The timing of this assignment is interesting because it has been about couple of weeks that I have been looking for free open source software and operating system for my niece who just got her first new computer.
I have explored the Ubuntu version 10.10 open source operating system. This was named after the South African ideology which means “humanity towards others”. I thought what a great name for this free and open source software which provides users with flexibility and accessibility just like Windows. Not only users can install it wherever they want, they can also personalize it to their liking. I found out through my readings that Ubuntu is one of the most accessible operating systems and is also translated into 25 languages. That’s quite impressive!
Exploring the system was fairly straightforward, it actually offers all the applications needed on a computer such as a web browser (i.e. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome), office suites to create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations (i.e. openoffice.org), email and chat/instant messaging, and media applications…etc.
Of course, I am still a newbie in this new environment, and I didn't explore every corner yet but it sounds exciting and definitely worthwhile to get familiar with this totally FREE resource.
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Ubuntu is a ridiculously powerful OS for education. There are some incredibly powerful, free, applications designed just for this Linux environment. Many wonderful science programs, in particular because of robust university support. Did your niece install it?
ReplyDeleteThank You for this Post.. I am definitely going to research further into OS for education.. This environment is definitely educational !
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