Operating Systems Options

Last Updated: 03/06/2015 By: Jeffpullen

Desktop/Laptop Operating Systems

Kids on Computers promotes the use of Open Source Software. Typically we use Ubuntu or Edubuntu, but we are always looking for other distros that meet the needs of students and teachers. In many cases, donated computers with limited resources (e.g. physical memory) will perform better with a light-weight distro.

• Ubuntu

• Edubuntu

• Qimo

Pros and Cons of Qimo

• Puppy Linux

• lubuntu]

• Ubermix

• Rasbian on RasPi2

Tablet/Smartphone Operating Systems

Cyanogenmod - Customized aftermarket firmware based on Android Open Source Project, for tablets and smartphones.