NepaLinux facts for kids
| Company / developer | Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya (http://www.mpp.org.np) |
|---|---|
| OS family | GNU/Linux |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 2005 (age 19–20) |
| Latest stable release | 3.0 / May 25, 2008 |
| Update method | APT |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Supported platforms | i386 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | GNOME |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
| Official website | www.nepalinux.org |
NepaLinux is a special computer operating system. It's built using parts of Debian and Morphix, which are types of Linux operating systems. NepaLinux is designed to be used on regular desktop computers. Its main goal is to help people use computers in the Nepali language.
This operating system comes with many useful programs. It includes OpenOffice.org, which is like a free version of Microsoft Office. It also has Nepali versions of the GNOME and KDE desktop environments. These are the visual parts of the operating system that you see and interact with. A key feature is that it makes it easy for users to type and work with text in the Nepali language.
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What is NepaLinux?
NepaLinux is a version of the Linux operating system. Think of an operating system as the main program that makes your computer work. It helps you run other programs and manages your computer's hardware. Linux is famous for being free and open-source. This means its code is available for anyone to see, use, and change.
Why is NepaLinux important for Nepal?
NepaLinux is very important for people in Nepal. It helps them use computers in their own language. This makes technology more accessible to everyone. It also helps promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Nepal. FOSS is software that you can use, study, change, and share freely.
Who created NepaLinux?
The Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya organization develops and shares NepaLinux. This group works to promote knowledge and literature.
How did NepaLinux start?
The first version of NepaLinux, called Version 1.0, was created in 2005. It was part of a bigger project called the PAN Localization Project. This project aimed to make technology available in many different languages. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada helped support this work.
Awards and Recognition
NepaLinux has received special recognition for its work. In October 2007, it won an award from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). It shared this award with another project. The APC FOSS prize celebrates projects that use free and open-source software to help communities.
