Download Foresight Kid's Edition

Foresight Kid's Edition is a Linux distribution for children that features a number of education and entertainment applications, as well as the benefits of the Foresight GNOME Edition: a rolling release schedule that always keeps your desktop up to date; a revolutionary package manager, Conary; a customized GNOME desktop environment and an innovative set of excellent, up to date software applications.

The Foresight Kid's Edition features the following applications:

Education
  • Tuxpaint, an award winning drawing program for children ages 3-12.
  • Tux Typing, and educational typing tutor for children.
  • GCompris, an educational software suit that includes many different activities for children ages 2 to 10.
  • Tux, of Math Command, an education arcade game starring Tux based on the class game "Missile Command".
Entertainment and Games
  • SuperTux, a classic 2D jump 'n run sidescroller with a similar style to the original SuperMario games.
  • SuperTuxKart, a 3D kart racing game featuring numerous tracks, characters and items.
  • Foobilliard, a 3D billiards / pool game.
  • GNU Chess, a chess game.
  • Super Maryo Chronicles, a 2D side scroller game featuring many different stages and levels..
Internet and Media Applications
  • F-Spot Photo Manager
  • Firefox Web Browser
  • Pidgin Instant Messenger
  • Banshee Media Player
  • Totem Movie Player

It is always a good idea to check the integrity of what you download before burning it to a disc. For information on how to check the shasums see the FAQ.

For more information, please read the release notes here.


Downloads

Release Media Torrent SHA1
1.0 DVD link 87d70c59754aff778ddb0a5e4ac20352d350feb1

Featured Software

  • HAL :: Automatic hardware discovery and configuration, a.k.a. "It just works!"
  • Network Manager :: Automatic discovery of wireless networks and management of network connections
  • Pidgin :: All-in-one Internet messaging
  • Banshee :: Music management and playback
  • F-spot :: Personal photo management
  • GNOME Do :: A powerful and speedy remote control for your GNOME Desktop
  • PackageKit :: View the latest version of installed software and update your system