On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 7:46 AM, Padmini Sankaran <[email protected]> wrote: > Bhaskar, Balu, all, > Thank you for expressing an interest in a possible project. > In FOSS I am familiar only with the Ubuntu OS (and its variants edubuntu, > kubuntu etc.) > > Am exploring the possibility of getting HS students involved in learning to > format hard drives of older computers (that people want to get rid of), > install the Ubuntu OS and make these available to those with less access to > computers. > The students would then teach the recipients to use the OS and applications > that work with the OS. They would also help with regular upgrades each year > when the next version is released. It is an ongoing programme. > There are details of course which would be modified depending on the > context. But that's it in a nutshell. > > I need to meet with those who could help teach the HS students about > Ubuntu, how to install, upgrade, find applications and put together > tutorials for those they wish to help. > Hope this makes sense. > <clipped>
Great initiative. I suppose Ubuntu is a very reliable OS and stable platform for new comers. One question here - Is Unity under consideration? I thought, it could be bit daunting for new comers. I could be wrong here. Any considerations for other desktop flavors of Ubuntu, like, Kubuntu or even Linux Mint with MATE or XFCE (older hardware) could be a possible choice. I think, latest Mint even supports offline driver installation for certain hardware. (wifi) -- Cheers, Anand Radhakrishnan When there is a drive, there is a path. [C:\>] _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc ILUGC Mailing List Guidelines: http://ilugc.in/mailinglist-guidelines
