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The [http://dev.laptop.org/pub/content/library/ OLPC Library] is the repository all content shipped with the XO laptop. In order to add your content to this repository, you must create a self-contained [[OLPC_Human_Interface_Guidelines/Activities/Activity_Bundles|bundle]] for your content. This page gives you the information you need to select, format, and package your content bundle. |
The [http://dev.laptop.org/pub/content/library/ OLPC Library] is the repository all content shipped with the XO laptop. In order to add your content to this repository, you must create a self-contained [[OLPC_Human_Interface_Guidelines/Activities/Activity_Bundles|bundle]] for your content. This page gives you the information you need to select, format, and package your content bundle. |
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==Selecting Content== |
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The first step to creating your content bundle is to determine what content should be included. In some cases, this is easy: everything! In other cases, however, there are additional considerations: |
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'''Size.''' How big is your collection? |
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If the entire size of your collection is between 5-20MB, |
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5-20MB for XO |
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1GB for library. |
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Remember, the XO laptop is built with only 1GB of data storage. Additional storage If your |
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'''Quality.''' Does your collection have a rating system in place? If so, consider including only top-rated material in your content bundle. Otherwise, think about "curating" a selection of high quality material to be included in your bundle. |
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'''Relevance.'''' Is your entire collection relevant to children? If so, terrific! If not, consider including only material relevant to children. |
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'''Language.''' Does your collection contain material in multiple languages? |
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'''Licensing issues.''' |
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==Formatting Content== |
==Formatting Content== |
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Revision as of 17:44, 12 July 2007
Overview
The OLPC Library is the repository all content shipped with the XO laptop. In order to add your content to this repository, you must create a self-contained bundle for your content. This page gives you the information you need to select, format, and package your content bundle.
Selecting Content
The first step to creating your content bundle is to determine what content should be included. In some cases, this is easy: everything! In other cases, however, there are additional considerations:
Size. How big is your collection?
If the entire size of your collection is between 5-20MB,
5-20MB for XO 1GB for library.
Remember, the XO laptop is built with only 1GB of data storage. Additional storage If your
Quality. Does your collection have a rating system in place? If so, consider including only top-rated material in your content bundle. Otherwise, think about "curating" a selection of high quality material to be included in your bundle.
Relevance.' Is your entire collection relevant to children? If so, terrific! If not, consider including only material relevant to children.
Language. Does your collection contain material in multiple languages?
Licensing issues.