[Fsf Education] Re: [Fsf-india] Free Software in education.

Arun M fsf-edu@mm.gnu.org.in
Wed, 8 May 2002 09:33:24 +0530


> We need to have a discussion on the packages to be included. Initially
> I was thinking of having some packages from Debian Jr, but since this
> is targetted at Plus-2 students, I think we need forget about Debian
> Jr, and prepare a list ourselves. May be it should include vi and
> emacs, gcc/gdb/ddd/g++/gcj, perl, python, gtk+-dev, other dev
> libraries, galeon etc. I will try to make a list and post it here.

It is not targeted at +2, but students from 8-10. C, C++ etc not required. 
Basic is required. I think the aim of the project is demystification of 
Computers, not creating programmers. Debian Jr may be a good addition. 
Need to add only some good prorgams, so review by the members would be good.