Edubuntu is a
complete Linux operating system designed with education in mind. Based
on
Ubuntu, Edubuntu provides a
complete solution for those who need a desktop environment
that
focuses on education for young people. For children who are
just starting out with computers,
Gcompris offers a fantastic early
learning environment. For slightly older kids, there are a number of
games and activities from the Tux4Kids
and
KDEEdu
projects. For those in high school and older, there is a
full office suite as well as applications for instant
messaging, graphics,
sound and video. Edubuntu also includes access to thousands of
other high quality open source programs that are available to
download and install with the click of a button at no additional
cost. Edubuntu
sets itself apart from other operating systems in its
unwavering focus on the educational needs of children all over the
world. Every
development decision and application keeps the motto "Linux For Young
Human Beings" in mind. To that end, Edubuntu includes
translations for many languages as well as
localization and accessibility features designed to
help young people fully enjoy their computing
experience.
