[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu/OSS desktop for kids

[tim@cybersmart.co.za]

My 3yr old grandson is quite happy using unity. He opens dash, types 'gc' to open gcompris or 'ch' for Childsplay (both essential kids apps) and plays for hours on his own.  he had learnt mouse skills, keyboard and maths, spelling & sounds, geography, memory & basic internet in 1 year.
Let them learn basics in Ubuntu and adapt to windows later. I think  this is the key to changing the world.

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From: "Percy Langa" <percylanga at gmail.com>
To: <ubuntu-za at lists.ubuntu.com>
Subject: [ubuntu-za] Ubuntu/OSS desktop for kids
Date: Mon, Aug 20, 2012 09:35


Hey all,

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?

As a workaround, I think I will carry on with the linux install and customise the DE/WM to mimick 'Windows look' as far as possible.

Any thoughts? What setup do you guys have at home for kids?

Cheers,
Percy

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