Difference between revisions of "COMP 3000 2011 Report: KnoSciences"
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*'''Obtaining KnoSciences''' - Can be downloaded from the following link: [http://knosciences.tuxfamily.org/doku.php?id=knosciences:download/ download] | *'''Obtaining KnoSciences''' - Can be downloaded from the following link: [http://knosciences.tuxfamily.org/doku.php?id=knosciences:download/ download] | ||
*'''Size'''- The total download size of the file is 694Mb. | *'''Size'''- The total download size of the file is 694Mb. | ||
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== Installation/Startup== | == Installation/Startup== | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 19 October 2011
Background
- Distribution Name - KnoSciences
- Goals- KnoSciences was created to test powerful programs meant for education without the need for installation.
- Contains interactive geometry applications such as:
- Declic
- Edugraphe
- Contains chemistry applications such as:
- Chemtool
- Katomic
- Contains algebra such as:
- Giac/Xcas
- Maxima
- Contains interactive geometry applications such as:
- Target Audience - KnoSciences was created to be used as a learning aid for students who require the use of programs, but who do not have access to writing programs to the hard drive.
- Developers -
- Verhille Arnaud - Developer.
- Nathalie Carrie - Testing, support and software selection.
- Obtaining KnoSciences - Can be downloaded from the following link: download
- Size- The total download size of the file is 694Mb.
- Heritage -
Installation/Startup
Basic Operation
Usage Evaluation
References
- 4 Educational Linux Distributions, Eric Geier, August 2, 2010. LinuxPlanet.
- Wiki article, Verhille Arnaud, September 19, 2011.KnoSciences Wiki