Edubunto the Linux Solution for teachers.
In a previous post I mentioned that I would share with you what I thought was the best distribution of Linux for schools. I expected to try a few that had been recommended to me and perhaps look at a few others to determine the best. As you can see by the time that has been since the previous post that this has been a time consuming process. And you can see by the title Edubuntu won. Rather than doing a side by side comparison of the vast array of possible Linux choices I will focus on what features sold me.
The fist key that was a requirement for me is that I could load it on a PC machine or a Mac Machine. Edubunto loads easily on either machine, and runs well on both systems. There is a downside however because some software that is written for Linux does not operate on both platforms. The other issue is dealing with a dual boot machine. I’m pretty tech literate, but I did have some trouble loading Linux on my PC while still wanting to preserve my windows so that I could boot to both. I must admit that it is easier than some, however I only recommend loading this software if you intend to commit the entire machine to it.
The second factor is ease of use. Edubunto was easy to figure out quickly. Within minutes of loading I was opening applications and working with files with ease. It is not piggy backing of Windows or OSX but it is very intuitive.
Third is bundled software. This program comes with many applications that cater directly to the needs of teachers and students. It includes Open Office Video Applications, Learning Games, Graphics Application, 3d Animation software, and more. It has everything you need for the creative and intuitive to create and explore. One Note although the operating system is easy to use many of the applications are very powerful, and require some time to learn.
If you are looking for something to load on student computers, and Windows or Mac software does not meet your needs, or is just plain to expensive, then Edubuntu is a powerful and viable solution.
The fist key that was a requirement for me is that I could load it on a PC machine or a Mac Machine. Edubunto loads easily on either machine, and runs well on both systems. There is a downside however because some software that is written for Linux does not operate on both platforms. The other issue is dealing with a dual boot machine. I’m pretty tech literate, but I did have some trouble loading Linux on my PC while still wanting to preserve my windows so that I could boot to both. I must admit that it is easier than some, however I only recommend loading this software if you intend to commit the entire machine to it.
The second factor is ease of use. Edubunto was easy to figure out quickly. Within minutes of loading I was opening applications and working with files with ease. It is not piggy backing of Windows or OSX but it is very intuitive.
Third is bundled software. This program comes with many applications that cater directly to the needs of teachers and students. It includes Open Office Video Applications, Learning Games, Graphics Application, 3d Animation software, and more. It has everything you need for the creative and intuitive to create and explore. One Note although the operating system is easy to use many of the applications are very powerful, and require some time to learn.
If you are looking for something to load on student computers, and Windows or Mac software does not meet your needs, or is just plain to expensive, then Edubuntu is a powerful and viable solution.
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