11 September 2006
Linux for children and schools
Ubuntu Linux has several varieties, one of which I will focus on today because of its specific focus on children.
Many people may be thinking that Linux is not something for children, it's too complicated or something similar. It doesn't have to be and when it is running it isn't at all complicated. Windows can be complicated as well when installing it on a virgin machine.
The Edubuntu operating system is made especially for schools and educational environments. It was designed so a teacher or administrator could install and setup a classroom "quickly and easily". It was also created with the idea that if children like it they can get a copy of the operating system and all the software from their teachers and install it on a computer at home and share it with their parents and friends.
Edubuntu is released every six months. It's last release in June of 2006 included over 14000 applications that can be installed at the time of installing Edubuntu. These applications include an office suite (Open Office), professional desktop publishing software (Scribus), graphics packages, applications for teaching and learning, and resources for schools.
The software is already in use in schools and public institutions. ACTUS computer lab for the local community of Poznań, Poland, Mount Rainier Public Library in Mount Rainier, Maryland, and St. George Catholic School for Boys all use Edubuntu. Don't think they all are using it in English, Edubuntu is offered in many languages and if you're willing to help you can help translate it into your language if it isn't already, but most languages already have a translation.
Many people may be thinking that Linux is not something for children, it's too complicated or something similar. It doesn't have to be and when it is running it isn't at all complicated. Windows can be complicated as well when installing it on a virgin machine.
The Edubuntu operating system is made especially for schools and educational environments. It was designed so a teacher or administrator could install and setup a classroom "quickly and easily". It was also created with the idea that if children like it they can get a copy of the operating system and all the software from their teachers and install it on a computer at home and share it with their parents and friends.
Edubuntu is released every six months. It's last release in June of 2006 included over 14000 applications that can be installed at the time of installing Edubuntu. These applications include an office suite (Open Office), professional desktop publishing software (Scribus), graphics packages, applications for teaching and learning, and resources for schools.
The software is already in use in schools and public institutions. ACTUS computer lab for the local community of Poznań, Poland, Mount Rainier Public Library in Mount Rainier, Maryland, and St. George Catholic School for Boys all use Edubuntu. Don't think they all are using it in English, Edubuntu is offered in many languages and if you're willing to help you can help translate it into your language if it isn't already, but most languages already have a translation.
Labels: edubuntu, education, linux, os, ubuntu
