Escuelas Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution designed specifically for educational environments. It provides a complete computing platform for schools, teachers, and students, with a large collection of preinstalled educational software covering subjects from early learning to advanced science and programming.
The project focuses on promoting the use of free and open source software in education, delivering a ready-to-use system that requires minimal configuration. All applications are preconfigured and optimized for classroom environments, allowing students and educators to start working immediately after installation.
Escuelas Linux includes a wide selection of educational applications covering many subjects and age groups. Examples include:
- GCompris – educational activities for children
- Scratch – programming environment for beginners
- GeoGebra – mathematics and science visualization
- wxMaxima – computer algebra system
- Kalzium – chemistry learning tool
These tools allow students to explore topics such as mathematics, programming, physics, and chemistry within a single operating system.
Escuelas Linux is a low-resource distribution. As it uses Moksha as the graphical interface, the RAM and disk requirements are very low, making it possible to install it even on computers with at least 512 MB of RAM and 40 GB of hard disk space
Escuelas Linux was initially developed for Spanish language schools. Now, the developers expanded their reach by adding support for English language.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Moksha |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64, i586 |
| Home Page: | escuelaslinux.sourceforge.io |
| Developer: | Escuelas Linux |
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