of your Raspberry Pi 3 is very strongly recommended during installation!'''

''Write to bugs @ iiab.io if you find bugs, and don't be shy posting to our public forums at http://iiab.io !''

Let it rip (either above 1-line install) while noting this [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Installation#do-everything-from-scratch "from scratch"] full installation can take <u>an hour or more</u> to complete on Raspbian.  The time depends on the speed of your microSD card &mdash; and how well-ventilated your Raspberry Pi 3 CPU is (its clock frequency is throttled above 80C to prevent damage; but monitor it on hot days using "vcgencmd measure_temp" if you're curious!)

While You Wait: definitely check out http://FAQ.IIAB.IO and read the tech docs @ https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki

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The past ''stable'' release is currently [[../6.3|IIAB 6.3]], released on July 13, 2017.  The latest is always available here: https://github.com/iiab/iiab/releases/latest

Our new repos (software code) emerged in late May 2017 here: http://github.com/iiab

Return to this IIAB 6.4 summary site anytime later, with short link: http://wiki.iiab.io/6.4