Offline survival assistant – local LLM and Kiwix, runs from a USB stick(github.com)
14 pointsby soloyo4 hours ago6 comments
  • oxedom3 hours ago
    Make it a USB DeadDrop!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_dead_drop

  • MSFT_Edging2 hours ago
    Why though?

    Why take "book" and make it even more fragile and dependent on a dozen factors?

    You're better off printing actual survival guide PDFs duplex with 4 pages per side, binding that, and storing it with a little magnifying glass.

    "oh the world is ending, just let me set up my solar charging station to power the LLM which will read a book for me".

  • SrslyJosh2 hours ago
    If you need this, you're not gonna make it.
  • tobadzistsini3 hours ago
    Already posted on hn. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50264853
  • jvanderbot2 hours ago
    Once again I have to suggest Project Nomad.

    It already puts together an installer, stack, knowledge base, and local LLM support

    Edit: copied up https://www.projectnomad.us/

  • ccozan3 hours ago
    neat idea but it requires a PC, this requires power and an outlet, which in a true disaster case is not possible.

    Is there anything but for mobile? Or even a dedicated device.

    • katmannthree3 hours ago
      Many people have generators for shorter term emergencies. Even in places with severe infrastructure damage they often have grid power, just unreliably and only for a few hours at a time.

      Also there's solar. For the cost of a gaming PC you can get a solar and lfp battery setup that will power a laptop for a very long time.

      • ccozan2 hours ago
        I understand, myself have such a backup battery for the house. But I am still pleading my case for a mobile solution. If there is a earthquake or large scale disaster, I am more inclined to have already my phone on me than my laptop.

        ( not sure what was the downvote for... )