IIAB/6.4

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Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) 6.4 (GitHub) became available on an experimental/rolling basis (master branch) for DIY contributors in early July 2017. It's expected to be released approximately September 2017.

Its primary purpose being to support the Raspberry Pi's new OS (Raspbian Stretch built on Debian 9 first released June 17th, 2017 — instead of Debian 8 originally from April 26, 2015).

IIAB 6.4 DRAFT Release Notes are emerging here: https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-6.4-Release-Notes

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!

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

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

  http://minutes.iiab.io

GIVE IT A SPIN !

IIAB 6.4 pre-releases run on many platforms (such as Ubuntu 16.04, CentOS 7.4 and Debian 8.9 -> 9.1?). For most people, the easiest way to try it out is using a $35 Raspberry Pi 3 computer running the Raspbian OS, simply by running this 1-liner:

  curl download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load.txt | sudo bash

Or if you want this to run significantly faster (typically < 1 hour) try this smaller selection of server apps instead:

  curl download.iiab.io/6.4/rpi/load-lite.txt | sudo bash

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 "from scratch" full installation can take an hour or more to complete on Raspbian. The time depends on the speed of your microSD card — 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 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