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Steph's reponses, including trying to find a colour you guys hadn't already used that could be read easily

INTEGRATE THESE EXISTING FAQs: http://samvera.org/samvera-community-sourced-software/faq/

General

  • What is Samvera?

Samvera is an open source digital repository framework that is community driven. The software technology stack utilizes four major components: Fedora repository software, Solr indexes, Blacklight and Samvera gems. A Samvera repository provides functionality for a flexible and extensible digital repository solution.  From the beginning, Samvera has been envisioned as a collaborative effort sustained by a vibrant community of developers, repository managers, metadata experts and users working together to develop a repository solution. The name Samvera is an Icelandic term meaning "togetherness."

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Note/suggestion: Possibly reverse the sentences on community and technology to put the community first.  Highlight combination of widely used and community-specific components (making Samvera more than the sum of its parts).  Thorny query - how much do we emphasise Fedora in this, given the development of Valkyrie.  We have to mention it, but we also now need to highlight the flexibility - maybe mention the intention of technology sustainability through the ability to switch out components?

The name Samvera is an Icelandic term meaning "togetherness."  From   From the beginning, Samvera has been envisioned as a collaborative effort sustained by a vibrant community of developers, repository managers, metadata experts and users working together to develop a repository solution.  Samvera   Samvera is an open source digital repository framework that is community driven, utilizing best of breed technologies to provides a flexible and extensible digital repository solution.  



  •   What is Samvera being used for?

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