This vault contains a complete offline backup of all of Wikipedia, in English, with cross references and images, current as of December, 2024. You can use this is for reference if you ever find yourself without internet, or need to rebuild society from the ground up for whatever reason. To browse this offline version of Wikipedia, first install [[Kiwix]] from the following link. Kiwix is a simple, free, and open-source program that lets you navigate Wikipedia offline without a browser. If you have internet access, you can download more recent ZIM files from the [Wikimedia Foundation here](https://dumps.wikimedia.org/kiwix/zim/wikipedia/) ![[kiwix-desktop_windows_x64_2.3.1-2.zip]] # Installing Kiwix: 1. Extract the folder above to Install Kiwix 2.3.1 for Windows. 2. **Install Kiwix**: Install the Kiwix app, which is available above for windows, and online for other platforms, including macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and even on Raspberry Pi. Kiwix also offers browser extensions for easy access. - [Kiwix Downloads](https://www.kiwix.org/en/downloads/) 3. **Load the ZIM File for Wikipedia into Kiwix**: Open the ZIM file within the Kiwix app. From there, you can browse the content just like a normal website, without needing an internet connection. 4. **Search and Browse**: Kiwix includes a search function, so you can find specific articles or sections within the ZIM file. Navigation is smooth, and hyperlinks between pages work just like on the live site. **ZIM files** are highly compressed files that store large collections of wiki content or other web-based material for offline use. The ZIM format was specifically designed to provide an efficient way to store entire websites, like Wikipedia, so they can be viewed without an internet connection. This makes it ideal for situations where internet access is limited, unreliable, or unavailable. ### ZIM Files Included in this Archive: All of Wikipedia, In English, with Pictures and Cross-links: (81GB) (as of March 2021) ![[wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2021-03.zim]] All of WikiSpecies, an open database of every known Species ![[wikispecies_en_all_maxi_2021-06.zim]] Selected Khan Academy Resources on Biology, Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry: ![[khan-academy-videos_en_cellular-respiration-biology-khan-academy_2021-03.zim]] ![[khan-academy-videos_en_chemistry-of-life-biology-khan-academy_2021-04.zim]] ![[khan-academy-videos_en_chemical-reactions-and-stoichiometry-chemistry-khan-academy_2021-03.zim]] All of Appropedia, In English, With Pictures: ![[appropedia_en_all_maxi_2021-03.zim]] ### What is **[[Kiwix]]**? **Kiwix** is an open-source software application that allows users to read and browse ZIM files offline. Originally developed to enable offline access to Wikipedia, Kiwix has expanded to support other types of content, including Project Gutenberg, TED talks, and various other educational resources. ### Use Cases for ZIM Files and Kiwix: - **Education in Remote Areas**: Schools in areas with no or limited internet can provide students with offline access to vast amounts of knowledge, including Wikipedia, textbooks, and educational videos. - **Humanitarian Aid**: ZIM files are often used by organizations in disaster-stricken or underdeveloped regions where internet infrastructure is not available. - **Personal Use**: Individuals who want offline access to information, either because they live in areas with unreliable internet or simply to save on data costs. - **Travel**: Backpackers and travelers can use Kiwix to access travel guides (e.g., Wikivoyage) and language dictionaries without needing internet access.