Emmabuntüs facts for kids
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| Company / developer | Collectif Emmabuntüs |
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| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 29 March 2011 |
| Available language(s) | Multilingual |
| Update method | APT |
| Package manager | dpkg (Synaptic) |
| Supported platforms | i386, AMD64 |
| Userland | GNU Core Utilities |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
Emmabuntüs is a special kind of operating system called a Linux distribution. It's based on other popular Linux systems like Ubuntu and Debian. Emmabuntüs was created to help humanitarian groups. These groups often get donated computers that they want to give to people who need them.
The name "Emmabuntüs" is a mix of two words: "Emmaüs" and "Ubuntu". Emmaüs is a well-known international charity.
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What is Emmabuntüs?
Emmabuntüs is an operating system designed to make it easy to reuse old computers. It helps charities prepare these computers for new users. This system is perfect for schools or community centers.
Why is Emmabuntüs special?
- Works without Internet: You can install Emmabuntüs completely without needing an Internet connection. All the necessary parts are already included.
- Many languages: It comes with support for many different languages.
- Old computer friendly: Emmabuntüs is made to run well on older computers. It can work on machines that are even 10 years old. These computers might have run Windows XP before.
- Low memory use: It only needs about 1 Gigabyte of RAM to run smoothly. This means many older computers can use it.
Helping communities with computers
Because Emmabuntüs works on older computers, it helps organizations recycle them. For example, groups like YovoTogo and JUMP Lab'Orione use it to equip high schools in Togo. The Emmabuntüs team also helps set up computers in kindergarten and elementary schools in the Paris area.
How Emmabuntüs Looks
Emmabuntüs uses a desktop environment called Xfce. This is how your computer screen looks and how you interact with it. It also includes a cool bar at the bottom called Cairo-Dock, which helps you launch apps easily. Another desktop environment, LXDE, is also included if you prefer a different look.
What Apps are Included?
Emmabuntüs comes with many useful programs already installed. It often has several apps that do the same thing. This gives you a choice to pick the one you like best.
Educational software
This operating system is great for learning! It includes many educational programs like:
Offline learning with Kiwix
Emmabuntüs also has a special program called Kiwix. Kiwix lets you read Wikipedia and other wikis, like Vikidia, even when you are offline. This means you can learn a lot without needing an internet connection! It can even store books in the ePub format.
Related topics
- GNU/Linux
- Debian
- Xfce
- List of Linux distributions
- Emmabuntüs at DistroWatch
Images for kids
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Computer room at Nano High School, Savanes Region in northern Togo
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A kindergarten school in the Val-de-Marne with 8 computers running Emmabuntüs
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Stand selling computers running Emmabuntüs during the Big Sale for Emmaus, Paris
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Startup Screenshot of Emmabuntüs DE3
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Screen for installing non-free codecs
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Screenshot of the LXDE desktop environment
See also
In Spanish: Emmabuntüs para niños
