Linux LiveCD/DVD Suggestion containing Educational Tools/ Games

[src2206]

Hello

I am looking for a Linux Distribution which I can use in a Live CD/DVD mode and dedicated to Educational Resources and Games (like Puzzles) for children. I would like to use it as a teaching aid for a child, who is about 5 years old. I have heard about Edubuntu, but the trouble is I can not use it in Live CD/DVD mode and installing Linux will not serve my purpose.

Please suggest.

Thank you.

 

[vishalrao]

I did a google search and saw this thread topic posted many places Anyway the search has some good links I think like Back to school with education LiveCDs

 

[Party Monger]

Exactly my requirements too..

Please suggest if anybody knows..

 

[Dark Star]

Can't think of much now but you can try Foresight for Kids , Foresight Linux

Don't know if its a Live distro or not

 

[logistopath]

Check these:

Knoppix for Kids from here: Welcome to the Open Source Education Foundation Website

Wizards Kid-Safe LiveCD: Wizard's Kid-Safe Livecd | tuxmachines.org

Debian Jr: Debian -- Debian Jr. Project

The 1st link looks to be the best bet..

 

[src2206]

Hey thanks guys....

there are two more one is OLPC Linux distro and the other is LinuxKidx

Now I have go through all the links and find the most suitable one for my son

Wizards Kid-Safe LiveCD: Wizard's Kid-Safe Livecd | tuxmachines.org

Sadly, this project is discontinued, don't know why exactly though

 

[Dark Star]

Why don't you use Dreamlinux and remaster it to your own needs ? With debian as its repos.. I don't think you will have any problem finding s.w !

Dreamlinux

 

[src2206]

Thanks Dark Star

But unfortunately I do not have enough time to compile it from scratch

 

[Dark Star]

^^You need not to compile .. Read the link.. Just install the software in the Live CD and remaster it from one click

 

[src2206]

Thanks Dark Star, I shall go through the tutorial again.

Could you suggest some softwares that I may find useful for a 5year old child?

 

[vishalrao]

Just came across this in my blog list: sdziallas talks: ...grabbing the F11 EDU Beta

Mentions Fedora edu "spin" live CDs...

In any case 5 yrs seems a little too young to introduce to computers... maybe wait til 7 ? Unless your child is a very precocious 5 yr old

 

[src2206]

Just came across this in my blog list: sdziallas talks: ...grabbing the F11 EDU Beta

Mentions Fedora edu "spin" live CDs...

In any case 5 yrs seems a little too young to introduce to computers... maybe wait til 7 ? Unless your child is a very precocious 5 yr old

IMHO, he needs it

I shal go through your link, thanks for sharing