Rasbian

This page is for details on using a Raspberry Pi 2 with the KOC essential software.

TuxMath

Install directions: sudo apt-get install tuxmath

Launch directions: Menu -> Education -> Tux Math

• Time to first click: 29 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: No perceptible lag on clicks or interaction
• Time to close: < 1 second

TuxType

Install directions: sudo apt-get install tuxtype

Launch directions: Menu -> Education -> Tux Type

• Time to first click: 4 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: No perceptible lag on clicks or interaction
• Time to close: < 1 second

TuxPaint

Install directions: sudo apt-get install tuxpaint

Launch directions: Menu -> Education -> Tux Paint

• Time to first click: 2 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: No perceptible lag on clicks or interaction
• Time to close: < 1 second

Gcompris

Install directions: sudo apt-get install gcompris

Launch directions: Menu -> Education -> Educational suite Gcompris

• Time to first click: 15 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: A tiny bit of mouse lag navigating the main menu
• Time to close: < 1 second

Gimp

Install directions: sudo apt-get install gimp

Launch directions: Menu -> Graphics -> GNU Image Manipulation Program

• Time to first click: 14 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: Very responsive, but the mouse icon was flickering
• Time to close: < 1 second

Leafpad

Install directions: PREINSTALLED

Launch directions: Menu -> Accessories -> Text Editor

• Time to first click: < 1 second
• Responsiveness after loading: Very responsive
• Time to close: < 1 second

Libre Office

Install directions: sudo apt-get install libreoffice

Launch directions: Menu -> Office -> Libre X

Libre Writer

• Time to first click: 4 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: Very responsive
• Time to close: < 1 second

Libre Calc

• Time to first click: 1 second
• Responsiveness after loading: Very responsive
• Time to close: < 1 second

Libre Impress

• Time to first click: 2 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: Very responsive
• Time to close: 1 seconds

Stellarium

Install directions: sudo apt-get install stellarium

Launch directions: Menu -> Education -> Stellarium

• Time to first click: 8 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: Very slow... but usable and still fun
• Time to close: 2 seconds

Python Games

Install directions: PREINSTALLED

Launch directions: Menu -> Games -> Python Games

• Time to first click: 2 seconds
• Responsiveness after loading: Very good
• Time to close: 1 second1

Games included

• flippy
• fourinarow
• gemgem
• inkspill
• memorypuzzle
• pentomino
• simulate
• slidepuzzle
• squirrel
• starpusher
• tetromino
• tetrominoforidiots
• wormy