Archive for the ‘Ubuntu Linux’ Category
Linode.com Supports Ubuntu 9.10
As an employee of Linode, an outstanding Linux virtual private server provider, I’m excited to announce their support for Ubuntu 9.10. Whether you’re a student looking to learn more about Linux, a teacher who would like a solid platform to use for teaching classes on UNIX/Linux concepts, or a professional developer, I recommend taking a Linode VPS for a test drive. Enjoy!
HOWTO: Build a Linux VPS Host in 24 Hours
ClassHelper.org’s computer science section has a new addition. The Linux VPS host tutorial will teach you how to turn any reasonably modern computer into a virtual private server hosting platform. The guide uses Ubuntu Server 8.04 LTS as the base server operating system, with virtualization provided by VMware Server 2.0. It includes full instructions for creating a Debian Linux virtual machine with the ISPConfig hosting control panel installed on it.
Practicing Fractions with KBruch on Ubuntu Linux
If you’re a parent or teacher looking for a neat fractions practice application, give KBruch a try. Easily installed from the Ubuntu software repositories, this free software allows students to practice an endless number of fraction problems. With support for just about any type of problem you can imagine, the application features one-click access to basic fraction addition and subtraction, comparison problems (less than, greater than), decimal conversions, and factorization. Read the rest of this entry »
Learning About Geometry with Kig on Ubuntu Linux
Teachers seeking a way to help students explore geometric constructs in an easy to learn plotting environment might like Kig. Part of the KDE Education Project, this application is designed to (from the Kig documentation):
1. Allow students to interactively explore mathematical figures and concepts using the computer.
2. Serve as a WYSIWYG tool for drawing mathematical figures and including them in other documents.
Both of these goals are accomplished quite well; I found Kig to be easy to use, full-featured, and fun. Here’s a screenshot with a line vector, an ellipse, and an arc. Read the rest of this entry »
Teaching Kids About Computers With Tux Paint
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Kids love computers, and kids love to draw. If you want an application that combines these two in a kid-friendly format, have a look at Tux Paint. This free Linux-based drawing program is designed specifically for children, offering a ton of fun features that are sure to keep a youngster occupied for hours (well, at least one hour).
Basic drawing tools include various paint brushes, shapes, lines, and text. All tools have a few different options for the way they perform in a drawing. There’s a stamp tool, which allows kids to easily add fun clip art to their compositions. In the example below, I’ve used a bunch of tools to give you an idea of the sort of shapes you can create. Read the rest of this entry »
