ubuntu/edbuntu searches?

[JKelly]

I am installing fully the ubuntu 24.04. But, with college I want to install some of the software of edbuntu. I feel like an idiot but where can I find all the “apps” for that and the listing of what each app is?

I must be typing something wrong on the ubuntu site as I can not find the information on my own.

Thank you,

Jonica

 

[osprey]

Is this site of use in your quest? It lists lots of edubuntu apps and has a search box to assist.

Edubuntu/AppGuide - Ubuntu Wiki

For a description of what any app does, one can run the following command in a terminal:

apt show <pkg>

The output will consist of details about the package, or app, the name of which is inserted in the above command for <pkg>. If the app or package is in the repositories, the command will provide a description of "what each app is". For example, choosing an app (at random) from the above link shows the following:

$ apt show ktouch
Package: ktouch
Version: 4:22.12.3-1+b1
Priority: optional
Section: kde
Source: ktouch (4:22.12.3-1)
Maintainer: Debian Qt/KDE Maintainers <[email protected]>
Installed-Size: 1,097 kB
Depends: ktouch-data (>= 4:22.12.3-1), libqt5sql5-sqlite (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-org-kde-charts (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-org-kde-kcoreaddons (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-org-kde-kquickcontrolsaddons (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-qtgraphicaleffects (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-controls2 (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-layouts (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-window2 (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick2 (>= 5.11.0~), libc6 (>= 2.34), libkf5completion5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configcore5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configgui5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configwidgets5 (>= 5.94.0), libkf5coreaddons5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5i18n5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5itemviews5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5kcmutils5 (>= 5.90.0), libkf5textwidgets5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5widgetsaddons5 (>= 5.100.0), libkf5xmlgui5 (>= 5.90.0~), libqt5core5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5gui5t64 (>= 5.15.2~) | libqt5gui5-gles (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5qml5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quick5 (>= 5.15.2~) | libqt5quick5-gles (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quickcontrols2-5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quickwidgets5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5sql5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5widgets5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5x11extras5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5xml5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5xmlpatterns5 (>= 5.15.2~), libstdc++6 (>= 4.1.1), libx11-6, libxcb-xkb1, libxcb1
Homepage: https://apps.kde.org/en/ktouch
Tag: field::TODO, game::typing, implemented-in::c++, interface::graphical,
 interface::x11, role::program, suite::kde, uitoolkit::qt,
 use::gameplaying, use::learning, x11::application
Download-Size: 280 kB
APT-Sources: http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian trixie/main amd64 Packages
Description: touch typing tutor for KDE
 KTouch is an aid for learning how to type with speed and accuracy.  It
 provides a sample text to type and indicates which fingers should be used for
 each key.
 .
 A collection of lessons are included for a wide range of different languages
 and keyboard layouts, and typing statistics are used to dynamically adjust the
 level of difficulty.
 .
 This package is part of the KDE education module.

 

[JKelly]

Is this site of use in your quest? It lists lots of edubuntu apps and has a search box to assist.

Edubuntu/AppGuide - Ubuntu Wiki

For a description of what any app does, one can run the following command in a terminal:

apt show <pkg>

The output will consist of details about the package, or app, if it is in the repositories, including a description of "what each app is". For example, choosing an app (at random) from the above link shows the following:

[ben@min ~]$ apt show ktouch
Package: ktouch
Version: 4:22.12.3-1+b1
Priority: optional
Section: kde
Source: ktouch (4:22.12.3-1)
Maintainer: Debian Qt/KDE Maintainers <[email protected]>
Installed-Size: 1,097 kB
Depends: ktouch-data (>= 4:22.12.3-1), libqt5sql5-sqlite (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-org-kde-charts (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-org-kde-kcoreaddons (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-org-kde-kquickcontrolsaddons (>= 5.46.0~), qml-module-qtgraphicaleffects (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-controls2 (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-layouts (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick-window2 (>= 5.11.0~), qml-module-qtquick2 (>= 5.11.0~), libc6 (>= 2.34), libkf5completion5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configcore5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configgui5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5configwidgets5 (>= 5.94.0), libkf5coreaddons5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5i18n5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5itemviews5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5kcmutils5 (>= 5.90.0), libkf5textwidgets5 (>= 5.90.0~), libkf5widgetsaddons5 (>= 5.100.0), libkf5xmlgui5 (>= 5.90.0~), libqt5core5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5gui5t64 (>= 5.15.2~) | libqt5gui5-gles (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5qml5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quick5 (>= 5.15.2~) | libqt5quick5-gles (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quickcontrols2-5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5quickwidgets5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5sql5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5widgets5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5x11extras5 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5xml5t64 (>= 5.15.2~), libqt5xmlpatterns5 (>= 5.15.2~), libstdc++6 (>= 4.1.1), libx11-6, libxcb-xkb1, libxcb1
Homepage: https://apps.kde.org/en/ktouch
Tag: field::TODO, game::typing, implemented-in::c++, interface::graphical,
 interface::x11, role::program, suite::kde, uitoolkit::qt,
 use::gameplaying, use::learning, x11::application
Download-Size: 280 kB
APT-Sources: http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian trixie/main amd64 Packages
Description: touch typing tutor for KDE
 KTouch is an aid for learning how to type with speed and accuracy.  It
 provides a sample text to type and indicates which fingers should be used for
 each key.
 .
 A collection of lessons are included for a wide range of different languages
 and keyboard layouts, and typing statistics are used to dynamically adjust the
 level of difficulty.
 .
 This package is part of the KDE education module.

