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Holt: /* Can I upgrade IIAB software? */

2026-05-15T12:23:44Z

Can I upgrade IIAB software?

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	== Can I upgrade IIAB software? ==		== Can I upgrade IIAB software? ==

	Please understand this can DESTROY your Internet-in-a-Box if attempted on an older IIAB !		Please understand this can DESTROY your Internet-in-a-Box if attempted on an older IIAB (do NOT use iiab-update to update from one OS major release/version to the next!)

	''If your IIAB is more than a few weeks old, it's generally much better to install IIAB from scratch at https://download.iiab.io''		''If your IIAB is more than a few weeks old, it's generally much better (and much safer) to install IIAB from scratch at https://download.iiab.io''

	But if you're willing to proceed AT YOUR OWN RISK ([[#How_do_I_back_up.2C_shrink_.26_copy_IIAB_microSD_cards%3F\|MAKE A BACKUP FIRST]]) here are instructions, if your IIAB is online:		But if you're willing to proceed AT YOUR OWN RISK ([[#How_do_I_back_up.2C_shrink_.26_copy_IIAB_microSD_cards%3F\|MAKE A BACKUP FIRST]]) here are instructions, if your IIAB is online:
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	'''NEW WAY uses [https://github.com/iiab/calibre-web/wiki#upgrading iiab-update], as of July 2024:'''		'''NEW WAY uses [https://github.com/iiab/calibre-web/wiki#upgrading iiab-update], as of July 2024:'''

	* '''Run <code>sudo iiab-update</code> if you want OS apt updates, in addition to full upgrading of Ansible, Admin Console, Calibre-Web.'''		* '''Run <code>sudo iiab-update</code> if you want minor OS apt updates, in addition to full upgrading of Ansible, Admin Console, Calibre-Web.'''
	* '''Run <code>sudo iiab-update -f</code> if you want it to run very fast (upgrading IIAB's core and IIAB Calibre-Web, but avoiding slow tasks!)'''		* '''Run <code>sudo iiab-update -f</code> if you want it to run very fast (upgrading IIAB's core and IIAB Calibre-Web, but avoiding slow tasks!)'''

Holt: /* What OS should I use? */

2026-04-30T03:05:05Z

What OS should I use?

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	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#linuxmint-22 Linux Mint 22] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] are easy to install, with a friendly graphical desktop ([https://www.linuxmint.com/download_all.php security updates until April 2029]).		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#linuxmint-22 Linux Mint 22] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] are easy to install, with a friendly graphical desktop ([https://www.linuxmint.com/download_all.php security updates until April 2029]).

	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] ([https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/release-team/list-of-releases/ updates until ~~June~~ 2031]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] ([https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/release-team/list-of-releases/ updates until May 2031]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release 2026-04-23). --> <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release 2026-04-23). --> <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->

Holt: /* What OS should I use? */

2026-04-23T22:06:58Z

What OS should I use?

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	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#raspios-12 Raspberry Pi OS 12 (Bookworm)] should be released in [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/#your-questions-answered mid-October 2023], but those comfortable with Debian/Ubuntu and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APT_(software) apt] can already try it on an experimental basis! -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#raspios-12 Raspberry Pi OS 12 (Bookworm)] should be released in [https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/#your-questions-answered mid-October 2023], but those comfortable with Debian/Ubuntu and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APT_(software) apt] can already try it on an experimental basis! -->
	<!-- ** The NOOBS OS is ''NOT'' supported. -->		<!-- ** The NOOBS OS is ''NOT'' supported. -->
	** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-~~2404~~ Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] can also work, but use substantially more memory. <!-- (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->		** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] can also work, but use substantially more memory. <!-- (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->

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	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#linuxmint-22 Linux Mint 22] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] are easy to install, with a friendly graphical desktop ([https://www.linuxmint.com/download_all.php security updates until April 2029]).		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#linuxmint-22 Linux Mint 22] and [https://www.edubuntu.org Edubuntu] are easy to install, with a friendly graphical desktop ([https://www.linuxmint.com/download_all.php security updates until April 2029]).

