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    2                        Features of edUbuntu

                           Goal Glimpse

                              Linux and Edubuntu                              Handling Application Windows
                              Changing System Settings                        Enabling Workspace
                              Using Sound Recorder

                      Edubuntu is an educational version of the Ubuntu operating system, designed to help students
                      and  educators  with tools that  enhance  learning. It’s user-friendly  and  ideal for  schools and
                      learning  environments,  providing  various  features that  make it easier  to  use computers  for
                      education. In this chapter, you will explore some key features of Edubuntu.

                            LINUX AND EDUBUNTU

                      Linux is an open-source, Unix-like operating system created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Known
                      for its stability, security and customisability, it is used in diverse environments, from servers to
                      personal computers.
                      Edubuntu, based on Ubuntu, is a Linux distribution designed for education. A single Linux
                      distribution will contain various application software along with the operating system. Some
                      popular Linux distribution are Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint and so on. It includes
                      pre-installed  educational  software  and  uses  the  GNOME  desktop  environment,  offering

                      a user-friendly interface and powerful tools for schools and classrooms. Its open-source
                      nature allows for customisation, making it adaptable to the specific needs of educators and
                      students.

                            HANDLING APPLICATION WINDOWS

                      When you work on a computer, the programs you use appear inside windows. In Edubuntu, just
                      like in other operating systems, learning to handle these windows is an important skill. It helps
                      you organise your work, switch between tasks and keep your screen neat.
                      Components of an Open Application Window

                      The general components of an open application window are:

                          Title Bar: It displays both the name of the program and the file you are working on.

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