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# A FOSS operating system like GNU/Linux allows 'custom distribution'. This means all the required software like Office suite, web browser, educational software applications can be bundled with the GNU/Linux operating system and '''can be installed on the computer at one time.''' On proprietary operating system, such as Microsoft Windows, each software has to be separately installed, which makes it cumbersome and complex.

# A FOSS operating system like GNU/Linux allows 'custom distribution'. This means all the required software like Office suite, web browser, educational software applications can be bundled with the GNU/Linux operating system and '''can be installed on the computer at one time.''' On proprietary operating system, such as Microsoft Windows, each software has to be separately installed, which makes it cumbersome and complex.

# The '''GNU/Linux FOSS operating system is virus-resistant'''. This avoids any need to procure anti-virus software and also avoids downtime when virus affected computers have to be formatted. This saves time and effort.

# The '''GNU/Linux FOSS operating system is virus-resistant'''. This avoids any need to procure anti-virus software and also avoids downtime when virus affected computers have to be formatted. This saves time and effort.

# 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.  

# 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.  

# 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  

# 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>&#x20;on&#x20;Open&#x20;Standards&#x20;for&#x20;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 [[http://egovstandards.gov.in/sites/default/files/PolicyonOpenStandardsfore-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.

# 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.

# 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.

'''SCIENCE'''

'''SCIENCE'''

|Kalzium

|Kalzium

|Kalzium shows the periodic table and the properties of elements. It is an encyclopedia, explaining states of matter, evolution of elements. Basic equations can be balanced using this tool.

|Kalzium shows the periodic table and the properties of elements. It is an encyclopedia, explaining states of matter, evolution of elements. Basic equations can be balanced using this tool

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|KStars

|KStars

|Desktop planetarium-Astronomy with over 130000 stars,  planets and other galactic bodies.

|Desktop planetarium-Astronomy with over 130000 stars,  planets and other galactic bodies

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|Stellarium

|Stellarium

|This is another desktop planetarium software that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars.

|This is another desktop planetarium software that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars

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|PhET

|PhET

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|Tux Math

|Tux Math

|A fun game through which children can practise their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

|A fun game through which children can practise their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division  

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|KBruch

|KBruch

|This tool can be used to explain fractions as well as for the children to practice arithmetic problems.

|This tool can be used to explain fractions as well as for the children to practice arithmetic problems  

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|'''LOGIC'''

|'''LOGIC'''

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|Marble  

|Marble  

|This acts as a dynamic desktop atlas to explain physical geography.

|This acts as a dynamic desktop atlas to explain physical geography  

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|Tux Typing

|Tux Typing

|Tux Typing" is an educational typing tutor.

|Tux Typing" is an educational typing tutor

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[[File:Ps edu tools.png|alt=Free and Open Source educational software applications|thumb|450x450px|Free and Open Source educational software applications, which can be 'bundled' with GNU/Linux operating system]]

[[File:Ps edu tools.png|alt=Free and Open Source educational software applications|thumb|450x450px|Free and Open Source educational software applications, which can be 'bundled' with GNU/Linux operating system]]

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|Image editor

|Image editor

|Tux Paint

|GIMP, Tux Paint

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|'''Desktop Publishing'''  

|'''Desktop Publishing'''  

|GIMP, Inkscape, Scribus

|Scribus, Inkscape

|Page Maker, Corel Draw

|Page Maker, Corel Draw

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|'''Video editing'''

|'''Video editing'''

|PiTiVi, Kdenlinve, Openshot

|Kdenlinve, Openshot, PiTiVi

|Adobe photoshop, Final Cut Pro

|Adobe photoshop, Final Cut Pro

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