	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-~~2404~~ Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] ([https://~~wiki~~.ubuntu.com/~~Releases#Future security~~ updates until June ~~2029~~]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] ([https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/release-team/list-of-releases/ updates until June 2031]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->
	** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release 2026-04-23). <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release 2026-04-23). --> <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->
	<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->		<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->

Holt: /* What OS should I use? */

2026-04-14T02:41:14Z

What OS should I use?

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	<!--[https://www.centos.org/download/ CentOS 7] ([https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/General#What_is_the_support_.27.27end_of_life.27.27_for_each_CentOS_release%3F--><!--https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentOS#End-of-support_schedule--><!-- security updates until June 30, 2024]).--><!--[https://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu LTS (64-bit 16.04)] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2021]) which was newly supported as of [[../6.3\|IIAB 6.3]].--><!--(*) Many schools/libraries/clinics now believe LTS is necessary to avoid the rapid annual turnover of Fedora (inherited from OLPC in 2012, during the transition from XS to XSCE). Whereas [[XS_Community_Edition/6.0#Supported_OS.27s\|in the past]], deployments often preferred the cutting-edge features provided by a recent version of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedora_%28operating_system%29 Fedora OS], similar to [[13.2.11\|OLPC OS 13.2.11]].-->		<!--[https://www.centos.org/download/ CentOS 7] ([https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/General#What_is_the_support_.27.27end_of_life.27.27_for_each_CentOS_release%3F--><!--https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentOS#End-of-support_schedule--><!-- security updates until June 30, 2024]).--><!--[https://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/ Ubuntu LTS (64-bit 16.04)] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2021]) which was newly supported as of [[../6.3\|IIAB 6.3]].--><!--(*) Many schools/libraries/clinics now believe LTS is necessary to avoid the rapid annual turnover of Fedora (inherited from OLPC in 2012, during the transition from XS to XSCE). Whereas [[XS_Community_Edition/6.0#Supported_OS.27s\|in the past]], deployments often preferred the cutting-edge features provided by a recent version of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedora_%28operating_system%29 Fedora OS], similar to [[13.2.11\|OLPC OS 13.2.11]].-->

	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#trisquel-12 Trisquel 12 (Ecne)] ~~pre-releases work~~ as of ~~November 2025~~. The Trisquel GNU/Linux OS is endorsed by the Free Software Foundation.		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#trisquel-12 Trisquel 12 (Ecne)] works as of its 2026-04-11 release. The Trisquel GNU/Linux OS is endorsed by the Free Software Foundation.

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Holt at 21:54, 9 April 2026

2026-04-09T21:54:45Z

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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#Is_a_quick_installation_possible%3F\|Is a quick installation possible?]]<br>		See: [[#Is_a_quick_installation_possible%3F\|Is a quick installation possible?]]<br>
	See: [[#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation%3F\|What services (IIAB apps) are suggested during installation?]]<br>		See: [[#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation%3F\|What services (IIAB apps) are suggested during installation?]]<br>
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	See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>		See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_my_own_content%3F\|How do I add my own content?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_my_own_content%3F\|How do I add my own content?]]<br>
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	See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>		See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>
	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#What_are_the_default_passwords%3F\|What are the default passwords?]]<br>		See: [[#What_are_the_default_passwords%3F\|What are the default passwords?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>

Holt: /* What OS should I use? */

2026-04-09T21:48:20Z

What OS should I use?

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	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2404 Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Future security updates until June 2029]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2404 Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Future security updates until June 2029]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->
	** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release ~~April~~ 2026). <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->		** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release 2026-04-23). <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->
	<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->		<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->

Holt: /* What OS should I use? */

2026-04-09T21:47:31Z

What OS should I use?

