I think is wise keep the subjet open John, and I like specialy the name "DH on a Stick".

But, we already have the firts difference, and I think tha´s evidence of our necesity of consider the topic: Please, send the file, my conection is limited to ".cu" web sites, mostly, a can´t even think in a Dropbox.

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----- Original Message -----

From: John Simpson

To: globaloutlookdh-l@uleth.ca

Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 11:23 AM

Subject: [globaloutlookDH-l] Re: globaloutlookdh-l Digest, Vol 5, Issue 5

Hello Global DHers,

I'd like to pursue an idea that came up in Havana that can be roughly summarized as "DH on a Stick". Roughly it would focus on the minimal tools and materials necessary to get started doing DH in environments that are less ideal. The core idea is to understand what software and materials could be loaded on a USB drive for distribution, taking into consideration space limitations, language constraints, processing power, end user needs/goals, etc. Building out from this are ideas having to do with new simple techs like Raspberry Pi.

Beyond the practical value of linking the community together and enabling new members it would also have deep research value in creating discussions around what is essential. Various snapshots of stick flavours or versions taken over time would be valuable to analyze in the future.

Here's a link to the summary that I wrote up after the INKE Havana Conference that is in my Dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7tosulwfwwk5rgq/DH%20on%20a%20Stick%202012-12-14.pdf

If the link doesn't work and you are interested then let me know and I'll send the file directly.

-John