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# Ubuntu GNU/Linux used in both the Karnataka and Telangana programs is customised in Kannada, Telugu and many Indian languages. '''Ubuntu GNU/Linux has the IBUS software in-built which allows us to type in all major Indian languages, so it can be used in our schools for other languages also'''. Note that Ubuntu uses UNICODE standard for fonts, which is accepted internationally and also by Government of India policy
# Ubuntu GNU/Linux used in both the Karnataka and Telangana programs is customised in Kannada, Telugu and many Indian languages. '''Ubuntu GNU/Linux has the IBUS software in-built which allows us to type in all major Indian languages, so it can be used in our schools for other languages also'''. Note that Ubuntu uses UNICODE standard for fonts, which is accepted internationally and also by Government of India policy
# There are numerous free and open '''vocational educational tools''' for '''desktop publishing, video editing, animation etc.''' which can be bundled with the custom distribution.
# There are numerous free and open '''vocational educational tools''' for '''desktop publishing, video editing, animation etc.''' which can be bundled with the custom distribution.
# Teachers and students can study the software and customise additional software packages for their own use. They can also share the tools with others
# The use of FOSS reduces dependence on software vendors and avoids vendor lock-ins, which can be detrimental to the continued use of ICT in schools.
# Teachers and students can study the software and customise additional software packages for their own use. They can also share the tools with others
# Government of India has issued the '[<nowiki>http://egovstandards.gov.in/sites/default/files/Policy</nowiki> on Open Standards for e-Governance.pdf open standards in e-Governance'] policy in November 2010, which requires government departments to use only open standards. The OpenOffice document standard (ODF) has been notified under this policy, while the MS Office format .doc is not open and hence not notified under thus policy
# Government of India has issued the '[<nowiki>http://egovstandards.gov.in/sites/default/files/Policy</nowiki> on Open Standards for e-Governance.pdf open standards in e-Governance'] policy in November 2010, which requires government departments to use only open standards. The OpenOffice document standard (ODF) has been notified under this policy, while the MS Office format .doc is not open and hence not notified under thus policy
# The use of appropriate generic and subject specific FOSS applications can help teachers create OER in many formats, to create a resource rich learning environment.
# Teachers can make the philosophical connection between free education and free software. Just as a government funded public education system is necessary for universal education, free software is required for universal access to, and participation in the digital world. This understanding can facilitate a positive mindset of 'our schools', 'our software', encouraging ICT adoption.
# FOSS is available in all subjects, which allows us to integrate computer into regular teaching learning. The table below provides some popular FOSS subject tools.
# FOSS is available in all subjects, which allows us to integrate computer into regular teaching learning. The table below provides some popular FOSS subject tools.
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Resource - For more information on how teachers can use these tools, please refer to the [[Explore an application|on-line user manual]].
Resource - For more information on how teachers can use these tools, please refer to the [[Explore an application|on-line user manual]].
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=== Challenges ===
=== Challenges ===