Kiwix
kiwix.org
Software and downloads that let you read Wikipedia and other large reference collections offline, on a phone, a computer or a small device.
Why it is useful
Useful for travel, for places with poor internet and for emergency preparedness. A full offline library fits on a phone or a USB stick.
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