Foresight Kid’s Edition is a Linux distribution for children that features a number of education and entertainment applications, as well as the benefits of the Foresight GNOME Edition: a rolling release schedule that always keeps your desktop up to date; a revolutionary package manager, Conary; a customized GNOME desktop environment and an innovative set of excellent, up to date software applications. The Foresight Kid’s Edition features the following applications:
Education
- Tuxpaint, an award winning drawing program for children ages 3-12.
- Tux Typing, and educational typing tutor for children.
- GCompris, an educational software suit that includes many different activities for children ages 2 to 10.
- Tux, of Math Command, an education arcade game starring Tux based on the class game “Missile Command”.
Entertainment and Games
- SuperTux, a classic 2D jump ‘n run sidescroller with a similar style to the original SuperMario games.
- SuperTuxKart, a 3D kart racing game featuring numerous tracks, characters and items.
- Foobilliard, a 3D billiards / pool game.
- GNU Chess, a chess game.
- Super Maryo Chronicles, a 2D side scroller game featuring many different stages and levels..
Internet and Media Applications
- F-Spot Photo Manager
- Firefox Web Browser
- Pidgin Instant Messenger
- Banshee Media Player
- Totem Movie Player
It is always a good idea to check the integrity of what you download before burning it to a disc. For information on how to check the shasums see the FAQ.
For more information, please read the release notes here.
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