[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu/OSS desktop for kids

[Percy Langa]

On 2012/08/20 09:55 AM, Charl Wentzel wrote:
> On 20/08/2012 09:35, Percy Langa wrote:
>> Im in the process of setting up a PC for two kids aged 5 & 7. My aim 
>> is really simple: get the kids to familiarise themselves with PCs, 
>> learn (math, eng, geography, biology, etc), play games & watch movies.
>>
>> Now, my first instinct to install linux :) but Im a bit concerned 
>> that their school PCs are Windows. Will they be bothered by the 
>> differences between windows and linux? Should I worry at all?
>>
> I think you are too concerned about the differences! 

:)
I think it comes from the fact that I use Win, Linux and Mac on a daily 
basis. Win @ work & Linux/Mac @ home. Life would be a bliss if 
everything was Linux and Mac :)

> My kids are 5 & 8 and have been using a PC at home since 3 years of 
> age.  I've introduced them to both Linux since the age of 4.  I have a 
> dedicated PC just for them configured with Dual Boot; Win 7 and 
> Edubuntu.  The both now how to boot into the operating system the want 
> to get to the activities the want.  You can even download some fancy 
> boot loaders that gives you operating system icons rather then the 
> GRUB text list, which will make it even easier for them to understand.
Edubuntu sounds good. I will consider the dual-boot option. Anyone tried 
Qimo 4 Kids?

Shot Charl.

Percy