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* Create a second disc with service packs with anything extra (cant be put into spins) | * Create a second disc with service packs with anything extra (cant be put into spins) | ||
* Docs on how to use the second disc | * Docs on how to use the second disc | ||
* Look for ebooks in public domain. Create a few, if required, which should appeal the kids. Use animation/graphics to make it interesting. | |||
* Talk to Design team to create a few wallpapers and themes more suitable for kids. | |||
Revision as of 18:22, 19 October 2010
Fedora For Kids
Fedora For Kids is a Remix as of now (might be a spin in future) which consists of tools and applications suitable for children of age group 8-15{class 2 to class 9}. We vision for a more suitable environment to encourage kids to understand Linux and Fedora in a better and easy way and to also aid teachers while doing the same.
Packages To Be Included
Please only add "Fedora For Kids" packages here!
List of already packaged apps suitable for kids.
List of already packaged apps suitable for kids.
| Package Name | Brief Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| tuxpaint | A simple drawing and colouring program for kids | |
| GCompris | got everything you’d want, from reading practice, to science, algebra, drawing, geography quiz and even chess | |
| TuxMath | game requiring quick thinking and a bit of math skill. | |
| Child's Play | Sound Association and several other activities |
Applications To Be Packaged
Please only add "Fedora For Kids" applications here!
List of unpackaged application suitable for kids.
List of unpackaged application suitable for kids.
| Application Name | Brief Description | Status | Maintainer | Spec File |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| laby | laby is a small program to learn how to program with ants and spider webs. | In progress : post to ocaml ML | AnkurSinha | incomplete spec |
| OpenEuclide | A program for drawing out 2D figures. | In progress | Arun SAG | Review request APPROVED |
| TuxWordSmith | A multi-lingual scrabble program. | In progress | Aditya Patawari |
Volunteers
| No. | Name | Comments |
| 1 | Aditya Patawari | Packaging, reviews and general coordination |
| 2 | Hiemanshu Sharma | |
| 3 | Arun SAG | Packaging new apps and creation service packs |
| 4 | Ankur Sinha | Packaging new apps and helping new packagers |
| 5 | Narendra Sisodiya | |
| 6 | Saurabh Sharma |
Useful Links
TODO
- Plan out meetings to be held at regular internals
- Choose a nice name for the spin
- Create a second disc with service packs with anything extra (cant be put into spins)
- Docs on how to use the second disc
- Look for ebooks in public domain. Create a few, if required, which should appeal the kids. Use animation/graphics to make it interesting.
- Talk to Design team to create a few wallpapers and themes more suitable for kids.