Skolelinux
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| Website: | skolelinux.org |
| Company/ developer: |
Skolelinux / Knut Yrvin |
| OS family: | Linux |
| Source model: | free software |
| Kernel type: | Monolithic kernel |
| Default user interface: | KDE |
| License: | Various |
| Working state: | Current |
Skolelinux is an educational Linux distribution based on Debian (hence also named: Debian-Edu).
Skolelinux is a free software project founded in Norway. Its name is derived from Norwegian "Skole" (School). Skolelinux offers four different installation profiles on one Compact Disk that will easily install a pre-configured educational network including main server, workstations and thin client server. In short, its major aimings are:
- Create a Linux distribution tailored for schools -- based on their needs and resources.
- Simplify maintenance of computer facilities.
- Provide a thin client-solution, which eases maintenance, reduces costs and allows use of old hardware.
- Cut costs by using open source software and re-using old hardware.
- Localize the IT infrastructure by translating the software pages to all officially-supported languages in Norway, that is Nynorsk and Bokmål as well as Sami.
- Identify and facilitate suitable programs for use in the schools.
- Enable teachers to provide high quality IT-teaching to their students.
[edit] Funding
Skolelinux received a loan from the SLX Debian Labs of NOK 4 million, approximatelly USD $594,681.
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