[Hidden-tech] Fwd: Computer for kids - how to convert

[Robert Heller]

At Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:08:10 -0400 Aaron E-J <the at otherrealm.org> wrote:

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> Unless this is for only the K-5 grade levels, I would strongly suggest 
> using a full Linux environment (Mint) that the kids will be able to do 
> more than just use the browser.Maybe install visual studio code and 
> music/video editing software (A/V software actually is included in the 
> standard Mint OS) so that the kids can learn that computers are not just 
> for browsing the web and watching videos.Plus, from my understanding of 
> Chrome OS, if the student's internet connection is spotty, there are a 
> lot of things that you can't do with Chrome OS without planning ahead 
> (i.e., downloading things beforehand). Obviously it will take longer to 
> set things up, but if these are donations that the kids will be able to 
> keep and use after the lockdown is over, potentially for many years 
> after, it makes a lot of sense.

Yes, ALL kids above 5th grade really need some exposure to computer
programming. Not necessarily with the idea of becoming professional computer
programmers, but universal "true computer literacy" is a good thing, just as
universal natural language literacy is considered a good thing. By "true
computer literacy" I mean a minimual basic understanding of computer
programming. So yes, I would second the idea of intalling a full Linux
environment (like Mint), complete with some basic tools for programming:
Python, gcc, gcc-c++, Perl, and Emacs. Any standard full Linux install will
already have some of this.

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> Aaron E-J
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> On 2020-04-14 10:14 AM, Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> >
> > Slight update - please don't bother sending me net r&D - I do that myself,
> > and am familiar with CloudReady and other Chromium work
> >
> > I am looking for actual experience, esp about disk wiping sw and 
> > anyone that has actually done an install and tested with Google Classroom.
> >
> > Also Shel suggested:
> >
> >> an online community of K-12 IT professionals.
> >>
> > Anyone know if any of those ?
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >
> >
> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > Subject: 	[Hidden-tech] Computer for kids - how to convert
> > Date: 	Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:27:07 -0400
> > From: 	Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> > Reply-To: 	rich at tnrglobal.com
> > To: 	HT-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> >
> >
> >
> > All,
> > I need some suggestions, I'm being asked to process a batch of Dell 
> > laptops for the local school kids.
> >
> > SO I need to
> >     (1) Wipe the hard drives
> >     (2) install a chromebook (like) environment so they can use 
> > typical virtual school sw.
> >
> > I'd prefer something free or close.
> >
> > I found 'Chromium OS'
> >
> > Any specific suggestions as to which of each you've had experience with.
> > I will collect the suggestions as well as the results and post on HT 
> > web site
> > This is for the Greenfield school kids, if anyone is handling other 
> > areas, please let me know and I'll make a list.
> >
> > (BTW, which has a set of covid-19 health and business (CARES act) details.
> >
> > Thanks - Happy Tails and Stay healthy.
> >
> > -- 
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