Thank you! I am still in the stage where I have to check the terminal commands to make sure I understand what I am doing. I did not realize that one little line to show me what it is. writing it down now.

jonica

 

[KGIII]

writing it down now.

Create a .txt file called 'notes.txt' (or whatever) and use that to store things you've learned along the way.

 

[guiverc]

I am installing fully the ubuntu 24.04. But, with college I want to install some of the software of edbuntu. I feel like an idiot but where can I find all the “apps” for that and the listing of what each app is?

I must be typing something wrong on the ubuntu site as I can not find the information on my own.

Thank you,

Jonica

I'll comment here..

Firstly I'd be careful with the https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Edubuntu/AppGuide and WIKI links, as whilst the information on those pages WAS ACCURATE when written, I'll always suggest you look at when it was last updated before assuming the detail is correct. A quick look at the page (bottom right) shows "last edited 2015-10-09" so I'd give it a miss on releases >16.04 (it was edited last for 15.10).

Further, the wiki.ubuntu.com itself can be a warning, as most pages now say https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ at the start of the URL..

I'm aware the Edubuntu project ended, and was then picked up & started again, and the WIKI page relates to the ended project, thus details there may not have been followed by the new team that restarted the project, however even without that detail; the 2015 date should give a warning that the detail maybe outdated.

Myself, I'd probably start with a search

guiverc@d7050-next:~$   apt search edubuntu
edubuntu-artwork/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  edubuntu themes and artwork

edubuntu-desktop/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  educational desktop for Ubuntu

edubuntu-desktop-minimal/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  educational desktop for Ubuntu

edubuntu-docs/oracular,oracular 11.03.3 all
  The Ubuntu Documentation Project - Edubuntu Documentation

edubuntu-firstboot/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  First boot configuration for Raspberry Pi

edubuntu-fonts/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Additional fonts included on a default Edubuntu system

edubuntu-installer/oracular,oracular 0.6 all
  Software Installer and Uninstaller for Edubuntu

edubuntu-live/oracular,oracular 14.04.2build2 all
  Edubuntu live media support

edubuntu-live-settings/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  Configuration for the Edubuntu .iso Image

edubuntu-menu/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  Menu and Application Folders for Edubuntu

edubuntu-wallpapers/oracular,oracular,now 24.10.1 all [installed]
  Wallpapers included in Edubuntu

edubuntu-wallpapers-legacy/oracular,oracular,now 24.10.1 all [installed]
  Wallpapers formerly included in Edubuntu

grub2-themes-edubuntu/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  GRand Unified Bootloader, version 2 (Edubuntu theme)

plymouth-theme-edubuntu/oracular,oracular 24.10.1 all
  Plymouth is an application that runs very early

ubiquity-slideshow-edubuntu/oracular,oracular 199 all
  Ubiquity slideshow for Edubuntu

ubuntu-edu-music/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Music Education Application Bundle

ubuntu-edu-preschool/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Preschool Educational Application Bundle

ubuntu-edu-primary/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Primary Educational Application Bundle

ubuntu-edu-secondary/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Secondary Educational Application Bundle

ubuntu-edu-teaching/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Educational Application Bundle for Teachers

ubuntu-edu-tertiary/oracular 24.10.2 amd64
  Tertiary Educational Application Bundle

ie. I'm using standard package searches...

I'm also aware the grouping of the apps are done by a qualified school teacher, thus if interested in PRIMARY school aged kids; I'd explore the apps found in the ubuntu-edu-primary metapackage.. If interested in the preschool aged kids look in that metapackage etc.. ie. take advantage of the classifications already provided.

For Edubuntu docs; I'd start with the Ubuntu Community Hub, or primary discourse site, namely https://discourse.ubuntu.com/c/flavors/edubuntu/189 , that is if I couldn't find what I wanted from their website ( https://www.edubuntu.org/ )

Be aware that ages of kids for preschool, primary, secondary may differ regionally, so you may still need to do some checks, but at least you have some safety in that a qualified educator did assess the inclusion of packages.