OpenLab GNU/Linux

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OpenLab GNU/Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution from South Africa, created by OpenLab International. OpenLab is based in Benoni, South Africa. It is a binary compatible derivative of Slackware, but follows a different design philosophy.

The distribution originally focused particularly on the education market, especially thin client systems, but has since evolved to cater for desktop, power and server users alike. OpenLab currently runs in hundreds of schools in Africa [1] and in other schools as well.

[edit] Desktop and Programs

OpenLab's desktop is based on KDE with a custom theme and the Nuvola icon set. The default office suite is OpenOffice.org. Programs on the installable LiveCD currently include Firefox, Kontact, GIMP, KPDF, Scribus, digikam, K3b, Amarok, KDE System Tools, 30 games, and in particular 17 packages from the KDE education project. Further three CDs offer 40 language packs, more Fonts, System and Administration tools and Updates.

[edit] Public Release History:

Releases are named after female Discworld characters.

  • Version 3.0 ("Angua")
  • Version 3.2 ("Susan")
  • Version 3.2.8 ("Eskarina")
  • Version 4.0 ("Perdita")
  • Version 4.Z ("Conina")

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  1. ^ Schoolnet Namibia, Since February, 2000, close to 450 schools have received free hardware, free training on the OpenLab operating system, Schoolnet Namibia, 2005-11-05.
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