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| − | = | + | == DigiPresHack Outline Proposal== |
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| + | The idea is to have recurring events in hackathon style where we build up the information we need to do digital preservation better. These could be regular fixtures alongside conferences (iPres, IIPC GA, IDCC, etc.) but would also have a strong remote-participation element. There would be three main outcomes: | ||
* More information documenting more formats, risks and other preservation issues. | * More information documenting more formats, risks and other preservation issues. | ||
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i.e. there would always be an educational/introductory strange to help people learn about the issues and learn how to contribute to the registries/data sources. | i.e. there would always be an educational/introductory strange to help people learn about the issues and learn how to contribute to the registries/data sources. | ||
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| − | == Introductory Track == | + | === Introductory Track === |
These are tasks that only require basic technical skills and a willingness to learn how to document their findings. We would perform basic tasks where we create test files and check how they are rendered. | These are tasks that only require basic technical skills and a willingness to learn how to document their findings. We would perform basic tasks where we create test files and check how they are rendered. | ||
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Goal is to better understand formats and software dependencies and document genuine preservation risks. | Goal is to better understand formats and software dependencies and document genuine preservation risks. | ||
| − | == Technical Track == | + | === Technical Track === |
Improving tools, making new ID signatures in forms suitable for PRONOM etc. | Improving tools, making new ID signatures in forms suitable for PRONOM etc. | ||