The Linux-based operating system, designed specifically for kids, offers a vast range of educational and fun applications. It also comes with a personalized GNOME interface, simplifying user experience.
The Foresight Linux Kid's Edition is a specially designed Linux distribution that caters specifically to children. The desktop environment has been customized with a number of education and entertainment applications, making it the ideal operating system for young users.
The education section of the Foresight Kid's Edition features some of the best applications for young learners. These include Tuxpaint, which is an award-winning drawing program suitable for children aged between 3-12. Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor for children, while GCompris is an educational software suite with many different activities to keep kids engaged. Tux, of Math Command, is an educational arcade game that stars Tux, based on the classic game "Missile Command".
The entertainment and games section of this distribution is just as impressive. It includes popular games such as SuperTux, a classic 2D jump 'n run sidescroller, SuperTuxKart, a 3D kart racing game, Foobilliard, a 3D billiards/pool game, GNU Chess, and Super Maryo Chronicles that offers many different stages and levels.
Furthermore, the Foresight Kid's Edition offers excellent Internet and Media Applications. The applications included in the package are F-Spot Photo Manager, Firefox Web Browser, Pidgin Instant Messenger, Banshee Media Player, and Totem Movie Player.
Foresight Linux also offers another distribution, the Foresight Mobile Edition. It is particularly suitable for a netbook or ultra-portable PC. This operating system is well-maintained with a rolling release schedule that ensures your desktop environment is always up to date. Foresight Mobile also offers a package manager, Conary. Additionally, the desktop environment is customized with GNOME, which is perfect for smaller screens, and a great range of up to date software applications.
The education section of the Foresight Kid's Edition features some of the best applications for young learners. These include Tuxpaint, which is an award-winning drawing program suitable for children aged between 3-12. Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor for children, while GCompris is an educational software suite with many different activities to keep kids engaged. Tux, of Math Command, is an educational arcade game that stars Tux, based on the classic game "Missile Command".
The entertainment and games section of this distribution is just as impressive. It includes popular games such as SuperTux, a classic 2D jump 'n run sidescroller, SuperTuxKart, a 3D kart racing game, Foobilliard, a 3D billiards/pool game, GNU Chess, and Super Maryo Chronicles that offers many different stages and levels.
Furthermore, the Foresight Kid's Edition offers excellent Internet and Media Applications. The applications included in the package are F-Spot Photo Manager, Firefox Web Browser, Pidgin Instant Messenger, Banshee Media Player, and Totem Movie Player.
Foresight Linux also offers another distribution, the Foresight Mobile Edition. It is particularly suitable for a netbook or ultra-portable PC. This operating system is well-maintained with a rolling release schedule that ensures your desktop environment is always up to date. Foresight Mobile also offers a package manager, Conary. Additionally, the desktop environment is customized with GNOME, which is perfect for smaller screens, and a great range of up to date software applications.
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