Skolelinux Live For Linux

Skolelinux Live is an open source and free Linux-based operating system that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment on top of the latest upstream version of the award winning Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is designed for school's resources and needs.

As expected, the live edition of Skolelinux is available for download as Live DVD ISO images that have been designed from the ground up to be deployed on either 64-bit (x86_64) or 32-bit (i386) hardware platforms.

The Live DVDs present users with a minimal boot menu à la Debian GNU/Linux Live editions, allowing the user to start the live environment with default drivers or in failsafe mode, perform a system memory diagnostic test, as well as to boot an existing operating system from the first disk.

As mentioned, the operating system features the KDE Plasma desktop environment, which provides users with an attractive and productive graphical desktop interface that comprises of a traditional taskbar and a wide range of open source utilities.

The distribution comes with a plethora of educational applications, which range from programming languages and scientific tools to mathematical and all around learning utilities. Default applications include the Iceweasel and Chromium web browsers, LibreOffice office suite, GIMP image editor, Amarok audio player, Cheese webcam viewer and K3b CD/DVD/BD burning software.

Summing up, Skolelinux Live is a great product that requires no installation, it is based on the upstream Debian GNU/Linux technologies, supports over 30 languages and numerous wireless network devices. It is the best way to try the Skolelinux (Debian Edu) operating system without installing anything on your computer.