Edubuntu 23.04: Educational Ubuntu returns in 2023

Edubuntu 23.04: Educational Ubuntu returns in 2023

Edubuntu 23.04: Educational Ubuntu returns in 2023

Continuing with the discussion of releases that have not yet been echoed in DistroWatch for this month of April 2023, today we will address one related to a old GNU/Linux Distro based on Ubuntu, which will surely make many very happy. Both for its importance for the educational field and for those who could have used it previously many years ago. And this Distribution is none other than, Edubuntu, with the launch of the beta of its future version based on Ubuntu 23.04, that is, "Edubuntu 23.04".

Besides, we weren't going to let this one go under the table. great and expected announcement, and its news, Just like that. Since, since the beginning of the years, we have already been following this great news. And now that it is publicly known, we bring you what is known about it.

Edubuntu with its new logo

But, before starting this post about this great and long-awaited announcement related to the availability of the beta of "Edubuntu 23.04", we recommend that you then explore a previous related post:

Edubuntu with its new logo
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Edubuntu 23.04: A new official member of the Ubuntu family

Edubuntu 23.04: A new official member of the Ubuntu family

News about the current Edubuntu 23.04 beta

According to official announcement that we have known about this new release, some of the informative and technical news most notable are the following:

Informative news

  1. Starting this month, April 2023, Edubuntu officially becomes a revitalized project directly by Ubuntu (Canonical) to continue the honorable mission of the original independent community project.
  2. This revamp includes the use of the GNOME Desktop Environment plus some useful and modern tools designed specifically for educators.
  3. Its design provides a fast, stable, secure, and privacy-conscious option for schools, universities, and other learning institutions.

Technical news

Technical news

  • Release date and end of life: From April 2023 to January 2024.
  • Approximate ISO size: 5.3 GB
  • Supported architectures: 64-bit (x86_64) only.
  • Supported file systems: Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS.
  • Relevant software packages: Bash 5.2.15, GNOME Shell 44.0, GRUB 2.06, GTK 4.10.1, Kernel Linux 6.2.10, Mate Desktop 1.26.1, Openbox 3.6.1, Python 3.11.3, Qt 6.5.0, Systemd 253.3, Wayland 1.22.0 .4.18.1, XFCE Desktop 21.1.8, Xorg Server XNUMX, among many others.
  • Office, multimedia and educational software: Abiword, Atomix, Calibre, Chemtool, Chromium, Dia, Drawing, Endeavor, Firefox, Fritzing, GIMP, Gnumeric, Gobby, Gramps, Inkscape, Kalgebra, Kalzium, Khangman, KGeography, Krita, KWordquiz, LibreCAD, LibreOffice, Light Speed, PDFMod, Rocs, Stellarium, Step, Thunderbird, Tux Paint, Ulcc, VLC, among many others.
  • Download URL: Ubuntu official images.

Y for more information on first ISO testing (beta) of "Edubuntu 23.04" you can explore the following official link from Ubuntu.

Edubuntu was once an official edition of Ubuntu that sought to bring the freedom of the Linux desktop and vast library of open source educational software to the classroom. Nearly a decade later, Edubuntu has been revived by Amy and Erich Eichmeyer. Expanding the Spice Rack (Ubuntu Family) by Aaron Prisk of Ubuntu

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UbuntuEd, a new distribution that reminds us a lot of the discontinued Edubuntu

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Summary

In summary, now with this first ISO of tests (beta) of "Edubuntu 23.04" Now many will be able to start considering, using and enjoying this great GNU/Linux Distribution based on Ubuntu for educational purposes. And not as a standalone linux project, but as part of the official Ubuntu family.

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