给儿童、教师和学校的最佳 Linux 发行版
教育 发行版
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孩子们可以使用 Linux 发行版吗？它又是否适合学校使用呢？


嗯，这取决于你有什么选择，以及你想选择的是什么。不管你是想给孩子还是学校老师用，都有不少选择。


因此，为了给你一个良好的开端，我们策划了一个为教育量身定做的 [最佳 Linux 发行版](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/) 列表。


### 最适合儿童的 Linux 发行版


对于一个孩子来说，发行版必须提供一个用户友好的用户界面，而不是高级功能。


你可能会说，任何主流的、[像 Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/)、Mint 或 Zorin 这样适合初学者的发行版都可以做到这一点。没错，但是如果一个发行版带有了 [基本工具](https://itsfoss.com/essential-linux-applications/) 并易于使用，孩子们会很快学会使用它并喜欢上它。


#### 1、Endless OS


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[Endless OS](https://endlessos.com/home/) 是一个流行的选择，是为教育量身定做的 Linux 发行版。


它以 Debian 为基础，使用 GNOME 桌面环境。尽管它限制了一年内在超过 500 台电脑上使用其操作系统，但它是免费下载的。


它的用户界面很容易使用，看起来很有吸引力，适合安装在现代电脑上。你可以得到各种预装的应用程序。因此，这对没有互联网接入的电脑来说是很方便的。


#### 2、Ubermix


![](/data/attachment/album/202201/13/082319vkpqj4okww2qf4f4.png)


[Ubermix](https://ubermix.org/download.html) 是一个基于 Ubuntu 的 Linux 发行版，旨在通过调整用户界面，摆脱不必要的应用程序，以及增加用于教育的必要工具/应用程序来降低复杂性。


它还提供了一种方法，在出现问题的情况下可以轻松地从系统问题中恢复。在内容过滤和 [屏幕时间控制](https://itsfoss.com/activitywatch/) 方面有一个可选的家长控制功能，这确实很有用。


Ubermix 得到了积极的维护，并在其官方网站上提供了大量关于安装和故障排除的说明。


#### 3、Kano OS（用于树莓派）


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[Kano OS](https://kano.me/row/downloadable) 是为 6 至 14 岁的儿童教育而量身定做的计算套件。它就像高级版的树莓派，为年轻人提供了大量的 DIY 和编码活动。


Kano OS 也有基于 Debian 的 [用于树莓派的操作系统](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-os/)。你不需要为此而购买 Kano 套件。你可以在你的树莓派上使用它。


它的目的是在与他们的计算机套件结合时，提供它所策划的教育的好处。从编码应用程序到游戏，应该有适合每个人的东西。


你还会发现有用的家长控制设置，可以为你的孩子限制/调整体验。如果需要更多的帮助，[官方帮助资源](https://help.kano.me/hc/en-us/sections/360001083699-Kano-OS) 也会派上用场。


#### 4、AcademiX GNU/Linux


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[AcademiX](https://academixproject.com/en/home/) 是另一个基于 Debian 的发行版，主要用于学习。


不仅仅是初级教育，该操作系统中包含的程序对大学生也应该是有用的。它还包括虚拟互动实验室和虚拟显微镜。


**虽然它通过预装的实用程序使学习变得简单，但教师也可以用它来创建内容和发布。**


因此，它可以成为很多潜在的学习者和学校教师的一个全能选择。


#### 5、Sugar（使任何发行版都对儿童友好）


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[Sugar](https://www.sugarlabs.org) 不是一个成熟的操作系统，而是一个学习平台（环境），它可以安装在任何 Linux 发行版之上，为学习而设置。


不仅仅是帮助你的孩子用一个易于使用的界面学习，它还有有助于协作、分享和学习而预装的软件工具。


它也可用于树莓派。而且提供了 [Flatpak 包](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/)，可以让你在任何 Linux 发行版中轻松安装它的一些学习活动。


#### 6、Li-f-e


Linux for education（[Li-f-e](https://sourceforge.net/projects/cyberorg-home/files/Li-f-e/)）最初是 OpenSUSE 的一个项目，这是它的一个延续。


尽管它现在没有 OpenSUSE 的支持（我找不到任何参考资料），但它对孩子和学校来说可能是一个有用的选择。


这款软件基于 Ubuntu MATE，按照一些教科书的说法，它提供了几个内置的应用程序。它并没有提供什么特别的东西，而更像是 Ubuntu 教育版，在写这篇文章的时候，它正在积极维护。


### 最适合学校的 Linux 发行版


到目前为止，我提到的那些都是为孩子们的教育和学习而定制的。但教育有两个部分：学生和教师。


这就是为什么这个列表分为两部分。这第二部分列出了一些可能适合学校管理者、管理层和教师的选项。


当然，如果你想利用一个稳定可靠的 Linux 桌面操作系统来管理你的学校（或）内容创作，你总是可以使用 Linux Mint、elementary OS 或 Ubuntu。然而，有一些选项是为这种目的而定制的。