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	* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2404 Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Future security updates until June 2029]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->		* [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2404 Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Future security updates until June 2029]) <!-- , e.g. with the NEW Kolibri 0.17 [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3783 #3783] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2204 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2027]) will remain popular on servers, until Kolibri 0.17 pre-releases become a bit more mature on Ubuntu 24.04. [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3709#issuecomment-1962517952 #3709] [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3751 #3751] [https://github.com/learningequality/kolibri/issues/11316 learningequality/kolibri#11316] --> <!-- ''CAUTION: Kolibri, Moodle, PBX and Sugarizer are not yet compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 as of May 2022.'' [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3189 #3189] -->
	** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases ~~should~~ work~~, starting early in 2026~~ (final release April 2026). <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->		** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2604 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS] pre-releases work (final release April 2026). <!-- if you don't mind its very short life span, but be aware of: [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4060 #4060] -->
	<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->		<!-- ** [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#ubuntu-2310 Ubuntu 23.10] can work (originally released 2023-10-12, with [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases#Current end-of-life July 2024]) if you don't mind its very short life span. -->
	<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->		<!-- * [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/wiki/IIAB-Platforms#operating-systems Ubuntu 20.04 LTS] ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases security updates until April 2025, end-of-life April 2030]) -->

Holt at 21:46, 9 April 2026

2026-04-09T21:46:26Z

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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>

Holt: /* How do I add my own content? */

2026-04-09T21:24:38Z

How do I add my own content?

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	#* http://box.lan/local_content		#* http://box.lan/local_content

			See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>

Holt: /* Can I permanently attach an external USB drive, to add more content? */

2026-04-01T18:53:41Z

Can I permanently attach an external USB drive, to add more content?

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	CLARIF 4: When copying large Content Packs, we strongly recommend the <code>rsync -av</code> command, so that files are not lost and the copy process can continue if interrupted — while preserving ownership and timestamps.		CLARIF 4: When copying large Content Packs, we strongly recommend the <code>rsync -av</code> command, so that files are not lost and the copy process can continue if interrupted — while preserving ownership and timestamps.

	CLARIF 5: Another way to do this (e.g. on a more temporary basis) is "bind mounting" as mentioned at [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2679 #2679], [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3106 #3106] and [https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/198590/what-is-a-bind-mount "What is a bind mount?"]		CLARIF 5: Another way to do this (e.g. on a more temporary basis) is "bind mounting" as mentioned at [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2679 #2679], [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/3106 #3106], [https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/4332 #4332] and [https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/198590/what-is-a-bind-mount "What is a bind mount?"]

	CLARIF 6: If your Linux OS has a graphical desktop, it's common to see popup message warnings like:		CLARIF 6: If your Linux OS has a graphical desktop, it's common to see popup message warnings like:

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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#Is_a_quick_installation_possible%3F\|Is a quick installation possible?]]<br>		See: [[#Is_a_quick_installation_possible%3F\|Is a quick installation possible?]]<br>
	See: [[#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation%3F\|What services (IIAB apps) are suggested during installation?]]<br>		See: [[#What_services_.28IIAB_apps.29_are_suggested_during_installation%3F\|What services (IIAB apps) are suggested during installation?]]<br>
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	See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>		See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_my_own_content%3F\|How do I add my own content?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_my_own_content%3F\|How do I add my own content?]]<br>
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	See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>		See: [[#What_can_I_do_with_E-books_and_Internet-in-a-Box%3F\|What can I do with E-books and Internet-in-a-Box?]]<br>
	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#What_are_the_default_passwords%3F\|What are the default passwords?]]<br>		See: [[#What_are_the_default_passwords%3F\|What are the default passwords?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>

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	See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>		See: [[#Can_teachers_display_their_own_content%3F\|Can teachers display their own content?]]<br>
			See: [[#Can_students_upload_their_own_work%3F\|Can students upload their own work?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_customize_my_Internet-in-a-Box_home_page%3F\|How do I customize my Internet-in-a-Box home page?]]<br>
	See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>		See: [[#How_do_I_add_ZIM_files%2C_like_Wikipedia%3F\|How do I add ZIM files, like Wikipedia?]]<br>