[Yr7-10it] openSUSE-Edu Li-f-e(Linux for Education)

[forster at ozonline.com.au]

The openSUSE-Edu Li-f-e(Linux for Education) iso image can be downloaded from
http://en.opensuse.org/Education/Live
Its a big download - 3gig, if the iso image is burned to a DVD it can be used as a live DVD to boot a computer from DVD without affecting the hard disk operating system.

Its a good way to sample a wide selection of free Linux (and Windows for some) educational software:

 Educational


    * Avogadro (avogadro) - A molecular design tool KDE-Application from 12 years
    * Brain Workshop (brainworkshop) - A Dual N-Back mental exercise from 6 years
    * Chemtool (chemtool) - A program for Drawing 2D Organic Molecules Gnome-Application [[Image:Fsk12.png|from 12 years]
    * Childsplay (childsplay) - An educational software suite for young children from 0 years
    * Dr. Geo (drgeo) - An interactive geometry software program Gnome-Application from 12 years
    * Euler (euler) - An interactive mathematical programming environment Gnome-Application from 12 years
    * GCompris (gcompris) - An educational software suite for young children Gnome-Application from 6 years
    * gElemental (gelemental) - A periodic Table Viewer Gnome-Application from 12 years
    * iGNUit (ignuit) - A general purpose flash card program Gnome-Application from 6 years
    * iTalc (italc) - A powerful software for Linux-networks and for teachers using the computer as didactical tool in their lessons Gnome-Application
    * jMemorize (jMemorize) - A general purpose flash card program Java-Application from 6 years
    * K3DSurf (k3dsurf) - A program to visualize and manipulate multidimensional surfaces KDE-Application [[Image:Fsk12.png|from 12 years]
    * Klavaro (klavaro) - Typing tutor for young children Gnome-Application from 6 years
    * KLogic (klogic) - A digital circuit simulation KDE-Application from 12 years
    * KSEG (kseg) - A Simulator of Euclidean Geometry KDE-Application from 12 years
    * KSimus (ksimus) - A Simulation, Automation, and Visualization of Electrical Circuits KDE-Application from 12 years
    * KTechlab (ktechlab) - A development and simulation environment for microcontrollers KDE-Application from 12 years
    * Little Wizard (littlewizard) - Development Environment for Children based on Pascal Gnome-Application from 6 years
    * Multiplication Puzzle (gmult) - A math game to solve a multiplication problem Gnome-Application from 12 years
    * Multiplication Station (MultiplicationStation) - Add, subtract and multiply exercises from 6 years
    * Plutimikation (plutimikation) - A math learning game for children KDE-Application from 6 years
    * QCAD (qcad) - An Open-source 2D CAD System KDE-Application from 16 years
    * Score Reading Trainer (score-reading-trainer) - A program to improve your musical score reading skills KDE-Application from 6 years
    * Stellarium (stellarium) - An astronomical Sky Simulator from 12 years
    * TkGate (tkgate) - An Event driven digital circuit simulator with a tcl/tk interface from 12 years
    * TuxMath (tuxmath) - An educational math tutor game from 6 years
    * TuxMathScrabble (TuxMathScrabble) - Add, subtract and multiply in a scrabble like game from 6 years
    * TuxPaint (tuxpaint) - A Drawing Program for Young Children from 0 years
    * TuxType (tuxtype) - An educational typing tutor for children from 6 years
    * wxMaxima (wxMaxima) - A cross platform GUI for the computer algebra system maxima Gnome-Application from 12 years
    * XaoS (xaos) - A powerful fractal generator from 12 years
    * XDrawChem (xdrawchem) - A 2D molecule drawing program KDE-Application from 12 years
    * XLogo (xlogo) - A Logo interpreter Java-Application from 6 years
    * YACAS (yacas) - A computer algebra system and programming language from 12 years 

Educational Server

    * openSIS - openSIS is a web-based, open source, student management product
    * Moodle - Moodle is a course management system (CMS)
    * OpenBiblio - OpenBiblio is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality
    * ATutor - ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS/LMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind
    * FreeSMS - Web application for managing an educational facility 

Graphics and Publishing

    * Inkscape - Vector Graphics programme to replace CorelDraw
    * Blender - 3D Animation and modeling software
    * XaraLX - Vector Graphics programme to replace CorelDraw
    * Scribus - Desktop Publisher
    * GIMP - Image manipulation Prorgamme