#### 1、Debian Edu/Skolelinux


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[Skolelinux](http://www.skolelinux.org) 是一个基于 Debian 的发行版，包含了一些适合学校师生使用的应用程序和网页服务。


它也被称为 Debian Edu。你可以通过下载所需的 ISO 或基本系统来选择离线安装，其余的可以在线安装。


尽管孩子们在安装后就可以使用它，但它需要一些学习过程来进行配置和维护。因此，这更倾向于学校管理人员或教师，而不是孩子。


#### 2、Linux Schools（Karoshi 服务器）


一个具有 Ubuntu LTS 优点的 Linux 发行版，为学校服务器而建。如果你想建立一个服务器并监视/控制一个连接的服务器网络，[Linux Schools](https://www.linuxschools.com/forum/index-main.php)（或 Karoshi 服务器）是一个很好的选择。


它可以让你使用网页界面管理一个服务器网络。你不需要 Linux 系统管理的深入知识来利用它。


#### 3、Escuelas Linux


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[Escuelas Linux](https://escuelaslinux.sourceforge.io/english/index.html) 是基于 Bodhi Linux 的。它内置了几个适合教育环境的应用程序。


它有自定义的工具，可以在几秒钟内将发行版重设为安装后的状态。也有恢复用户身份的选项。除此之外，它还带有在网络中分发教育材料、屏幕广播、镜像、远程命令执行、信息发送、屏幕锁定和对学生的计算机进行静音的应用程序。


考虑到它基于 Bodhi Linux，而 Bodhi Linux 是 [最好的轻量级 Linux 发行版](https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/) 之一，这对旧系统来说是个不错的选择。


如果你需要 NetBeans、Git、Android Studio 等高级工具，你还可以得到一个额外的开发者包，这是可选安装的。


除了这些选择之外，还有 [EduBOSS](https://bosslinux.in/eduboss)，这是 BOSS Linux 的教育版，是为印度学校量身定做的。


### 总结


虽然有一百多个 Linux 发行版，但只有少数几个是专门为教育而设计的。


对于学生、教师和学校管理来说，有一些可行的选择是件好事。


毕竟，Linux 可以到处使用，任何人都可以使用。我说的对吗？




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作者：[Ankush Das](https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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Can kids use Linux distributions? And is it suitable for school use?

Well, that depends on what are your options and what you choose to go with. No matter whether you want something for a kid or the school teacher, there are options available.

Hence, to give you a head start, we have curated a list of the [best Linux distributions](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/) tailored for education.

## Best Linux Distribution for Kids

For a kid, a distribution has to offer a user-friendly UI minus the advanced functionalities.

You may argue that it can be done with any mainstream, [beginner-friendly distro like Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/), or Mint. You are right, but if a distribution comes with [essential tools](https://itsfoss.com/essential-linux-applications/) necessary for education baked in, it makes things easy and convenient.

### 1. Endless OS

![endless os distrowatch](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/endless-os-distrowatch.png)

Endless OS is a popular option to go for as a Linux distro tailored for education.

It is based on Debian and uses a GNOME desktop environment. Even though it restricts usage of its OS on more than five hundred computers in a year, it is free to download.

The user interface is easy to use and looks attractive for installation on a modern PC. You get a variety of applications pre-installed. Hence, this comes in handy for computers with no internet access.

### 2. Ubermix

![ubermix 4 official](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/ubermix-4-official.png)

Ubermix is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to reduce the complexity by tweaking the user interface, getting rid of unnecessary apps, and adding essential tools/apps for education.

It also offers a way to easily recover from a system issue in case there is a problem. An optional parental control feature is present for content filtering and [screen time controls](https://itsfoss.com/activitywatch/), which is indeed useful.

Ubermix is actively maintained and provides plenty of instructions for installation and troubleshooting on its official website.

### 3. Zorin OS 16 Education

![zorin os 16 lite](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/12/zorin-os-16-lite-800x450.png)

Zorin OS offers an education edition tailored for schools and universities, in some cases.

With [Zorin OS 16 Education](https://news.itsfoss.com/zorin-os-16-education-release/) (with GNOME), you get plenty of offline content, which makes educational resources accessible in areas even without a proper internet connection. It also supports sharing the resources through the network using peer-to-peer techniques.

In addition to the tech behind offline-ready content, it includes several open-source applications and offers the ability to download resources from a variety of sources like Khan Academy.

Apps like [OpenBoard](https://itsfoss.com/openboard/) and interactions through the projector or a screen. You also find apps for specific topics, like the ability to calculate things or organize them.

Zorin OS Education also provides a Lite version (based on XFCE) for systems that come with dated/low-end hardware. So, with either the full/lite edition, you can start enjoying the distro made for education.

### 4. Kano OS (for Raspberry Pi)

![kano os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/kano-os.png)

Kano is a computing kit tailored for educating children from 6 to 14 years. It’s like a premium version of Raspberry Pi with plenty of DIY and coding activities for the young ones.

