Linux+Computing+Platforms


 * Linux Computing in Education ****

=  **What is Linux?**   =

Linux is an open source version of the UNIX kernel, an operating system's base, and core driver.

= **Why use Linux?**  =

Linux is a free kernel, with a massive number of developers and applicable development platforms. It is mostly community supported with some paid support distributions, such as RedHat. As of late, Linux distributions have been flooding the markets as well as making their way into the education system. Being an Open Source base, anyone can view the code that makes up the operating system and most of the applications that are available on popular distributions.

Linux in education allows for reduced cost, enhanced features and access to a multitude of free software, there is no risk for operating system compatibility between school and home because most Linux Distributions offer a live cd or live usb with a [|persistent] file system so the operating system can literally travel with the student.

= **Try it out!**  = Linux is a viable option as an education operating system, there are entire distributions developed for [|K-12 education]. You can even test this distribution with out a download, here.

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