[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu/OSS desktop for kids

[Percy Langa]

Hey all,

Im in the process of setting up a PC for two kids aged 5 & 7. My aim is 
really simple: get the kids to familiarise themselves with PCs, learn 
(math, eng, geography, biology, etc), play games & watch movies.

Now, my first instinct to install linux :) but Im a bit concerned that 
their school PCs are Windows. Will they be bothered by the differences 
between windows and linux? Should I worry at all?

As a workaround, I think I will carry on with the linux install and 
customise the DE/WM to mimick 'Windows look' as far as possible.

Any thoughts? What setup do you guys have at home for kids?

Cheers,
Percy