From Microsoft Bob to Edubuntu there have been a number of attempts at making computers of various sorts easier and more useful for young people. Another participant in this space is Kiddix, “a complete operating system and software environment for children, built from the ground up with your family’s needs and safety in mind.” Kiddix is built upon Linux, and aims to present things in a very “kid friendly” way.
The Kiddix PC is built from the same hardware as the newly available Shuttle KPC -- a light weight, environmentally green computer. We take advantage of this affordable package to provide your children with a brand new safe computer that is easy on the wallet.
The Kiddix PC is a complete PC computer that can plug into any monitor, mouse, and keyboard -- just like your current computer. Each Kiddix PC comes bundled with the Kiddix Platform, our revolutionary operating system for kids. The Kiddix Platform includes dozens of applications, games, educational programs, and more, all protected by strong parental controls
This demonstration of the Kiddix desktop shows the wealth of applications, games, and educational content inside Kiddix. The applications are not functional here, as Kiddix is a full operating system that is installed directly onto a PC.
System specifications:
Shuttle K45 barebones system
Processor: Intel Celeron 420
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard drive: Western Digital - 80 GB - SATA
Graphics: Intel GMA 950
Audio: Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition
Internet: Marvell 88E8056 Gigabit Ethernet adapter
4 USB ports on rear panel
Printer port on rear panel
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