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Kano also has Debian based [operating system for Raspberry Pi](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-os/). You don’t need to have a Kano kit for this purpose. You can use it on your Raspberry Pi.

It aims to provide the benefits of it—curated for education when coupled with their computer kits. Ranging from coding apps to games, there should be something for everyone.

You will also find useful parental control settings to limit/tweak the experience for your kid. For additional help, the [official help resources](https://help.kano.me/hc/en-us/sections/360001083699-Kano-OS) will come in handy as well.

### 5. AcademiX GNU/Linux

![academix edu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/academix-edu.png)

Yet another distribution based on Debian focused on learning.

Not just for primary-level education, but the programs included in the operating system should be useful for university students as well. It also includes virtual interactive labs and a virtual microscope.

**While it makes learning easy with the utilities pre-installed, teachers can also use it to create content and publish.**

So, it can be an all-in-one choice for a lot of potential learners and teachers in school.

### 6. Sugar (makes any distro kids friendly)

![sugarlabs](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/sugarlabs.jpg)

Sugar is not a full-fledged OS but a learning platform (environment) that can be installed on top of any Linux distro to set it up for learning.

Not just to help your kid learn with an easy-to-use interface, it also helps collaborating, sharing, and learning pre-installed software tools.

It is also available for Raspberry Pi computers. And a [Flatpak package](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/) lets you easily install some of its activities in any Linux distribution.

### 7. Li-f-e

Linux for education (Li-f-e) was originally a project by OpenSUSE and this is a continuation of that.

Even though it is not backed by OpenSUSE now (I couldn’t find any references), it could be a useful option for kids and schools.

This is based on Ubuntu MATE and offers several built-in applications as per some of the textbooks. It does not offer anything extraordinary but more like Ubuntu for education, which is actively maintained at the time of writing this.

## Best Linux Distribution for Schools

The ones I mentioned so far were tailored to be used by children for their education and learning. But education has two parts: students and teachers.

This is why this list is divided into two parts. This second part lists some options that can be a good fit for school administrators, management, and teachers.

Of course, you can always use Linux Mint, elementary OS, or Ubuntu if you want to utilize a stable and reliable Linux desktop OS to manage your school (or) content creation. However, there are some choices that are customized for the purpose.

### 1. Debian Edu/Skolelinux

![skolelinux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/skolelinux.png)

*Image Credits: Distrowatc*h

Skolelinux is a Debian-based distribution that comes packed with several applications and networking services fit for students and teachers in school.

It is also known as Debian Edu. You get the ability to opt for offline installation by downloading the required ISO or the base system with online installation for the rest.

Even though kids can use it after setup, it requires a bit of learning curve to configure and maintain. Hence, this is more inclined towards school administrators or teachers than kids.

### 2. Zorin OS 16 Education

![zorin os education new 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/02/zorin-os-education-new-1.jpg)

While I mentioned it is a good fit for kids, you can also use it for schools and universities.

It gives you the ability to keep an eye on what your students are doing to make sure that they are interacting with the learning tasks assigned. Zorin OS Education utilizes [Veyon](https://veyon.io/en/) to achieve that.

Of course, it is highly unlikely that you would need that for kids. But, when it comes to schools, the ability to manage other connected computers, along with useful educational tools/resources should be a perfect choice.

### 3. Linux Schools (Karoshi Server)

A Linux distribution with the perks of Ubuntu LTS built for school servers. If you want to setup a server and monitor/control a network of connected servers, Linux Schools (or Karoshi Server) is a good fit.

It lets you administer a network of servers using a web interface. You do not need in-depth knowledge about Linux system administration to utilize it.

### 3. Escuelas Linux

![escuelas linux new](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/02/escuelas-linux-new.jpg)

[Escuelas Linux](https://itsfoss.com/escuelas-linux/) is based on Bodhi Linux. It comes baked in with several applications fit for educational environments.

It has custom tools for resetting the distro to the post-installed state in seconds. There are also options to reinstate users. Apart from that, it comes with applications for distributing educational material within the network, screen broadcasting, mirroring, remote command execution, message sending, screen locking, and muting sound to the students’ computers.

Considering it is based on Bodhi Linux, which is one of the [best lightweight Linux distros](https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/), this can be a good pick for older systems.

It supports both 64-bit and 32-bit systems, so you should not have any issues installing in a variety of hardware.

You will also find a separate Developer Pack of the distribution to be able to access Android Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans, Git, SQLite, and many other development-focused applications.

In addition to these options, there is also [EduBOSS](https://bosslinux.in/eduboss), an education version of BOSS Linux which is tailored for Indian schools, if that is relevant to you.

## Wrapping Up

While there are 100s of Linux distributions, only a handful exist that are specially crafted for education.

It is a good thing that there are some viable options for students, teachers, and school administration.

After all, Linux can be used everywhere and by anyone. Am I right?