using linux in schools

Linux In SchoolsMohamad Zainal 10ab

The Linux Schools Project

It is an operation system designed especially for schools and other forms of education, it is a linux distribution based on ubuntu

Roles of The Linux Schools operating

system1) Primary Domain Controller 12) OSC Inventory

2) File 13) Ruby CAS Server

3) Proxy 14) Monitor Server

4) Print 15) Distribution Server

5) Web 16) Custom Application

6) E-Mail Server

7) Home Access Server

8) Backup

9) DHCP Server

10) Reverse Proxy Server

11) Moodle Server

What features Does It Contain

1) Remote web management 12) Languages

2) Help desk 13) Ups integration

3) User management 14) Ntp controls

4) Group management 15) Nns controls

5) Exam accounts 16) Backups

6) Bulk user creation 17) Cron controls

7) Records incidents and actions taken 18) Ssl certificates

8) Custom commands 19) Warning messages

9) Software raids 20) Ldap controls

10) Add windows servers 21) Locations

11) Themes 22)Asset register

ModulesAll modules are fully configured, that means if for example you chose the pdc to install, you will already have groups, authentication, permission, shares, and much much more, configured and ready to go, all you need to do is add your users.

But why doesn’t it it shine in the US ?

1) Lack of market share

2) Unfamiliarity

3) Technical gaps

EubuntuIt is one of many linux programs that is mostly and almost always used for education.

Goals of Edubuntu

Their aim is to put together a system that contains all the best free software available in education and make it easy to install and maintain

Why do we use linux in schools

I think we should use linux in schools because it is cheaper and much more secure, and because normal computers need anti viruses to fight viruses that come approximately 30000 daily. And linux does need any antiviruses because it fights anti viruses itself and contains no viruses .

Server distribution.Primary Domain controller

capability

The TLSP system is a scalable single or multi server system, comprising many features.

Server Distribution.KiXtart

TLSP uses KiXtart scripts to set up Windows XP clients on the domain, providing mandatory profiles to most users on the system.

Server Distribution.Servers

TLSP includes the Moodle e-learning package, and several website content management systems, including Joomla! and Website Baker.

Server distributionWPKG

Particularly interesting is the inclusion of WPKG, which enables the remote installation of software on Windows clients. By using a machine profile stored on the server, it is possible to install software packages, hotfixes, and security updates in the background.

Client Distribution

The first version of Karoshi Client was based on PCLinuxOS. Further upgrades to the system as a whole led to the client using a modified version of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS with a GUI similar to the Microsoft Windows interface.

Client distribution.Technical

Karoshi Client contains many applications which were deemed necessary for school work. Media production software are included, along with programming tools and visualization software.

limitations

It is difficult to integrate TLSP into an existing Windows network, without changing the address space to the standard one that is used by the TLSP system.

Future plans Kerberos support is planned for the Karoshi server and client system, providing single sign on to all services provided by the Karoshi distribution. This will be unfeasible until Samba 4 is released due to the complexities surrounding integration of user resolution and file access across multiple operating systems, such as those that do not support the Active Directory protocols

Conclusion

In conclusion I think that they should be used in schools not only in the UAE but worldwide and we should get rid of all others that we use because they contain viruses and cost a lot of money and because the linux school projects offers a lot more features than all other softwares